Larios gin: a guide to alcohol
About the Larios brand
Larios Dry gin is a multinational drink: it is made in Spain according to an English recipe at the suggestion of a French entrepreneur.
The brand has won many prestigious awards, including silver at the International Spirit Challenge 2004 and gold at the Gin Challenge 2008. Moreover, "Larios" is included in the list of the best-selling gins in Europe and is one of the most famous in the world. Russian gourmets also love the drink.
A brief history of the brand
The unique product began its journey to the consumer in 1886, when the Frenchman Charles Lamothe and his Spanish partner Fernando Jimenez founded the joint company "Jimenez" in Malaga & Lamothe Company". The company was engaged in the production of brandy, wines, liqueurs and other alcohol.
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, which made the Spanish drink instantly recognizable to fans.
By the 80s, Larios gin became the most popular in Spain, and in the 90s it conquered foreign markets.
The popularity of the brand was boosted by the publication of its own calendar with the participation of fashion and movie stars. Today the brand belongs to BeamSuntory.
Specifics of production
"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%.
Overview of taste and appearance
Larios Dry Gin
The smooth bouquet is dominated by tropical notes with a pronounced citrus and juniper accent, light herbal and floral tones.
Taste: sweet, delicate, fruity, refreshing. Aftertaste: 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, which has passed 5 distillations. Available since 2009.
Main notes: wild juniper, coriander, nutmeg, Angelica root, orange blossom.
Tangible tones of exotic Mediterranean citrus fruits: tangerines, lime, pomelo, grapefruit. Strength: 40%. Drink with tonic.
Larios Rosé (pink)
Soft balanced gin with strawberries. Produced since 2015. Strength: 37,5%. It is recommended to mix with Sprite or Seven Up before serving.
Larios 150 Aniversario (green)
Anniversary edition of increased strength (42%), released to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the company.
It has a rounded flavor 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.
Update: 18.10.2021
Category: Gin