Leopold's Small Batch Gin
Leopold Bros. · Leopold Bros. Distillery
Leopold Bros. takes a distinctly American approach to gin, distilling each botanical separately before blending them together. The result favors harmony over juniper dominance, making it one of the more versatile American gins on the market. Excellent in cocktails, yet composed enough to sip with tonic.
Nose
Bright and floral, with juniper taking a supporting rather than starring role. Coriander seed and fresh orange peel dominate, joined by a thread of lavender and orris root earthiness.
Palate
Delicate and balanced, with a soft citrus entry that gives way to herbaceous juniper and a gentle sweetness reminiscent of chamomile tea. Peppery warmth builds mid-palate alongside angelica root.
Finish
Clean and moderate, with lingering coriander and a faint floral echo.
- Style
- American Dry Gin
- Botanicals
- Juniper, coriander, Valencia oranges, orris root, angelica, cardamom, bergamot
- Base Spirit
- Grain neutral spirit
- Distillation
- Individual botanical distillation in small copper pot stills, then blended
Cocktail Suggestion
Midnight Garden — 2 oz Leopold's Small Batch Gin · 0.75 oz Dolin Blanc vermouth · 0.5 oz St-Germain · 2 dashes lavender bitters · Stir with ice, strain into a coupe, garnish with an orange twist.
Food Pairing
The gin's floral and citrus profile lifts the tangy goat cheese, while its coriander warmth complements the sweet fig jam.
Brothers Todd and Scott Leopold built their Denver distillery on the principle of individual botanical distillation — each ingredient macerated and distilled alone, then blended by hand in small batches.
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