Junipero Smoked Rosemary Gin
Junipero Smoked Rosemary Gin is a 98.6-proof (49.3% ABV) 750mL unfiltered gin from San Francisco — the first new Junipero expression in roughly 30 years beyond the core gin. Distilled by Hotaling & Co. (formerly Anchor Distilling Co.) in small copper pot stills, it builds on Junipero's juniper-forward London Dry-style base of 12+ botanicals and adds a smoky character from lapsang tea and dried rosemary. Released in 2025, it picked up a Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, per Spirited Drinks. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 49.3% (98.6 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: unfiltered gin — lapsang tea + dried rosemary on a juniper-forward base
- Botanicals: 12+ including juniper, coriander, cubeb, lemon/orange peel, cardamom, angelica
- Origin: Hotaling & Co., San Francisco, California
- Awards: Double Gold, San Francisco World Spirits Competition (per Spirited Drinks)
Thirty Years of Patience, One Smoky Bottle
Junipero — America's original craft gin, distilled since 1996 — had never released a second expression in nearly three decades. Smoked Rosemary is the break with tradition: the smokiness comes not from peat or wood but from lapsang tea steeped in the water before distillation, layered with dried rosemary for a savory, almost culinary character. Bottled unfiltered at 98.6 proof, it is bold enough to hold its own in cocktails while staying unmistakably gin. See the Junipero collection and the gin shelf at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Piney juniper and woodsmoke on the nose, with rosemary, citrus peel, and a tea-like tannin underneath. The palate is full and savory — juniper oil, smoked tea, dried herbs, and spice — with the high proof carrying rather than overpowering the botanicals. The finish is long, smoky, and dry with lingering rosemary.
How to Enjoy
A natural for a smoky Negroni or a savory Martini with a rosemary sprig. It also elevates a Gin & Tonic into something brooding — try it with a premium tonic and a grapefruit twist.
Frequently Asked Questions
What gives Junipero Smoked Rosemary Gin its smokiness?
Lapsang tea steeped in the water before distillation plus dried rosemary — no peat, no barrel smoke.
Who makes Junipero Gin?
Hotaling & Co. (formerly Anchor Distilling Co.) in San Francisco, California — Junipero was America's first modern craft gin.
What cocktails work with it?
Smoky Negronis, savory Martinis, and brooding Gin & Tonics — anything where a hint of smoke is welcome.
Smoke, herbs, and juniper — buy Junipero Smoked Rosemary Gin online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.