New Amsterdam Gin
New Amsterdam Gin is a 40% ABV (80 proof), 750mL American gin from E. & J. Gallo in Modesto, California, first released in 2008. Per Distiller and the brand's widely carried description, it is made from a 100% grain spirit in the modern, citrus-led style — flavours of orange, lime and vanilla with a light touch of juniper and a hint of anise — positioned as smooth enough to drink straight. Its name reaches back to New York's original Dutch name, and the Empire State Building shows through the bottle's back label. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: Modern / New Western American gin (citrus-led)
- Base: 100% grain spirit
- Character: Orange, lime and vanilla with light juniper and a hint of anise (brand description)
- Process: Five-times distilled and thrice filtered, per the brand's stated process
- Origin: E. & J. Gallo, Modesto, California (launched 2008)
The Citrus-Forward American Take on Gin
New Amsterdam arrived in 2008 as part of a wave of American gins that turned the volume down on juniper and up on citrus — a deliberate break from the London Dry template, made by the Gallo family in Modesto. Independent tasters of the era describe the same profile the brand promises: candied orange and lemon peel up front, juniper kept subtle, and a smooth, sweet-citrus finish. Find it in our gin range, browse the wider spirits shelf, or visit the New Amsterdam vendor page.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Sweet citrus — orange and lime over a floral softness, per the brand description and independent reviews. Palate: Orange-led and smooth, with vanilla warmth, a hint of anise and juniper in a supporting role. Finish: Clean citrus zest — easy and approachable.
How to Enjoy
The brand positions it as smooth enough to drink straight, and it naturally suits a gin and tonic with an orange slice or a citrus-forward martini. Its gentle juniper makes it a friendly first gin for vodka drinkers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New Amsterdam Gin a London Dry? No — the original bottling is a modern American-style gin: citrus-led with light juniper, at 40% ABV. (The 47% London Dry bottling belongs to the separate Stratusphere line.)
Where is New Amsterdam Gin made? In Modesto, California, by E. & J. Gallo — the brand launched in June 2008.
What does it taste like? Orange, lime and vanilla with a hint of juniper and anise, per the brand — a smooth, citrus-first profile rather than a piney classic gin.
Citrus-first and California-made — order New Amsterdam Gin online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA, for delivery across the US.