Nordés Atlantic Galician Gin
Nordés · Destilería Nordés
Nordés upends London Dry expectations by leading with Galician florals and Atlantic botanicals rather than juniper. Its Albariño grape base spirit lends a vinous roundness that sets it apart. Best explored in a simple gin and tonic with a grapefruit twist to let the terroir sing.
Nose
Floral and aromatic — rose petal and lavender dominate, softened by a round grapefruit citrus note. Juniper is present but secondary, almost herbaceous and waxy rather than resinous.
Palate
Silky and surprisingly textured. Grapefruit and lemon zest provide brightness, while eucalyptus-infused juniper and a subtle violet-like florality create an unmistakably Atlantic-coastal character. A gentle peppery warmth builds through the mid-palate.
Finish
Clean and medium-length, with lingering lavender and a trace of lemon peel that fades into soft herbaceousness.
- Style
- Contemporary / New Western
- Botanicals
- Juniper, eucalyptus, lemon verbena, salvia, laurel, Galician wild mint, gorse flower, samphire, hibiscus, lemon peel, cardamom, ginger
- Base Spirit
- Albariño grape spirit
- Distillation
- Base spirit from Albariño grapes; botanicals macerated and distilled in small copper pot stills
Cocktail Suggestion
Atlantic Spritz — 2 oz Nordés Gin · 1 oz elderflower liqueur · 0.75 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 2 oz chilled tonic water · Build over ice in a wine glass, garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary and a grapefruit wheel.
Food Pairing
Galician-style octopus with paprika and olive oil
Distilled from Albariño grapes in Galicia's fog-draped Rías Baixas coast, Nordés incorporates eleven wild Galician botanicals alongside classic gin aromatics, reflecting the lush, maritime landscape of northwest Spain.
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