Spain’s trendsetting Puerto de Indias brand is the latest to sail into Love Drinks growing portfolio of high-class drinks.
Since the Andalusian brand first started distilling in 2013, Puerto de Indias has been instrumental in turning the gin market on its head after pioneering the launch of the world’s first and now much-copied strawberry gin.
Puerto de Indias was originally created by a happy mistake when two Sevillian brothers decided to macerate locally grown strawberries in alcohol.
Not realising the effects that a Seville summer would have on the fruit and liquid, a lush, strawberry pink gin was born and the flavoured gin revolution began.
Now a market leader in Spain and the second biggest flavoured gin brand in the world (according to IWSR figures), Puerto de Indias is available in 55 countries worldwide.
Based at the Carmona Distillery in Seville, which dates back to 1880 and was built by a disciple of Gustave Eiffel, the artisan distillery has its own natural spring and uses 200-year-old copper stills that were traditionally used to distil aniseed.
Fusing age-old techniques with the latest innovation, the distillery carefully sources and uses the finest locally grown Andalusian fresh strawberries, blackberries, fruits and botanicals.
Using Seville’s famous Torre del Oro as its emblem and drawing on the essence of the south of Spain, just like its founders – Puerto de Indias is unique, brave, charismatic and synonymous with Spanish adventure and creativity.
Samantha Burke, Managing Director of Love Drinks, commented: “It’s a huge honour to be the new importers of a pioneering brand like Puerto de Indias that spearheaded the launch of flavoured gins and has been driving the revolution ever since through its supreme quality, taste-rich range and absolute authenticity. The brand has continued to show a spirit for innovation since its inception so we’re excited to be working with the team to drive further growth and success over the coming years.”
Puerto de Indias’ International Sales Manager, Raul Blanco, said: “Our brand has gone from being a fortuitous accident to a world and market leader in just ten years so we’re incredibly excited about what the next decade will hold. With Love Drinks as our new UK importer, we believe we have the perfect UK partner and people to help us reach our goals.”
Love Drinks will initially be focusing on the current range below but a selection of exciting, new products will be rolling out in 2024.
Puerto de Indias Strawberry – 37.5% ABV
Tasting notes: Fantastically fresh with beautiful aromas of strawberries on the nose, which are prominent on the palate alongside notes of citrus and juniper.
Base spirit: Grain
Packaging: Available in a 70cl bottle in the classic Strawberry Gin format or in an unlimited edition Pride bottle that fights against LGTBI-phobia 356 days a year.
Puerto de Indias Blackberry – 37.5% ABV
Tasting notes: Boisterous blackberries dominate the nose with hints of violet caramel and citrus. On the palate, it is silky smooth and complex with delicious dark fruit notes that balance beautiful bittersweet nuances before a fresh and dry finish.
Base spirit: Grain
Packaging: Available in a 70cl bottle.
Puerto de Indias Black Edition 40% ABV
Tasting notes: Very floral with delicate hints of orange blossom and lemon on the nose, on the palate there is an abundance of citrus with vanilla notes before an intense, complex but smooth finish.
Base spirit: Grain
Packaging: Available in a 70cl bottle.
About Puerto de Indias
Puerto de Indias are the true pioneers of the first fresh strawberry gin to reach the global market and is the leading premium gin brand in the strawberry gin segment in Spain. The brand behind the creation of the pink gin category, it also instigated a flavour revolution and a new way of consuming gin.
Produced in Carmona, Seville in one of the oldest and most traditional distilleries in Andalusia, its name is related with the discovery of America and a period in which Seville became one of the main ports for the exchange of goods between Spain and the New World.
The combination of know-how and innovation, alongside dedication, traditional production, quality fresh ingredients and care in the meticulous distillation process, have allowed the creation of a product range with its own personality.
The first globally successful Spanish gin, Puerto de Indias is now present in more than 50 countries and has won a host of prestigious international awards like the San Francisco World Spirit Competition, the London Spirit Competition and the Bartender Spirits Awards, among others.
About Love Drinks
Love Drinks is an independent import, distribution and marketing company for premium quality spirits, liqueurs and craft beers. Their portfolio represents quality, craft-distilled and family-owned brands that have a rich provenance, heritage and history.
Founded by Kirsty Loveday BEM in 2007, Love Drinks represent Abelha Organic Cachaça, The Bitter Truth Cocktail Range of Bitters and Liqueurs, Conker Distillery, Einstök Icelandic Craft Beers, Goslings Bermuda Rums, Hernö Gins, The Ikigai Collection from BBC Spirits, Ron Matusalem, White Heron Drinks and the Recuerdo and ZIGNUM® Mezcal Brands.
Love Drinks holds the silver accreditation for Investors in People and pioneered Love Well – an initiative to help the health and wellbeing of people working in the hospitality industry. The company was named Drinks Business Drinks Distributor of the Year in 2019.
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