Brand
Nordés
Nordés is a premium Galician gin (Spain), known as Atlantic Galician Gin: it uses an alcohol base derived from Albariño grapes and a selection of botanicals typical of the Atlantic area to achieve a fresh, aromatic and maritime profile.
- Vedra · Galicia · Spain
- Since 2012
- 2 products
The story
The Nordés project was created with the aim of capturing the flavours of Galicia; the gin was developed and launched in 2012. Production has historically been linked to the Vedra area (province of A Coruña). In 2015 the brand and its production activities became part of the Osborne Group, which retained the production centre in Galicia.
Production philosophy
To bottle Galicia's Atlantic identity using local botanicals and a wine-derived alcohol base to enhance freshness, aromatic intensity and a recognisable character distinct from traditional gin profiles.
Territory
Galicia (Spain) — Vedra area, province of A Coruña; inspiration and botanicals come from the Atlantic coast and local ecosystems.
Awards and recognition
Selected in Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 Spirits (mentioned in the brand's official communications).
Production method
The alcohol base starts from a grape distillate (Albariño). Botanicals are macerated individually for different durations and then subjected to a slow, controlled distillation to obtain a balanced and aromatic spirit. Production takes place in Galicia, at facilities linked to the brand.
Distillation
Wine-based (distillate from Albariño grapes); individual maceration of botanicals with varied timings; subsequent slow distillation to preserve aromas.
Characteristics
- Type
- Brand
- City
- Vedra
- Categories
- Atlantic Galician gin
- Albariño-based gin
- aromatic marine gin
- Atlantic vermouth
- vodka (Nordés line)
- Raw materials
- Albariño grapes (alcohol base)
- local botanicals and herbs (e.g. salicornia, eucalyptus, sage, laurel, verbena, mint)
- potatoes (for vodka versions reported in sources)
- Representative products
- Gin Nordes 70cl
- Gin Nordes 100cl
- Nordés Atlantic Galician Gin
What makes it distinctive
- Alcohol base derived from Albariño grapes (wine-based approach).
- Separate maceration of individual botanicals and slow distillation.
- Brand present in numerous international markets (over 50 countries according to the producer).
- Ownership/commercial management: Osborne Group; production retained in Galicia (Vedra).