Gin was imported by the English during their occupation of Menorca between 1708 and 1802. It is one of the oldest gins in the Mediterranean.
Handcrafted production
This beloved traditional drink is still made exactly as it was in the past.
At the Gin Xoriguer distillery in Mahón, it is made in a completely natural and organic way, in copper stills that are over 250 years old.
It is then filtered in American oak barrels, where it rests and acquires its characteristic flavour and aromas.
That is why this gin has a recognised geographical indication, “Gin de Mahón”, and is exported to countless countries.
The ‘pomada’ or ‘gin and lemonade’
This gin has a strong juniper flavour. Combined with lemonade, it is used to make the traditional ‘pomada’ or ‘gin amb llimonada’, which is the typical drink consumed during Menorca’s patron saint festivities.
It is advisable to mix gin with a good homemade lemonade, although most bars serve it with lemon soda, usually with the typical soda made in Menorca by ‘Cas Xifoner’.
Visit to the distillery
We recommend visiting the Gin Xoriguer distillery in the port of Mahón, where you can see how it is made and enjoy a tasting. They also have a wide range of traditional and artisan liqueurs, such as herbal liqueur, palo, bloody Island (figs) and, of course, the traditional pomada.
How to get there
Address: Moll de Ponent, 91, Mahón
The sale of alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of 18 is not permitted. We advise you to drink responsibly and in moderation.
