Waterloo No 9 Gin
47% ABV (94 proof) | 750mL | Vapor-infused, 9 botanicals | Texas — Waterloo No 9 is the flagship gin of Treaty Oak Distilling in Dripping Springs, Texas: nine botanicals — juniper, lavender, grapefruit, pecan, orris root, coriander, anise, ginger, and licorice root — vapor-infused (suspended in the vapor path, not steeped) and cut with limestone-filtered Texas spring water, with Texas-harvested pecans, lavender, and grapefruit zest. Wine Enthusiast, 94 points "Superb," Best Buy 2026; VinePair, 92. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Fresh lavender aroma leads, then bright grapefruit zest, crisp assertive juniper, and an earthy pecan nuttiness, with a warm ginger tingle and anise/licorice through the mid-palate, closing on a sweet praline-like finish. Among American craft gins, No 9 is the award-winner — a Texas terroir gin that converts juniper skeptics. The classic serve is a G&T; it also makes a standout martini.
Tasting notes
Nose: fresh lavender, bright grapefruit. Palate: crisp juniper, earthy pecan, warm ginger, anise/licorice, dried oregano, lime peel. Finish: sweet, praline-like. (Per brand/retailer notes.)
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 47% ABV (94 proof) — 750mL
- Vapor-infused 9 botanicals: juniper, lavender, grapefruit, pecan, orris, coriander, anise, ginger, licorice
- Texas-harvested botanicals; limestone-filtered Texas spring water
- Treaty Oak Distilling, Dripping Springs, TX — WE 94 "Superb" Best Buy 2026, VinePair 92
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
A proper G&T with premium tonic and grapefruit; excellent in a dry martini.
Frequently asked questions
What does "vapor-infused" mean?
The botanicals sit in the vapor path during distillation rather than steeping in the spirit — a gentler extraction that keeps flavors bright.
What are the 9 botanicals?
Juniper, lavender, grapefruit, pecan, orris root, coriander, anise, ginger, and licorice root.
What awards has it won?
Wine Enthusiast 94 points "Superb" + Best Buy (2026) and VinePair 92 points.
Where is it made?
Treaty Oak Distilling, Dripping Springs, Texas.