Producer
Crespo
Crespo is a gin brand originating from the Andes of Ecuador, known for a line based on a London Dry style produced with water sourced from the El Cajas protected area and a selection of aromatic botanicals.
- Uzhupud (Paute) · Azuay · Ecuador
- 1 product
Crespo
Meet the producer
The story
The recipe associated with the Crespo name comes from the Crespo family (documented origins in Uzhupud, Azuay province) and commercial production started in the 2010s: the modern company history describes the recovery of the family formula and the commercial launch of the gin beginning in 2016, followed by expansion into European and US markets.
Production philosophy
Focus on small-batch production with attention to the origin of the water (Andes) and the selection of botanicals; the approach emphasizes artisanal care and quality control to position the product as a premium Ecuadorian-origin gin.
Territory
Ecuador (Andes) — origins and the formula linked to Uzhupud (Paute, Azuay province); commercial production/bottling and company activities refer to facilities/locations connected to Guayas province (Durán/Guayaquil) for the industrial and commercial phases.
Awards and recognition
International recognitions in various competitions (including medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, European contests such as Stuttgart International Spirits and, according to press reports, awards at the Miami Global Spirit Awards with a platinum medal and Best Gin / Best in Show prizes).
Production method
Follows the London Dry method: botanicals are macerated and subsequently distilled; commercial descriptions indicate multiple distillations and small-batch production with manual bottling and labeling for some expressions.
Distillation
London Dry technique: maceration of botanicals in neutral alcohol followed by distillation; public descriptions indicate multiple distillations and the use of small batches.
Ageing
For the 'Crespo Legacy' expression an aging in barrels is indicated (barrel-aged gin); the other expressions are unaged.
Characteristics
- Type
- Producer
- City
- Uzhupud (Paute)
- Categories
- gin
- London Dry gin
- barrel-aged gin
- spirits export (Ecuador)
- Raw materials
- juniper berries
- citrus peels (lemon, orange)
- coriander
- dill
- cardamom
- licorice
- cinnamon
- angelica root
- orris (orris/orris root)
- neutral alcohol (extra neutral) and spring water from the Andes
- Representative products
- Gin London 70cl - Crespo
- Luna Rosa 70cl - Crespo
- Crespo Legacy (barrel aged) 70cl
What makes it distinctive
- London Dry gin of Ecuadorian origin, commercial ABV around 45%
- Use of water sourced from the El Cajas protected area (Andes)
- Range includes classic version, a 'pink' version (Luna Rosa), and a barrel-aged version (Legacy)
- Presence on European markets and exports to the United States