Bottle Shop of Spring Lake
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DISCOVER THE TALK OF THE SPIRITS WORLD
GIN MARE OF SPAIN :: TASTE THE MEDITERRANEAN

We tasted and positively loved this premium craft gin from Spain. Made in the small fishing town of Vilanova, just outside of Barcelona, Gin Mare exudes the Mediterranean spirit of life with Mediterranean flavors and cocktails. Infused with botanicals including rosemary, thyme and basil, as well as local arbequina olives, oranges from Seville and Valencia, and lemons from Lleida, Gin Mare is clean yet savory, balanced and simply delicious! Distilled in a pot still which 'lives' in a chapel which was once a monks' retreat, this unique gin is handmade with a view of a beautiful fresco. The Giro Ribot family who owns the brand has been in the wine and spirits business since 1835, and spent many years collaborating to create a singular, original product.

We welcome Josh Beer, for his first VIP Bottle Shop Event. Josh is the Spirits Imports Manager for St Killian Importing, and is extremely knowledgeable about craft spirits, as well as fine wine and craft beer. Josh will mixing up mini-Gin & Tonic's for this event with high quality tonic and teaching all of us how to make the best Gin cocktails!

In the past few weeks, we have been recommending Gin Mare to folks who enjoy Hendricks and Uncle Val's to rave reviews. Gin Mare has herbaceous aromas, with juniper and thyme dominating, and hints of olives. To taste, more juniper with a burst of basil, rosemary and thyme emerge as well as coriander. The combination feels savory and different to other gins on the shelf, marking Gin Mare as both authentic and original. It simply makes an amazing Gin Martini or Gin and Tonic with good tonic and fresh lime.  We hope to see you and share one with you on July 1.   Cheers! the Murray family