Choosing a premium gin is no easy task, especially since there are increasingly more and better gin brands appearing on the market. But have you ever asked yourself why some gins seem more sophisticated while others struggle to evoke any sort of pleasure on the palate? The answer is simple: the quality of the final […]
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Discover the history of cocktails and their origin
There are a great many cocktails to choose from and while we may know how we like them or which is our favourite, do we really know what a cocktail is or how they originated? In this post, we will tell you all about what lies behind this marvellous beverage that is so popular with […]
Become your friends’ favourite bartender this year with these signature cocktails.
We’re now firmly in 2021, having left behind a year and Christmas which were unusual to say the least. Did you make New Year’s resolutions? Did you decide you’re going to do more exercise? Or perhaps eat healthier food? At Nordés, we challenge you to begin this much-awaited new year by becoming your friends’ favourite […]
How gin is made
Gin is a distilled alcoholic drink whose base spirit is normally ethanol of agricultural origin, derived from grains, sugar beet, etc. The distillation process for gin takes place in stills. These are traditionally made from copper, although nowadays we also see stainless steel ones. Here, the alcohol is boiled to become vapour, along with essences […]
Home-made cocktails to enjoy and make at home
For those days when you feel like staying in, we’ve put together two simple and easy-to-make recipes to help you perfect your cocktail-making skills. These are two creations to slowly savour whilst enjoying the moment, whether as an aperitif or digestif. La Rosa de los Vientos This cocktail takes us to the New York of […]
Five tools you need to make the perfect gin & tonic at home
There’s someone in every family and group of friends who takes care of making the post-meal gin & tonics, and who has earned the title of “expert barman.” If you want to enjoy this task too, here’s the gin & tonic kit that you absolutely must have in your home to make the best cocktails […]
There’s a perfect Nordés for you
Nordés Atlantic Galician Gin stands out for its fruity, fresh and smooth character, which makes this premium gin the perfect ingredient for preparing surprising cocktails, like the ones we’re suggesting. To help you try out new things and pleasantly surprise your friends with new cocktails, we’ve prepared this test. Answer these questions and we’ll recommend […]
It’s springtime at Nordés
Only one week into spring and the good weather is already here. The trees are blooming and with it, the plans that coax us outside to enjoy nature (as long as you’re not an allergy sufferer). It’s time to breathe in fresh air and get carried away by the Nordés wind and the good weather […]
How to put your Nordés bottle to good use
We know that many of you, in addition to loving this gin from Galicia, also love the bottle it comes in. And that’s because everyone is drawn to its design, inspired by the ceramics of Sargadelos. This must be why more and more people collect the bottles, and even go so far as to give […]
Seven tips for navigating a date with someone from Galicia
You haven’t had the date yet and you’re imagining yourself strolling under the stone arches in the Playa de las Catedrales, sitting on the prettiest bench in the world and enjoying the finest Galician cuisine. To make all these fantasies come true, here are some tips to make your Galician date a resounding […]