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About the Larios brand
Gin “Larios Dry” is a multinational drink: it is made in Spain according to an English recipe at the suggestion of a French entrepreneur.
The brand has a lot of prestigious awards, including: silver “International Spirit Challenge 2004” and gold “Gin Challenge 2008”. Moreover, “Larios” is on the list of the best-selling gins in Europe and is one of the most famous in the world. The drink is also loved by Russian gourmets.
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Brief history of the brand
The unique product began its journey to the consumer in 1886, when the Frenchman Charles Lamothe and his Spaniard partner Fernando Jimenez founded the Jimenez & Lamothe Company in Malaga. The company was engaged in the manufacture of brandy, wines, liqueurs and other spirits.
In 1916, the company was sold to the Marquis de Larios, who began to use his surname as the name for the company and the gin produced. This is how the Larios Dry Gin brand was born, which later became famous all over the world.
The new owner paid special attention to the authentic design of the bottles, by which the Spanish drink began to be instantly recognized by fans.
By the 80s, Larios gin became the best-selling gin in Spain, and in the 90s conquered foreign markets.
The growth of popularity was facilitated by the publication of its own calendar with the participation of fashion and film stars. Today the brand is owned by BeamSuntory.
Manufacturing specifics
“Larios” belongs to the category of London dry gins.
The classic version is produced by double distillation in copper stills.
Grain is used as the main raw material, and the composition also includes: juniper berries, lemon, bitter orange, coriander, almonds, cinnamon.
The result is a light, elegant, crystal clear drink with a low sugar content (no more than 0,1 g/l) and a strength of about 37,5%.
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Review of taste and types
Larios Dry Gin
The smooth bouquet is dominated by tropical notes with a pronounced citrus-juniper accent, light grassy-floral tones.
Taste: sweet, delicate, fruity, refreshing. Finish: balanced, spicy, dry, short.
The drink is ideal for creating cocktails, goes well with cola and tonic.
Larios 12 (blue)
A silky drink made from 12 herbal ingredients and 5 distillations. Produced since 2009.
Top notes: wild juniper, coriander, nutmeg, angelica root, orange blossom.
Perceptible tones of exotic Mediterranean citrus fruits: tangerines, lime, pomelo, grapefruit. Fortress: 40%. Drink with tonic.
Larios Rose (pink)
Soft balanced gin with strawberries. Produced since 2015. Fortress: 37,5%. It is recommended to mix with “Sprite” or “Seven Up” before serving.
Larios 150 Aniversario (green)
Anniversary issue of increased strength (42%), released for the 150th anniversary of the company.
It has a rounded taste with pronounced juniper tones, a fresh finish, light citrus notes, delicate hints of coriander, Angelica root and nutmeg.
Served with tonic, a drop of bitters and citrus zest.
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Relevance: 18.10.2021
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