The story of Nordés gin began with the meeting of three friends, eating octopus in a restaurant. A renowned sommelier, who had won the Nariz de Oro award in 2004 (a prestigious Spanish wine competition), a Galician wine entrepreneur, and a skilful master distiller, all started dreaming about the idea of producing a true Galician gin, using the best ingredients from their land, that would be different from all other gin brands. And so, after many trials, they found the perfect formula to capture the best essence of Galicia, giving rise to what nowadays is the Nordés recipe.
The characteristic Nordés white bottle was inspired by the traditional ceramics of Sargadelos, produced in Galicia by artisans. These ceramics are distinctive because of the singularity of their designs and the use of white and blue colours.
Furthermore, on the bottle we can spot several elements, like the world map that highlights the Galician origin of Nordés and the compass, an evocative icon that speaks about the Atlantic character and the link with the wind of our premium gin.
Since the beginning, the creators of Nordés thought about a recipe made with natural ingredients from this area. That’s what makes the composition of Nordés gin unique. The first difference is the alcoholic base, produced by using a portion of the Galician albariño grape, the soul of the product, from which our spirits wine distillate is obtained. This wine distillate stands out, without a doubt, for its subtle notes and white fruit aromas it imparts to the product.
Nordés is the first gin with galician origins, born as a tribute to its land, and that in few years became the revolutionary gin that sublimes everything known. Its character, flavour and aromas transport us to the freshness and the simplicity of its land. A herbal aroma, fresh, with hints of white fruits, soft and balanced, a gin with a unique flavour.
Our gin draws its name from the Nordés wind which brings freshness from the Atlantic Ocean, letting the Galicians know about the arrival of good weather and good vibes.
A philosophy, initiated from the very start, that demonstrates its ambition to become an exceptional gin, designed for the enjoyment of life’s little pleasures and sharing good moments in the best company.
Next, the Nordés distillate is completed with the maceration of 11 botanicals, among which 6 wild Galician ones stand out most: sage, laurel, verbena herb, eucalyptus, peppermint, and a type of seaweed called glasswort, which give it its signature balsamic aroma. It also incorporates 5 botanicals from overseas: juniper, ginger, cardamom, hibiscus flower, and black tea, which contribute subtle secondary notes that balance the final product.
An elaboration process that takes place ‘amodiño’, slowly and at a deliberate pace, to achieve an aromatic gin, with delicate touches of white fruit in harmony with balsamic notes. A perfect balance of fresh aromas, suggestive in the palate, that reveals a friendly product that is different from other fruity gins. How is Nordés gin made is all about its land. A Galician gin produced with care from its origin, with the best natural ingredients.