New Deal Portland Dry Gin 33
New Deal Portland Dry Gin 33 is a 92-proof (46% ABV) dry gin distilled in Portland, Oregon, in a 750mL bottle — and its botanical recipe is radically simple: juniper berries, and only juniper berries. Made by New Deal Distillery, one of the Pacific Northwest's original craft distilleries, it's a flagship London Dry-style gin ranked among America's best small-batch gins by Men's Journal. Order it online from Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 46% (92 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: London Dry-style gin distilled from juniper berries only
- Origin: Portland, Oregon, USA
- Base & method: Oregon wheat spirit, handmade copper botanical trays, local water
Juniper, and Nothing Else
Where most craft gins pile on a dozen botanicals, New Deal Distillery went the opposite direction with Gin 33: handmade copper botanical trays in the still capture the bright, crisp character of organic juniper berries without muddying them in a crowd of competing ingredients. The base is locally grown Oregon wheat, finished with local water, and the result is the distillery's flagship expression — a study in elegant restraint. Men's Journal ranked it fourth among the ten best American small-batch gins, noting its citrus, mineral, and grassy notes "come out of nowhere" from a spirit made entirely from juniper; the Beverage Testing Institute rated it Exceptional (90 points), calling it a clean, nouveau-styled gin.
Tasting Notes
Juniper-forward and proud of it: pine bough and resin lead on the nose, with creamy lemon and honey notes underneath and the citrusy, limonene character of freshly cracked juniper berries. The body is silky with a clean, dry profile — sage, mint leaf, grass, and mineral notes with a racy pepper and lemon-honey-tea finish. A distinctly modern gin that stays smooth and distinctive enough to sip neat while keeping its juniper personality fully present in cocktails.
How to Enjoy
Gin 33 performs across the full spectrum of classic gin cocktails without ego or interference — a crisp martini, a Gimlet, or a Negroni all let the juniper do the talking. Try the distillery's batch-prep freezer martini: mix ahead, stash in the freezer, and pour a near-perfect martini minutes later. Stock your bar alongside other dry standouts in the gin collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does New Deal Portland Dry Gin 33 taste like?Entirely like juniper — pine bough and resin up front, with citrus, mineral, and grassy notes emerging underneath, all in a silky, clean, dry style. No other botanicals compete with the berry.
What is the proof of New Deal Portland Dry Gin 33?It is bottled at 92 proof (46% ABV).
Why is it called Gin 33?The distillery's flagship expression is distilled using handmade copper botanical trays — the "33" is the product's line designation in New Deal's lineup of gins.
Order New Deal Portland Dry Gin 33 online at Del Mesa Liquor — a juniper purist's gin, shipped from San Diego straight to your door.