It is not until the second moment that flavors of grape and wild berries develop in the mouth - a quality I appreciate most in Nordés. In the event that the products become spoiled and unfit for consumption as a result of leaving the parcel outside at your request neither we, nor APC shall have any liability to you for any loss as a result. A pixelated world map with Galicia highlighted, makes for a simple but unique concept, placing further focus on the provenance of their gin. With two of the founders being an award-winning sommelier and a wine entrepreneur, it’s perhaps not too surprising they chose to create a spirit derived from grapes, with Galician albariño grapes used to create its wine distillate. Also sign me up for newsletters so I can get special offers, recommendations, and expert advice to my inbox!

a) leave you a notification of their unsuccessful attempt to deliver and details of how you can contact them to receive your parcel. The characteristic Nordés white bottle was inspired by the traditional ceramics of Sargadelos, produced in Galicia by artisans.Prior to distillation, each botanical is macerated individually, ranging from a few hours to a rather unusual one month. This product is hand packed onsite by Bottled and Boxed, and is not affiliated with any other brand. On its own, it’s delicious served up over ice and gently sipped, but if you’re insistent on mixing, it’s lovely with tonic, blended up in to a variety of summery cocktails, and even served up with a fresh edible flower in the chicest of martinis. It was an excellent gin when served that way, and it’s still an excellent gin in a regular gin and tonic.

The _ga cookie, installed by Google Analytics, calculates visitor, session and campaign data and also keeps track of site usage for the site's analytics report. And in fact it was - so much so that for those looking for a less sweet version of this drink, could easily dial back on the Luxardo and rely on the Nordes to even up some of that flavor. One of its secrets lies in the albariño grape, which is used for its base spirit, something which gives it a smooth aroma with notes of fruit and white flowers. Nordés is the product of a discussion over a meal with three friends – a sommelier, a wine entrepreneur and a master distiller – who wanted to create a spirit that was true to the Galician region.I was introduced to this gin in Spain as part of a gin tonica, which is a very Spanish take on the gin and tonic - with fruit, both dried and fresh, herbs, and more added. It’s made from Albarino grape spirits, rather than the more common grain spirit, and a whole slew of botanicals and herbs that includes, liquorice, eucalyptus, lemon peels, hibiscus, juniper, and more. That drink which already has the flavor of the dark fruit of the maraschino cherry, seemed the perfect vehicle for Nordes. We have tried all our wines before choosing to represent them, so you are never getting something we wouldn't love ourselves! Made in Galicia in Spain, this gin is created from an Albarino grape based spirit , rather than your more commonly used grain based spirits.

And the blue and white bottle which is rather striking, is designed to mimic the traditional porcelain products made in Galicia. The Liberator Wines We’ve had the great pleasure of knowing Richard for many years now – not just from a shared passion of South African wine, but also out of mutual respect. Throughout this fruitful period, he established a healthy rapport with the great and the good of the local wine scene, affording him access to their distinguished cellars. It makes some rocking gin and tonics, or better yet gin tonicas, and some classic cocktails, but it’s not a gin that will be a workhorse in terms of what you can successfully pair it with. These are sage, laurel, verbena herb, eucalyptus and peppermint, glasswort, juniper, ginger, cardamom, hibiscus flower and black tea.To create that Galacian spirit they needed Galician flavors to do that they started with something they most understood. Overall, Nordes Atlantic Galician Gin is more like an exotic liqueur than a straight-up gin, but with so many varieties of the usual stuff out there, it’s nice to take an exotic departure. With tonic, the journey is lengthened a little but the flavours aren’t much different from when tasted neat. It is an exceptional gin that, thanks to its aromatic recipe, allows you to enjoy a breath of fresh air with each glass.

Launched in 2012, the gin takes its name from the Nordés wind which meets the Galician coast, described by the brand as “the wind that brings good weather. Made using pomace from Albarino grapes, the botanicals include juniper, ginger, hibiscus and liquorice, resulting in a unique and intriguing gin. Nordés Atlantic Galician Gin is a rather intriguing Spanish gin made with an Albariño-grape-based spirit, rather than your more commonly seen grain-based spirit, along with 11 botanicals, including 6 local ones from Galicia such as eucalyptus, lemon verbena and samphire, which gives the gin a complex maritime quality. Made in Galicia in Spain and using their roots and heritage in every way possible, from botanicals to design, Nordes Gin is a prime example of an extremely modern, elegant and thoroughly Spanish gin!The result is a well-balanced flavour which puts it firmly amongst the very best premium gins around, and makes it the perfect treat for enjoying in good company. It features a world map, compass rose and all, with a red arrow coming in from the north Atlantic and pointing into Galicia, designed to mimic the route of the Nordes wind. It’s important to highlight that there’s a real freshness to this gin, thanks to its Atlantic Ocean inspiration. The story says they were eating lunch in Galicia, enjoying local specialties and came to the topic of creating a uniquely Galacian spirit.