Dorothy Parker Gin
New York Distilling Company · New York Distilling Company
Named for the famously sharp-witted writer who found clarity through chaos, Dorothy Parker Gin lives up to its namesake with a botanically complex yet beautifully resolved spirit. The interplay of floral, citrus, and spice achieves an equilibrium that feels inevitable rather than forced. An outstanding American gin that rewards attention.
Nose
An inviting bouquet of juniper and citrus peel opens first, followed by elderberry and hibiscus florals that lend a graceful, almost perfumed quality. Underneath, a subtle spice note of cinnamon bark weaves through dried botanicals, grounding the brightness with warmth.
Palate
The entry is clean and precise, with juniper leading confidently alongside fresh lemon zest and coriander seed. A mid-palate bloom of rose petal and orris root adds elegance, while ginger and a whisper of peppery spice create a dynamic, textured mouthfeel that keeps evolving sip after sip.
Finish
Medium-length and refined, the finish resolves into soft floral notes with lingering juniper resin and a final touch of citrus brightness. It's composed and clear—turbulence settled into calm.
- Style
- American Gin
- Botanicals
- Juniper, elderberry, hibiscus, cinnamon bark, dried orange peel, lemon peel, coriander, orris root, ginger
- Base Spirit
- Grain neutral spirit
- Distillation
- Pot-distilled with a traditional botanical basket for vapor infusion of select florals, combined with direct maceration of juniper and citrus botanicals
Cocktail Suggestion
The Algonquin Clarity — 2 oz Dorothy Parker Gin · ¾ oz Dolin Dry Vermouth · ½ oz fresh lemon juice · ¼ oz elderflower liqueur · Shake with ice, double strain into a chilled coupe · Garnish with a lemon twist
Food Pairing
Pan-seared diver scallops served with a grapefruit beurre blanc, shaved fennel, and microgreens. The gin's floral juniper and citrus notes mirror the bright acidity of the sauce, while the scallops' natural sweetness complements the spirit's elderberry and rose undertones.
Born in a Williamsburg distillery founded by a former beer journalist and a spirits industry veteran, Dorothy Parker Gin channels the literary icon's gift for distilling chaos into devastating clarity—a botanical composition that finds eloquent order amid a storm of ingredients.
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