Gin is a spirit with a personality and each great bottle has a story. There are classic and traditional gins and those that introduce something new and exciting into the glass. One of such special creations is the Nordes Atlantic Galician Gin 70cl 40%. It was born in Galicia, Spain and displays the fresh and wild nature of the Atlantic coast.
In this blog we shall see what makes Nordes so special. In the process, we will also consider other premium gins such as Elephant London Dry Gin 75cl 45%, West Winds Gin The Cutlass 70cl 50% and others with their unique characters to be discovered.
Atlantic Influence
The Nordes Atlantic Galician Gin 70cl 40 percent begins with magic of the place. Galicia is a province in the northwest of Spain, which is enclosed by the Atlantic Ocean. Fertile soil, salty sea air, and cool climate make the ideal condition to grow unique botanicals.
The base spirit used to make the gin is distilled using Albariino grapes, which has a soft and fruity base. This is quite the opposite of most gins which are made using neutral grain spirit. The grape base brings some depth, and a hint of sweetness to offset the herb and floral tones of the botanicals. This leads to a fresh, light and elegant gin.
Local Flavor and Local Botanicals
Nordes combines 11 botanicals, most of them found in Galicia. These are lemon verbena, eucalyptus, samphire and bay leaves. All these give a combination of a refreshing profile that is aromatic.
Sipping on Nordes gives you notes of citrus, soft herbs and a floral softness. Not so much heavy juniper, but a flowering coastal garden. This is why it is an excellent option to please people who like lighter and more aromatic gins. It goes particularly well with a gin and tonic, lots of ice and a slice of white grape.
Why It is Different in the World of Gin
Nordes is different in a market that is crowded with London Dry styles. It is made of grapes and Atlantic botanicals, which makes it immediately recognizable. It is a flexible cocktail ingredient, but also a pleasantly mellow drink to enjoy on the rocks.
Collectors and enthusiasts like the fact that it is not attempting to emulate traditional styles of gin. Rather it will revel in its own roots. By doing that, Nordes is not the first and only unique gin with regional character in its recipe, as others, such as Elephant London Dry Gin 50cl 45% and West Winds Gin The Sabre 70cl 40%, also appear in the gin market.
Conservation Spirit of Elephant Gin
As we concentrate on Nordes, it is worth talking about Elephant London Dry Gin 75cl 45%. It is an African-inspired blend that uses such rare botanicals as baobab, buchu, and African wormwood. It is clean, spicy, and slightly spicy making it a great addition to cocktails.
The brand is also involved in the protection of elephants, where all the profits of each bottle go to wildlife charities. Other more intense outs like Elephant Navy Strength Gin 75cl 57% and Elephant Sloe Gin 75cl 35% have a higher intensity or even sweeter and fruity taste and are very fine additions to the gin enthusiast collection.
West Winds: Bold Flavours of Australia
Bold Australian character comes across the other side of the world with West Winds Gin The Cutlass 70cl 50%, and West Winds Gin The Broadside 70cl 58%. The Cutlass has more citrus and savory notes whereas The Broadside is stronger and richer and saltier.
To get something soft, West Winds Gin The Sabre 70cl 40% is aimed at smooth and clean flavor that will fit the lighter cocktails. Such gins as Nordes demonstrate that local materials can define the spirit.
A World of Taste other than Gin
Those who love gin usually love to experiment with other good spirits and a complete set may also contain cognac. Martell VSOP 100cl 40 percent is a smooth well-balanced cognac that has fruit and wood notes with a perfect taste to be sipped or mixed. The iconic Martell Cordon Bleu 100cl 40% is richer, deeper, and more layered which makes it an expensive option when it comes to treating special occasions.
Both are great reminders that, be it gin or cognac, the most excellent spirits have one thing in common: a sense of place and craft.
Conclusion
The Nordes Atlantic Galician Gin 70cl 40 is unique in the way that it narrates the history of where it is. As much as the Albariño grape spirit and the fresh Atlantic botanicals, each taste of the drink is a breath of the coast of Galicia. It is lightweight, aromatic and suited to those who desire something other than the traditional London Dry style.
The new world of discovering special gins such as Elephant London Dry Gin 75cl 45% or West Winds Gin The Cutlass 70cl 50% is the opportunity to experience something new. We believe great spirits are more than what you drink, they are an adventure in a glass, taking you to the places, people who create them.
