Puerto de Indias Black Edition Gin

Puerto de Indias Black Edition Gin comes from the Los Alcores de Carmona distillery in Andalusia, one of Spain's oldest distilleries in continuous operation since 1880. This expression marries traditional London Dry structure with a Mediterranean botanical palette that leans heavily on orange blossom and citrus peel, creating a gin that reads as unmistakably Andalusian. The deep indigo hue comes from a natural infusion technique that also layers in the floral complexity the brand is known for in Seville and beyond. Los Alcores de Carmona sits in the sun-scorched hills outside Seville, where the distillery has been producing spirits for over a century using copper pot stills and grain-neutral spirit redistilled with botanicals in small batches. The Black Edition draws on the region's abundance of bitter orange groves and the tradition of using local citrus in everything from marmalade to liqueurs. The botanicals are vapor-infused rather than macerated, which preserves the volatile floral oils from the orange blossom without extracting astringency. The result is a gin that tastes like walking through a Seville courtyard in April, when the azahar blooms are at their peak and the air smells sweet and green. On the nose, expect orange blossom, lemon zest, and a whisper of vanilla that emerges as the spirit opens in the glass. The palate carries those citrus and floral notes forward with a creamy mouthfeel and enough juniper backbone to anchor the brightness. The finish is smooth, floral, and long, with the orange blossom lingering after the citrus fades. This works beautifully in a gin and tonic with a wheel of orange and a sprig of rosemary, or straight over ice as an aperitif before a meal of grilled seafood or charcuterie. The floral profile also makes it a strong candidate for a Martinez or any cocktail where you want the gin to contribute fragrance without overwhelming other ingredients. Puerto de Indias Black Edition Gin is available now at Off Premise in Lincoln Park for pickup at 1128 W Armitage Ave, local Chicago delivery, or nationwide shipping.