Armonico Gin, Queretaro, Mexico

Armonico Gin, Queretaro, Mexico, is a bold and uniquely expressive dry gin that captures the complexity of Mexico’s terroir in every sip. Crafted in small batches at La Insoportable Cervecería y Destilería in San Juan del Río, this meticulously handcrafted spirit balances tradition with innovation, offering a layered sensory journey from orchard to forest to sea.

Product Details:

• Spirit Type: Gin
• Sub Type: Dry Gin
• Distiller: Andrés Valverde
• Base: 100% sustainably sourced Mexican corn
• Botanicals: 32 total, including juniper, coriander, angelica root, licorice, epazote, marigold, Mexican oregano, lime peel, damiana, night-blooming jasmine, and avocado leaf
• Distillation Method: Copper alembic still; maceration and vapor-infusion
• ABV: 50%
• Batching: Small batch; each bottle is hand-numbered and dated

Sensory Description:

The nose opens with classic gin botanicals, juniper, coriander, and citrus zest, evolving into deeper layers of palo santo, rosemary, and hints of mango skin. The palate is smooth and full, showcasing whole green apple sweetness, earthy avocado leaf, and woody tannins. A finishing flourish of pine resin, jasmine, and subtle saline evokes a breezy coastal forest. The long, dry finish is both silky and persistent, inviting contemplative sipping or confident mixing.

Awards & Accolades:

• Global Wine & Spirit Winner (2016)

Distiller's Background:

Andrés Valverde founded La Insoportable Cervecería y Destilería in Querétaro with a mission to elevate Mexican craft spirits through artistry, sustainability, and dedication to local ingredients. In 2017, he created Armonico Gin as his debut distilled spirit. Drawing on both classic London Dry traditions and endemic Mexican botanicals, Valverde’s approach centers on balance, complexity, and deep respect for nature and culture. The gin is made in a 300-liter copper still and is the embodiment of his philosophy of “harmonizing” innovation with terroir.

Serving Suggestions:

Enjoy Armonico Gin in a dry Martini to experience its full aromatic power, or pair with Fino or Manzanilla sherry for a savory contrast. It also plays beautifully in gin and tonics with herbaceous or fruit-forward garnishes, or alongside cold brew or citrus-forward cocktails for creative pairings. Serve well chilled or over a large cube for sipping.

With its intricate botanical layering and bold Mexican identity, Armonico Gin, Queretaro, Mexico, redefines what a dry gin can be, structured, sensual, and unmistakably original.