The result is a 42% ABV and very aromatic gin in which spicy notes predominate. People in Mallorca start referring to it as "the cinnamon and orange gin", but it is actually made with more ingredients: juniper, of course, is the main ingredient, although its aroma is relegated to the background. We also use coriander seeds, licorice, oranges from our island, nutmeg and some other secret spices that we don't want to reveal. The process of making this gin is carried out according to the London method, which consists of a single distillation with natural ingredients. No flavorings are added to the final product. "Mercant" ("Mercader") is a word generally used in naval terminology, and is also a surname that can be found in some Mallorcan lineages. The name comes from a family of fishermen who came from Portofino (Italy) and settled in the Mallorcan village of Valldemossa. We wanted the image of our bottle to convey the idea of our artisanal and traditional gin production, as well as reflecting this Mediterranean concept.
Mercant gin was the first product we marketed. We were simply looking for something different and tasty that would allow us to differentiate ourselves from the many varieties of gin available in the market. We spent a long time searching for our recipe and finally, after 9 months of hard work, we came up with the first version of Mercant. It was like giving birth.
