Brooklyn Gin

Brooklyn Gin is a craft spirits company based in Brooklyn, New York, specializing in the production of small-batch, handcrafted gin. The brand was founded on the principle that premium gin should be made with fresh, high-quality ingredients and traditional distillation techniques rather than industrial shortcuts. Brooklyn Gin differentiates itself in the competitive craft spirits market through its commitment to using fresh, hand-cut citrus peels — including lemon, lime, orange, and clementine — rather than dried, frozen, or concentrated citrus or artificial flavoring agents. This labor-intensive approach results in a distinctly vibrant and fresh flavor profile that sets it apart from conventional London Dry gins.

The company's production process centers on hand-crushing juniper berries to release their natural sweet and spicy aromatic compounds, avoiding the harsh, piney flavors often associated with pre-dried berries. Botanicals are first steeped to extract their essential oils and flavors before the liquid undergoes small-batch distillation in a Carl copper pot still. The use of copper in the distillation process is integral to the company's quality philosophy, as copper naturally interacts with alcohol to remove bitter compounds, yielding a smoother, more complex spirit. The result is an 80-proof gin that has been recognized by critics and publications, including GQ, as approachable enough to be enjoyed neat — a rare compliment for the category.

Brooklyn Gin has earned multiple industry awards and accolades, and has been praised by spirits reviewers for striking an accessible balance between classic gin profiles and modern sensibility. The brand appeals both to longtime gin enthusiasts and to newer consumers exploring the category, making it a commercially versatile product for on-premise and off-premise retail channels.

In addition to its flagship gin, Brooklyn Gin has expanded into the ready-to-drink (RTD) canned cocktail segment with a line of premium canned gin sodas. These RTD offerings are made with Brooklyn Gin, real fruit juice squeezed from fresh fruit, and strongly carbonated sparkling water — with no added sugar, artificial ingredients, or additives. The canned cocktail line is gluten-free and ranges from 90 to 100 calories per serving. Current SKUs include Brooklyn Gin Lavender Lemon & Soda, Brooklyn Gin Hibiscus Pear & Soda, Brooklyn Gin Lime & Soda, and Brooklyn Gin Cucumber Lime & Soda. Each variant is designed to replicate the quality and experience of a bartender-crafted cocktail in a convenient, portable format.

The company targets premium spirits retailers, cocktail bars, restaurants, and specialty beverage buyers looking for artisanal, ingredient-forward gin products. Its positioning in both the craft spirits and RTD cocktail categories makes it relevant to a broad range of CPG buyers and distributors seeking differentiated, award-winning brands with strong storytelling and clear quality credentials.