Le Tribute Gin

Large balloon glasses, mountains of ice, and a gin that insists on filling the whole glass with aroma - that's how Spain drinks its gin and tonic. Le Tribute was made for exactly that serve, with botanicals chosen to hold their own against the dilution of the ice. This is gin with southern European confidence.

Le Tribute Gin Spain 70 cl 43%

Item no.: 2222786539-1258

In Vilanova, a small fishing village outside Barcelona, the Giró family has distilled spirits since 1835, and Le Tribute is their tribute to the citrus abundance found along the Spanish coast.
Expert's description
Le Tribute Gin is a Spanish gin distilled by MG Destilerias and bottled at 43%.
The distillery was founded in 1835 and is one of the oldest in Spain, still family-run and based in the small fishing village of Vilanova, around 50km from Barcelona.
Ten botanicals go into the recipe, eight of which are citrus fruits: lime, orange peel, kumquat, lemon peel (used twice), mandarin, pink and green grapefruit, and lemongrass, with juniper and cardamom making up the rest.
Each botanical group is distilled separately over seven distillations, after which the master distiller blends them together following the Giró family's original recipe.
Tasting notes
Nose
The nose is intensely citrus-filled with clear grapefruit and mandarin.
Palate
The palate is fresh and citrus-driven with juniper and a light spiced cardamom note.
Finish
The finish is long and citrus-filled.
Specifications
Name: Le Tribute Gin
Country: Spain
Type: Gin
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of grapefruit
Distillery: MG Destilerias
EAN no.: 8411640010243
Flavour profile
Citrus · Fresh · Spiced · Intense
Did you know?
Eight of the ten botanicals in Le Tribute Gin are citrus fruits, making it one of the most citrus-heavy gins on the market.
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67,00

1pcs.
58,25EUR
Le Tribute Miniature Spain Gin 5 cl 43%

Item no.: 2222786539-1258-5cl

Same citrus-rich recipe from the Giró family's distillery in Vilanova, just in a size perfect for tasting before investing in a full-size bottle.
Expert's description
Le Tribute Miniature is a Spanish gin distilled by MG Destilerias and bottled at 43% in a 5cl bottle.
Like the full-size bottle, the miniature is built on ten botanicals, eight of which are citrus fruits: lime, orange peel, kumquat, lemon peel, mandarin, pink and green grapefruit, and lemongrass.
Each botanical group is distilled separately over seven distillations before the master distiller blends them together following the original 1835 recipe.
The small bottle is ideal for getting acquainted with the citrus-heavy style before investing in a full-size bottle.
Tasting notes
Nose
The nose is intensely citrus-filled with clear grapefruit and mandarin.
Palate
The palate is fresh and citrus-driven with juniper and a light spiced cardamom note.
Finish
The finish is long and citrus-filled.
Specifications
Name: Le Tribute Miniature
Country: Spain
Type: Gin
ABV: 43%
Size: 5 CL
Distillery: MG Destilerias
EAN no.: 8411640010953
Flavour profile
Citrus · Fresh · Spiced · Intense
Did you know?
Le Tribute's recipe dates back to 1835 and still uses the same seven-stage distillation process today.
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6,50

1pcs.
5,75EUR

About Le Tribute

Le Tribute Gin is a Spanish gin, made for the characteristic Spanish gin and tonic culture with its large balloon glasses and generous amounts of ice. For the newcomer it's a flavourful introduction to a gin style that differs from classic British London Dry by being more botanically intense; for the gin enthusiast, the interest lies in how the Spanish botanicals are chosen to hold up in a drink where ice and dilution play a much bigger role than in the traditional English G&T.

History & Background

Spanish gin and tonic culture grew into its own tradition through the 2000s, with its own set of serving rules: large balloon glasses, generous ice and often a visual garnish that almost turns the drink into a dish in itself. Le Tribute Gin was developed as part of this wave, with botanicals chosen specifically to match the intensity required by the Spanish style. Together with its sister product Le Tribute Tonic, the gin is today one of the more familiar Spanish names in the international gin boom.

Production & Style

The gin is distilled with juniper as its base, adding citrus fruits and local Spanish herbs for a fresh, Mediterranean profile.

Signature Style

Citrus, Fresh, Aromatic
The flavour is fresh and citrus-forward, with aromatic herbal notes.

Facts

Distillery	Le Tribute distillery, Vilanova i la Geltru, Spain
Producer	Le Tribute
Pronounced	luh TRIB-yoot
Region	Vilanova i la Geltru, Catalonia
Country	Spain
Botanicals	11 citrus botanicals incl. kumquat and lemongrass
Strength	43%
Official website	letribute.com

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Le Tribute Gin

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