L'ESCALA BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Això tan nostre, tan d'aquí: Vermouth, gin and the wild herbs of the Costa Brava
A three‑hour tasting aboard a Boireta Private Tours outing in L'Escala that pairs Gerard Ruiz’s author cocktails and the story of Noray gin with the aromatic herbs of Cap de Creus — a concise guide to what you’ll experience and where to meet.
Això tan nostre, tan d'aquí: Vermouth, gin and the wild herbs of the Costa Brava.
L'hora del Vermut brings together Gerard Ruiz, founder of Cocktail Time and creator of Ginebra Empordanesa Noray, and Hanna of Boireta Private Tours to deliver a bold, locally rooted tasting that traces the character of the Empordà through cocktails, wild coastal herbs and the sea air of the Costa Brava.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Noray: the Gin at the Center
Gerard Ruiz — the architect of Noray, the Empordanese gin — leads guests through the origin story and flavor profile of this regional spirit, framing the tasting with local context.
Author Cocktails that Read the Coastline
A tasting of signature cocktails crafted by Gerard Ruiz that are designed to showcase the wild aromatic herbs of the Cap de Creus and express the Empordanese palate.
Taste of the Costa Brava
The experience ties the flavors on the glass to the landscape: the sea, the scrub and the herbs of Cap de Creus cast as the sensory backdrop for the tasting.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
Over three hours, guests join Gerard Ruiz and Hanna for an intimate, regionally focused tasting that pairs crafted cocktails with an introduction to the wild herbs of Cap de Creus and a narrative about Noray gin, all anchored in the maritime setting of L'Escala.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and who should check ahead.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The experience runs for three hours.
Assemble at Carrer Port de la Clota in L'Escala.
Hosted by Boireta Private Tours with Gerard Ruiz of Cocktail Time.
Follow operator guidance for any recommended items or requirements.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is L'hora del Vermut?
The experience lasts three hours.
Where do we meet for the tour?
The meeting point is Carrer Port de la Clota in L'Escala.
Who leads the tasting?
Gerard Ruiz, founder of Cocktail Time and creator of Noray gin, leads the tasting alongside Hanna of Boireta Private Tours.
What will we taste?
Guests taste Gerard Ruiz’s author cocktails and learn about Noray gin, with emphasis on the aromatic herbs of Cap de Creus.
What area does the tasting highlight?
The experience showcases the Empordanese character and the aromatic plants of Cap de Creus within the Costa Brava context.