First Impressions
Condesa is made in Mexico City by Maestra Destiladora Hillhamn Salome. Mexican-sourced botanicals undergo a two-day maceration before distillation, with a separate orange blossom tincture blended in for depth without sweetness. Prickly pear — the iconic cactus fruit of Mexico — provides the star character.
Tasting
Prickly pear, orange blossom, raspberry, juniper, coriander, and lime. Bright red fruit nose. Fruity and floral palate with prickly pear and orange blossom stratosphere. Bright and fresh finish.
The Bottom Line
Condesa earns a 7 — the prickly pear is genuinely Mexican and genuinely distinctive. The separate orange blossom tincture is a smart technique. At £39, Mexico City craft gin with a female Maestra at the helm.
