Spain is in love with gin, and it makes sense that Spanish-produced gin would rise in prominence as part of the “drink local” movement that’s sweeping the globe.

Gin MG (sometimes written as GinMG or GINMG), is produced by Destilerias MG in Barcelona, Spain. While it is flavored with Spanish juniper, little else is revealed about the contents of the London Dry-style gin or its production methods. (The company notes only that an antique still is used to craft it, and that no sugar is added to the final product.)

I’m glad they mention that, because Gin MG has a moderate sweetness to it that sure does seem like a by-product of sugar. On the nose, a powerful and pungent, juniper-driven evergreen note dominates, with a slight lemon peel undertone. On the palate, there’s a rush of cotton candy that is quickly doused by juniper and a stronger lemon component, though here it shows itself more like lemon oil (lemon Pledge, even) than peel or fruit. That feeling is perhaps driven by the overly oily body of this gin, which drives a finish that is rather unctuous and creamy, rather than sharp and biting like a more traditional London Dry.

On the whole, this could work fine in a long drink, but more gin-forward cocktails will be better served by another bottling.

80 proof.

B / $21 / destileriasmg.com

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