Xoriguer Gin, 70 cl

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The method involves a one-stage distillation undertaken in the distillery’s 250-year-old, 700-litre alembic, heated solely by wood from Menorca’s forests. In the past, gin was also rested in wooden barrels before bottling, yet today it’s bottled immediately after distillation. Algarve Holidays | Antalya Holidays | Antigua Holidays | Balearic Islands Holidays | Barbados Holidays | Benidorm Holidays | Bodrum Holidays | Bulgaria Holidays | Canary Islands Holidays | Cancun Holidays | Cape Verde Holidays | Caribbean Holidays | Corfu Holidays | Costa Del Sol Holidays | Crete Holidays | CroatiaHolidays | Cruise Holidays| Cuba Holidays | Cyprus Holidays If you are looking for a floral gin, then find ingredients that are plant and flower based. If you prefer your gin with a bit more fruit, then look for any added fruit infusions. If you’re hunting for the best gin, you’ve landed in the right place. Here at ShortList we have a gang of experts busy taste testing the greatest gins you can buy right now to let you know which gin is right for you, covering taste, value and price.

Find the right glass: As with most spirits, any glass that has a tulip shape works best. This is when the glass is fatter at the bottom and slimmer at the top. These glasses are said to offer the best way for the drink to be tasted - the bulbous bottom gives the gin a chance to swirl around. Mahon, as the capital of the island, offers the best choice when it comes to shopping, as you might expect. From vibrant markets to elegant independent boutiques and souvenir shops, you'll find everything you need in Menorca. If you do it in a standard shot glass, then you are mostly just getting the ethanol fume and that isn’t a good thing. If you want a real blast of juniper with your gin, then look for a London Dry variety. Interestingly - and confusingly - London Dry gin doesn’t have to be made in London, it is a production method that distillers have to abide by. Up until 2015, this was gin made in Plymouth UK (hence the name). Now, there is only one distillery in Plymouth. Plymouth Original Strength is 41.2% and isn’t quite as dry as the London gin variant.

Next take one of your perfectly cut lime wedges and between thumb and forefinger, squeeze into the bottom of the highball glass then drop in the wedge. Have a coffee break: Coffee beans are a great palette cleanser. Take a bunch and break them up in your palm and give them a good sniff before and after a taste test. This will prime your buds for tasting gin and getting the most out of the notes. A simple sip of water will really help with making sure your tongue is ready, too. Gin de Mahon, one of few protected by a geographical indication, exemplifies the varied influences on Menorcan culture Unlike the big resorts of mainland Spain, where you'll find many familiar international brands, Mahon shopping is completely different. You'll notice many of the shops here are small, independent boutiques which sell things you're unlikely to find anywhere else, whether it's Menorca's famous gin, or avarcas sandals. That's just a part of the charm of shopping here, you'll never quite know what you'll bump into next. In support of his theory, Camps mentions that the island’s historical registers record a significant inbound juniper trade, “but with nothing going out… we didn’t have that many people to ever need all that juniper for ourselves,” he says.This is the bit where you can get adventurous. Satisfy all the senses by completing your Xoriguer Mahon gin with the perfect garnish. For something refreshing and citric, you can’t go wrong with a classic lemon twist. To bring warmth and spice to your palette, orange peel, star anise and cinnamon are a delicious option. Alternatively, Menorca gin lends itself well to a delicately floral G&T: add some fresh herbs such as thyme, lemon peel and edible flowers for a botanic flourish. Xoriguer gin is made with local juniper and herbs, so adding some freshly crushed juniper berries will enhance the natural essence of your G&T. Make sure that you vote for your favourite tipple and if your gin of choice isn't in the list, let us know below and we'll try and get it in to sample so we can see how it compares to all of the others. If you are looking for a slightly cheaper tipple (that is still fantastic) then head to our best supermarket gin list, where we've done hundreds of hours of taste testing. If you want pink gin or a gin that's sweeter, then let our best flavoured gin list be your guide. And you will also need a mixer – that's where our best tonic water list comes in. Dalaman Holidays | Dominican Republic Holidays | Dubai Holidays | Egypt Holidays | Goa Holidays | Florida Holidays | France Holidays | Fuerteventura Holidays | Germany Holidays | Gran Canaria Holidays | Greece Holidays | Ibiza Holidays | Italy Holidays | Izmir Holidays Open your chilled bottle of FeverTree tonic water just before you need it so it’s lively then pour 100ml over the ice. Start by rolling your lime on a chopping board with the palm of your hand for 10 strokes. What this does is massage the fruit to get the juices flowing. You’ll be able to get a higher yield of juice from each wedge so it’s good for your wallet.