Distillery

Bodegas Suau

Historic Majorca company (Es Pont d'Inca, Marratxí) engaged in artisanal production of brandy, gin and rum; known for solera-system brandies and the local Maior Gin.
  • Marratxí (Es Pont d'Inca) · Balearic Islands · Spain
  • Since 1851
  • 1 product

Bodegas Suau

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The story
Founded in the 19th century (historical date reported as 1851), Bodegas Suau is a traditional Majorcan company based in a listed historic building at Es Pont d'Inca. The company preserves the memory of its origins linked to Caribbean trade and has evolved while maintaining artisanal processes for producing brandy, gin and rum. The cellars, some historic equipment and a museum are integral parts of the facility and of the guided tours offered to the public.
Production philosophy
Combines local tradition and artisanal production: valorization of Mallorcan ingredients to express territorial character (for example Sóller orange peel, fig leaves, rosemary in Maior Gin) and ageing using traditional methods (solera system for brandies). Promotes artisanal production and island identity.
Territory
Mallorca (Island of Majorca), Balearic Islands — based in Es Pont d'Inca, Marratxí; production and identity are strongly tied to the island's ingredients and microclimate.
Production method
For Maior Gin the company indicates the use of local products (fig leaves, rosemary, Sóller oranges) with maceration of citrus parts in alcohol and repeated distillations in traditional copper stills: the official source describes the procedure carried out several times until the desired composition is obtained; the resulting blend is then finished (for Maior Gin a resting period in wood is reported). For Suau brandies the solera system and long barrel ageing in historic cellars are employed.
Distillation
Maceration of botanicals and peels in alcohol followed by distillation in traditional stills; for Maior Gin the house describes repeated distillations until the desired profile is reached (official source indicates the procedure is carried out multiple times). For brandies the solera system is applied.
Ageing
For the brandies: solera system with ageing in historic caves/cellars. For Maior Gin the official description refers to a resting/finishing period of about 3 months in American oak barrels after distillation (as indicated by the official product sheet).
Characteristics
Type
Distillery
City
Marratxí (Es Pont d'Inca)
Categories
  • Mallorcan gin / Mediterranean gin
  • Solera brandy
  • aged rum
  • artisan spirits producer
  • historic cellar with tours and tastings
Raw materials
  • juniper berries
  • fig leaves
  • rosemary
  • Sóller orange peel
  • lemon peel
  • bitter almond (mandorla amara)
  • coriander
  • licorice root
  • orris root (radice d'iris / orris)
  • neutral grain spirit (base for gin, indicated by commercial sources)
  • wine (for brandy production, solera method)
Casks and ageing vessels
  • American white oak (quercia americana)
Representative products
  • Maior Gin (Gin Maior) 70 cl
  • Suau 15 (Brandy Solera 15 anni)
  • Suau Orange (Brandy con macerazione di arance di Sóller)
  • Ron Jungla (rum)
What makes it distinctive
  • Company with historical roots in Majorca (historical date reported: 1851).
  • Headquarters in a listed historic building at Es Pont d'Inca with cellars and a museum.
  • Artisanal production of solera-system brandy, local gin (Maior Gin) and rum.
  • Maior Gin formulated with island-typical ingredients and a distillation/finishing process described by the company.
  • Offers guided tours and tastings in the cellars.

Products from Bodegas Suau

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