New Deal Gin No. 1
New Deal Gin No. 1 is a 92-proof (46% ABV) craft gin from Portland, Oregon, in a 750mL bottle — a buttery, herbaceous sipping gin that trades juniper-sharpness for roundness. Distilled in New Deal Distillery's custom-designed pot still, which preserves juniper berry oils and tannins in the spirit, it pours with a deep, mellow tone rare in gin. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 46% (92 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: Buttery, herbaceous sipping gin with citrus and cracked black pepper
- Origin: Portland, Oregon, USA
- Distillery: New Deal Distillery — one of the Northwest's original craft distilleries, founded 2004
The Pioneering Spirit of the Northwest
New Deal Distillery has been distilling in Portland's Buckman neighborhood since 2004 with a self-described DIY ethos — local ingredients, small batches, Bull Run water — and Gin No. 1 was crafted in that same pioneering spirit of the Pacific Northwest. The distillery's custom-designed pot still is the key to this gin's character: rather than stripping juniper down to pine-sharp essentials, the still preserves the berry's oils and tannins, leaving distinctive round, herbaceous notes on the palate. The result is a gin built for people who thought they only liked gin in cocktails.
Tasting Notes
Citrus notes arrive first, followed by cracked black pepper and an overall round, deep, dark, and mellow tone. The preserved juniper oils give the palate a buttery, herbaceous quality — less citrus-zing, more depth — and the tannins from the berries add a structured, almost vinous underpinning. It finishes smooth and full, a gin that invites a second neat pour.
How to Enjoy
Sip Gin No. 1 neat or over a single large cube to appreciate its round, mellow character — this is the bottle to convert a "gin is only for G&T" drinker. In cocktails, treat it gently: a wet martini or a white Negroni lets the herbaceous depth show without burying it under tonic's bite. It also makes a thoughtful gift; browse gift sets to pair it with something special.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does New Deal Gin No. 1 taste like?Buttery and herbaceous, with citrus up front, cracked black pepper, and a round, deep, mellow tone — a sipping gin rather than a sharp, cocktail-only gin.
What is the proof of New Deal Gin No. 1?Gin No. 1 is bottled at 92 proof (46% ABV).
What makes Gin No. 1 different from New Deal's Portland Dry Gin 33?They're opposite ends of the distillery's gin lineup: Gin No. 1 is a round, buttery, herbaceous sipping gin from a custom pot still, while Gin 33 is a crisp, juniper-forward London Dry-style gin made only from juniper berries. Both are 92 proof and both reward classic cocktail builds.
Del Mesa Liquor carries both sides of New Deal's gin lineup — browse New Deal spirits and order Gin No. 1 online today.