Drinks & liqueurs
Hierbas de Mallorca: the island's green herbal liqueur
A meal in Mallorca traditionally ends with a glass of ice-cold Hierbas. The aniseed herbal liqueur with the protected I.G.P. label captures the flavours of the island.
The short answer
Hierbas de Mallorca: the island's green herbal liqueur
Hierbas de Mallorca is an aniseed-based herbal liqueur produced under the protected I.G.P. designation and available in three varieties: Dulces (sweet), Mixtas (mixed) and Secas (dry). It is traditionally served ice-cold as a chupito (shot) after a meal. For taking it home to Germany, a guide value of 10 litres of spirits over 22% vol. per person applies within the EU.
What is Hierbas de Mallorca (I.G.P.)? Herbs & aniseed base
Hierbas de Mallorca is an aniseed-based liqueur in which various herbs and plant parts from the island are steeped. The protected I.G.P. designation sets out which ingredients and production methods are permitted for a product to bear this name.
The 3 varieties explained: Dulces (sweet), Mixtas (mixed) & Secas (dry)
The Dulces variety is heavily sweetened and therefore particularly approachable, while Secas is dry and stronger in flavour. The Mixtas variety lies in between in terms of taste and, at a minimum of 25% vol., strikes the balance between sweetness and herbal freshness that many people like best.
Typical herbs: fennel, rosemary, lemon verbena, camomile and others
Traditionally, several herbs and plant parts are used, including fennel, rosemary, lemon verbena and camomile. The exact recipe varies from producer to producer and is often guarded as a family secret.
Well-known brands: Hierbas Túnel, Dos Perellons & homemade family Hierbas
The well-known commercial brands include Hierbas Túnel and Dos Perellons, which are available in many supermarkets and delicatessens on the island. There are also numerous homemade versions, made by families or small bodegas to their own recipes.
How to serve: a chupito on ice after a meal
Hierbas is classically served ice-cold in small glasses (chupito) as a digestif after a meal. This tradition is widespread across the island, and for many locals it is part of rounding off a good meal.
Taking Hierbas on the plane: allowances & hand luggage ban
As a liquid over 22% vol., Hierbas is subject to the 100 ml rule in hand luggage and therefore belongs in your checked suitcase. For private personal use, a guide value of 10 litres of spirits over 22% vol. per person applies within the EU.
Practical tips
- Before buying, try Dulces, Mixtas and Secas to find the sweetness that suits you.
- Pack the bottle well padded in your checked suitcase for the flight home.
- For larger quantities, keep the EU guide quantity of 10 litres for spirits over 22% vol. in mind.
- Try homemade family Hierbas at markets or in small bodegas as an alternative to branded products.
Good to know
Price ranges, opening times and airline rules change. We only give verifiable features and orders of magnitude – check details directly with the provider or your airline before buying or flying.
Product knowledge
The specialities on this topic
Wine & spirits I.G.P. Island-wide
Hierbas de Mallorca
Mallorcan herbal liqueur
Herbal liqueur in the dolces, mesclades and seques styles – the island's digestif.
- Ingredients
- Aniseed distillate, island herbs, sugar (depending on style)
- Diet
- vegan · gluten-free · contains alcohol
- Price range
- standard bottles in the low double-digit range
- Where to buy
- Weekly markets, delicatessens, distillery shops
- Flying
- Liquid over 100 ml: suitcase only, or buy in duty-free after security.
Last checked: August 2026
Wine & spirits I.G.P. Island-wide
Palo de Mallorca
Bitter gentian aperitif
Dark, bittersweet aperitif made from gentian root and cinchona bark – usually served with soda.
- Ingredients
- Gentian root, cinchona bark, caramel, sugar, alcohol
- Diet
- vegan · gluten-free · contains alcohol
- Price range
- standard bottles in the low double-digit range
- Where to buy
- Delicatessens, supermarkets, distillery shops
- Flying
- Like any liqueur: bottle in the suitcase; the 100 ml limit applies in hand luggage.
Last checked: August 2026
Price ranges, opening times and airline rules change. We only give verifiable features and orders of magnitude – check details directly with the provider or your airline before buying or flying.
| Product | Hand luggage | Suitcase | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hierbas de Mallorca | no | yes | Liquid over 100 ml: suitcase only, or buy in duty-free after security. |
| Palo de Mallorca | no | yes | Like any liqueur: bottle in the suitcase; the 100 ml limit applies in hand luggage. |
Frequently asked questions
Which Hierbas is the most popular with locals and holidaymakers?
The Mixtas variety (mixed, min. 25% vol.) strikes the perfect balance between sweetness and herbal freshness.
How much Hierbas can I take back to Germany?
Within the EU, a guide value of 10 litres per person applies to spirits over 22% vol. for private personal use.
Does Hierbas have to be carried in hand luggage or in the suitcase?
As Hierbas is a liquid over 22% vol., it belongs in your checked suitcase because of the 100 ml rule, not in your hand luggage.
More topics
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Palo de Mallorca
Dark, bittersweet and with a hint of caramel: Palo de Mallorca is the aperitif you can order at any bar on the island – and one that is hardly known outside Mallorca.
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Visiting a Hierbas distillery
Aniseed, fennel, rosemary and camomile meet clear spirit in copper stills – visit a Hierbas distillery and you can practically smell the island.
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Taking specialities home
Ensaïmada boxes under your arm, sobrasada in your suitcase and olive oil in your luggage: so that your culinary souvenir shopping does not end at the security check, we explain the official flight and customs rules.
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- Island traditions Background on customs surrounding Hierbas
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