Gin Mare Mediterranean Gin
Gin Mare Mediterranean Gin is the flagship Mediterranean gin — 750mL at 42.7% ABV, distilled in Vilanova i la Geltrú on Spain's Costa Dorada from Arbequina olives, rosemary, thyme and Italian basil — and you can order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 42.7%
- Size: 750mL
- Origin: Vilanova i la Geltrú, Catalonia, Spain (Costa Dorada)
- Producer: Gin Mare — first produced 2010; distilled in a purpose-built 250-liter Florentine copper alembic in the former chapel of the Giro family (Global Premium Brands portfolio)
- Production: eight Mediterranean botanicals, each macerated individually (citrus for a full year) and distilled separately, then blended; principal botanicals: Arbequina olive (Catalonia), rosemary (Greece), thyme (Turkey), Italian basil, plus juniper, coriander, cardamom and citrus
- Awards: Gold, The Gin Masters 2024 and 2026 (The Spirits Business, Ultra-Premium flight)
The Gin That Tastes Like the Mediterranean
Gin Mare has been the Mediterranean gin since 2010 — the bottle built around four botanicals no other flagship gin leads with: Arbequina olive from Catalonia, rosemary from Greece, thyme from Turkey, and sweet basil from Italy. Each of the eight botanicals is macerated on its own (the citrus rests a full year) and distilled separately in a custom 250-liter Florentine copper alembic housed in the Giro family's former chapel, then blended into the final gin. The result is unmistakably savory-herbaceous: herb and berry-fruit on the nose, a palate of olive, thyme, rosemary, juniper, coriander, citrus zest and cardamom, finishing long on thyme, cardamom and rosemary. Serve it cool at 5–10°C — the definitive bottle for a Spanish-style gin and tonic with plenty of ice and a big garnish. Explore more in the gin collection and the house's limited editions at Gin Mare.
Tasting Notes
Herbaceous nose with berry fruits. Palate of Arbequina olive, thyme, rosemary, juniper, coriander, citrus zest and cardamom; long savory finish of thyme, cardamom and rosemary. Transparent and crystalline.
How to Enjoy
Serve cool (5–10°C, not in the freezer). The definitive Spanish-style gin and tonic — lots of ice, a big garnish — or neat for the full savory-herbaceous profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
What botanicals are in Gin Mare?
Arbequina olive, rosemary, thyme and Italian basil lead, with juniper, coriander, cardamom and citrus (Valencia bitter orange, Seville sweet orange, Lleida lemon).
What is the ABV?
42.7% ABV, consistent across all sources.
Where is Gin Mare made?
In Vilanova i la Geltrú, Catalonia, on Spain's Costa Dorada — distilled in a custom Florentine copper alembic in the Giro family's former chapel.
Has it won awards?
Gold at The Gin Masters in both 2024 and 2026 (Ultra-Premium flight).
The Mediterranean in a bottle — order Gin Mare Mediterranean Gin online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
