Gin de Mahon is a style of gin limited to the Spanish island of Menorca. Xoriguer, pronounced sho-ri-gar means windmill which the founder named for his family's windmill. Production of the gin includes a direct-fire copper pot still and juniper which age for 2 years near the harbour. The base of the gin is made from wine using parellada and xarel-lo grapes from the Penedès region known for its cava. Other production details and ingredients remain a closely guarded family secret. Xoriguer Gin de Mahón matures in American oak barrels before bottling.