Puerto de Indias Strawberry Gin 750ML

Puerto de Indias Strawberry Gin 750ML is a Spanish pink gin distilled with fresh strawberries, bottled at 37.5% ABV in a 750ml format. Recognized as the first fresh strawberry gin to reach the market, this Seville-born spirit scored 90 points from Tastings.com in October 2023, confirming its standing as one of the category's benchmark expressions.

Quick Facts: ABV: 37.5%  |  Origin: Seville, Andalusia, Spain  |  Style: Strawberry-Infused Pink Gin  |  Distillery: Los Alcores de Carmona

Production & Heritage

Puerto de Indias is distilled at the Los Alcores de Carmona distillery in Seville, a facility rooted in the historic gin-making traditions of Andalusia. The strawberry expression was born by accident — distillers added mashed fresh strawberries into an experimental batch and discovered a flavor profile worth pursuing. Production begins with a classic gin base featuring juniper, coriander, and a quartet of citrus peels — lemon, lime, orange, and grapefruit — which undergoes five distillations in copper pot stills. Fresh strawberries from the renowned growing region of Huelva are then incorporated during distillation rather than simply infused post-production, a distinction that separates this gin from most competitors in the pink gin space.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Natural strawberry leads immediately, bright and unmistakable, followed by a subtle lift of juniper and fresh citrus peel. There is nothing artificial about the nose — it reads like crushed Huelva berries straight from the field.

Taste: The entry is soft and fruit-forward, with ripe strawberry coating the palate before juniper asserts itself at mid-palate with a peppery, spiced backbone. Light touches of lemon and grapefruit zest emerge toward the peak, balancing the fruit sweetness with clean botanical structure. The five copper distillations contribute a notable smoothness that keeps the spirit from tipping into candy territory.

Finish: Medium in length, finishing fresh and slightly dry with lingering strawberry and a gentle kick of juniper spice. The overall impression is clean and well-integrated, with no cloying sweetness on the close.

How to Drink Puerto de Indias Strawberry

Served chilled and neat, the strawberry character is most vivid, though a single ice cube opens up the citrus botanicals beautifully. This gin also performs exceptionally well in mixed serves. A Strawberry Gin & Tonic — paired with a premium Mediterranean tonic and a fresh strawberry garnish — is the signature serve, letting the fruit-forward profile shine. A Clover Club works naturally here, as the gin's inherent strawberry notes reinforce the cocktail's raspberry syrup base without competing. Try it in a Pink Negroni, substituting for London Dry to add a fruity counterpoint to Campari's bitterness, or in a Strawberry Tom Collins, where the citrus botanicals blend seamlessly with fresh lemon juice and soda.

Best For

• Introducing gin-curious drinkers to the category through an approachable, fruit-forward expression
• Hosting warm-weather gatherings where colorful, refreshing serves are the focus
• Gifting someone who appreciates Spanish spirits and distinctive flavor profiles
• Building a pink gin and tonic bar at home with an authentic, distillery-quality bottle

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Puerto de Indias Strawberry taste like? It leads with ripe, natural strawberry flavor supported by peppery juniper and light citrus notes from lemon, lime, orange, and grapefruit peels. The finish is fresh and smooth rather than overly sweet, thanks to five copper-still distillations.

How does Puerto de Indias Strawberry compare to Gordon's Pink Gin? Puerto de Indias uses actual fresh strawberries during distillation rather than flavoring added post-distillation, resulting in a more pronounced and authentic berry character. Gordon's Pink sits at a similar ABV but leans toward a lighter, more delicate berry note with a stronger juniper backbone.

Is Puerto de Indias Strawberry good for cocktails? Its natural strawberry intensity and balanced citrus base make it an excellent cocktail gin, particularly in serves like the Gin & Tonic, Clover Club, and Tom Collins where fruit-forward flavors are desirable.

Where is Puerto de Indias Strawberry made? It is produced at the Los Alcores de Carmona distillery in Seville, located in the Andalusia region of southern Spain. The strawberries used in production are sourced from Huelva, Spain's premier strawberry-growing province.

What foods pair well with Puerto de Indias Strawberry? Soft goat cheese complements the fruit and spice balance nicely. Grilled prawns with citrus dressing echo the gin's citrus peel botanicals. Fresh strawberry and arugula salad mirrors the berry notes. Marcona almonds provide a toasted contrast to the gin's sweetness. White chocolate desserts pair well, as their creaminess rounds out the juniper spice.

What sizes does Puerto de Indias Strawberry come in? The standard bottle size is 750ml, which is the most widely available format in the U.S. market.

Is Puerto de Indias Strawberry worth the price? It positions as a mid-range premium gin, priced competitively within the flavored gin category while offering a genuine distilled-strawberry production method that many lower-priced pink gins do not match.

Why Puerto de Indias Strawberry?

This was the first gin on the market to incorporate fresh strawberries directly into distillation, a process that remains its defining advantage over flavored pink gins that rely on post-distillation infusion or artificial additives. The five copper-still distillations at Los Alcores de Carmona produce a spirit that balances fruit intensity with genuine botanical complexity, a quality recognized by Tastings.com's 90-point score. Sourcing strawberries from Huelva — a region that produces roughly 97% of Spain's strawberry crop — gives the gin terroir-driven authenticity that is difficult to replicate. For drinkers seeking a pink gin that tastes genuinely of its namesake fruit rather than synthetic flavoring, this Seville-distilled expression remains the category original.