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Artisan gin · Mahón, Menorca

Xoriguer Gin
from Mahón

The oldest gin in Spain, copper-distilled in Mahón since 1812. With its own Geographical Indication and over 200 years of history without changing a single thing.

G.I. Mahón Since 1812 Distilled in Mahón

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The Xoriguer family

One gin, several expressions

Xoriguer is the benchmark, but the distillery produces several expressions for different occasions and palates.

Xoriguer Classic

The original. Copper-pot distilled with wine alcohol and Mediterranean juniper. Clean, botanical and lingering flavour. The benchmark that has been unchanged for over two centuries.

The original

Xoriguer Citrus

A fresher, more citrus-forward expression of Mahon gin. Notes of lemon and orange complementing the juniper. Ideal for those who prefer a lighter, more aromatic profile.

Fresh

Pomada

The traditional Menorcan cocktail: Xoriguer gin with artisan lemonade. The mix drunk at every island fiesta. Simple, refreshing and iconic.

Menorcan cocktail

Special editions

Gift formats, collector bottles and limited editions available in store. Ask us — stock varies by season.

For gifting
Xoriguer Gin — artisan distillery in Mahón, Menorca
The story

Over 200 years distilling the same way

In the 18th century, the British fleet was based at the port of Mahón. The sailors brought with them a taste for gin, and Menorcan distillers learned the craft — but with a local twist: they used wine alcohol instead of grain, and Mediterranean juniper from the island.

The result was a gin unlike any other. In 1812, the Pons family founded the distillery we now know as Xoriguer — named after the windmill that stood on the original estate. Since then, the recipe has not changed: copper pot stills, direct wood fire and the same juniper as always.

In 1997, Mahon Gin was awarded its own Geographical Indication, making it the only Spanish gin with its own G.I. Only gin distilled in Mahón, using wine alcohol and following the traditional process, can be called "Gin de Mahón".

The process

How Mahon gin is made

Four steps that have been carried out the same way since 1812.

01

Wine alcohol

Unlike most gins, Xoriguer is distilled with wine alcohol instead of grain. This gives it a smoother base and a distinct profile from the very start.

02

Mediterranean juniper

The key ingredient. Mediterranean juniper is used, with warmer and more herbaceous notes than Nordic juniper. This is what makes Mahon gin unmistakable.

03

Copper pot stills

Distillation takes place in copper pot stills heated directly over a wood fire. An artisan method that very few distilleries in the world still use today.

04

Unchanged since 1812

The original recipe has not changed in over two centuries. Not the botanical ratios, not the process, not the stills. What you buy today is exactly what the English sailors were drinking.

How to drink it

From the classic to the Pomada

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PomadaXoriguer gin with artisan lemonade. The cocktail of every Menorcan fiesta. Fresh, simple and irresistible.
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Classic gin & tonicWith premium tonic, plenty of ice and a slice of lime. The classic that never fails with Xoriguer.
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With mild Mahón cheeseThe acidity of the gin contrasts beautifully with the creaminess of mild cheese. The perfect Menorcan aperitif.
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With olives and picklesGin neat or on the rocks, alongside local olives. Simple and very Mediterranean.
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Menorcan NegroniXoriguer + vermouth + Campari. Mahon gin gives a Mediterranean twist to the classic Negroni.
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In a gourmet basketCombined with cheese, sobrasada, honey and Menorcan wines. The most authentic gift from the island.
Frequently asked questions

Everything about Mahon gin

If you have more questions, ask us at any of our shops.

In checked luggage, yes — no problem. In the cabin, liquids over 100 ml must be checked in. Xoriguer gin comes in 70 cl and 1 L bottles, so it needs to go in your suitcase. We recommend wrapping it well — ask us in store and we can advise on how to protect it.

Three main things: it is distilled with wine alcohol instead of grain, it uses Mediterranean juniper instead of Nordic, and it is produced in copper pot stills over direct fire. The result is a smoother gin, with warmer and more herbaceous notes than most gins on the market. It is the only Spanish gin with its own Geographical Indication.

The Pomada is the traditional Menorcan cocktail: Xoriguer gin mixed with artisan lemonade, usually in a 1:3 ratio. It is the drink served at every island fiesta and street party. Simple, refreshing and completely Menorcan. If you only try one thing with Mahon gin, make it the Pomada.

The distillery was founded in 1812 by the Pons family in Mahón. The name Xoriguer comes from the windmill that stood on the original estate. More than two centuries later it is still distilling in the same place with the same recipe.

Yes. Alongside the classic 70 cl bottle and the 1 L format, we usually have small-format bottles, special editions and gift presentations, though stock varies by season. Ask us in store and we will find the format that best suits what you need.

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