Dorothy Parker American Gin
New York Distilling Company · New York Distilling Company
Named for the sharp-tongued literary wit, Dorothy Parker gin has the same quality: nothing wasted, everything deliberate. It bridges London dry structure with American botanical creativity, and at this price point, it over-delivers consistently.
Nose
Juniper leads with a resinous, woody quality, immediately trailed by bright grapefruit citrus and elderberry. Cinnamon cassia bark warms the background while a delicate floral rose note weaves through. Complex without being cluttered.
Palate
The entry is dry and juniper-forward, with herbaceous waxiness developing into coriander seed and a musky orris root depth. Citrus peel — lemon and grapefruit — brightens the mid-palate. The texture is clean and slightly oily, carrying flavors efficiently.
Finish
Medium length, drying out with lingering juniper pine and a peppery, spice-tinged close.
- Style
- American Gin
- Botanicals
- Juniper, elderberries, hibiscus, cinnamon cassia, citrus peel, coriander, orris root
- Base Spirit
- neutral grain spirit
- Distillation
- Single-shot pot distillation in a 1,000-liter copper still
Cocktail Suggestion
The Algonquin Martini — 2.5 oz Dorothy Parker Gin · 0.5 oz dry vermouth · 1 dash orange bitters · Stir with ice for 30 seconds, strain into a chilled coupe, garnish with a grapefruit twist.
Food Pairing
Smoked trout rillettes on crostini
Founded in 2011 by Allen Katz and Tom Potter in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York Distilling Company produces Dorothy Parker gin using a traditional one-shot method with a botanical bill that includes elderberries and hibiscus alongside classic London dry botanicals.
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