First Impressions
Destilerías MG can trace their origins as spirit producers back to 1835, making them one of Spain's oldest. Based in Barcelona, they produce Gin MG using an antique still and a recipe dating to 1940. The company is explicit: no sugar is added to the final product. This is a gin that does not pretend to be anything more than a well-made, juniper-forward London Dry at an honest price.
Tasting
Spanish juniper dominates — the company reveals little else about the botanical bill, but the glass tells the story clearly enough. The nose is powerful and pungent: juniper-driven evergreen with a slight lemon peel undertone. On the palate, punchy oily juniper with freshly zested lemon arriving by the truckload. Moderate sweetness provides roundness. The finish is clean and juniper-led with fading lemon zest.
The Bottom Line
Gin MG earns a 6 — a classic, straightforward London Dry from an antique still. No fancy botanicals, no story about moonlight distillation or hand-foraged wildflowers — just a fantastic, easy-drinking gin from a house with nearly 200 years of experience. Best as a mixing gin: reliable in a G&T, solid in a Gin Rickey, dependable in any cocktail that needs juniper and citrus. At £24, genuine value from Barcelona's veteran distillery.
