Bluecoat American Dry Gin

Product Description

Bluecoat American Dry Gin: The Citrus-Forward Gin That Named a Category

Bluecoat American Dry Gin is made in Philadelphia, and it’s widely credited as the first spirit to carry the “American Dry Gin” name. The idea was to take the London Dry tradition and give it an American twist: certified organic botanicals, American citrus peels, and a softer, rounder juniper. It’s bottled at 47% ABV (94 proof) in a distinctive peacock-blue bottle. The name honors the Bluecoats, the blue-uniformed American revolutionaries.

The gin begins with a corn-based neutral spirit, per retailers, and it’s redistilled five times in a custom-built, hand-hammered copper pot still with botanicals of organic juniper berries, American citrus peels, angelica root, and coriander seed. The result is bright and citrus-forward, with a mellow juniper backbone, which is why bartenders and gin-and-tonic drinkers have reached for it for years.

It has the awards to back it up, including a Gold Medal Best of Class at the 2007 International Wine and Spirits Competition, a Double Gold Medal for Best Gin at the 2009 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and a 92 from Wine Enthusiast.

How Bluecoat Is Made

Philadelphia Distilling makes Bluecoat in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, one of the first craft distilleries in the state since Prohibition. The pot still was built in Scotland by Forsyths of Rothes. The botanicals are 100% certified organic, and the citrus is American. The gin is bottled at 94 proof.

Tasting Notes

Combining the brand’s notes with critics’ and retailers’ descriptions.

Appearance: Clear and transparent.

Nose: Sweet citrus aromatics lead, giving way to soft, earthy juniper.

Palate: Intensely smooth, with orange and citrus, mellow juniper, and earthy coriander seed.

Finish: Bright, long, and dry, with a peppery lift from the strength.

Food Pairings

The citrus and coriander pair well with oysters, ceviche, and smoked salmon. It also goes with grilled shrimp, chicken salads, and soft cheeses, and with herbs like basil and dill.

Serving Suggestions

Bluecoat is built for classic gin cocktails: a Gin and Tonic, a Tom Collins, a Martini, a Gimlet, or a Negroni. The brand recommends an orange peel garnish, and reviewers love it with a very dry tonic. At 94 proof, it holds its character even in tall, iced drinks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What proof is Bluecoat? 94 proof (47% ABV).

What does “American Dry Gin” mean? It’s a style Bluecoat pioneered: lighter on juniper and more citrus-forward than London Dry.

Are the botanicals organic? Yes. The brand says they’re 100% certified organic.

How many times is it distilled? Five times, in a copper pot still.

What’s in it? Juniper berries, American citrus peels, angelica root, and coriander seed.

Where is it made? Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

What mixes best? Tonic, soda, lemon, and lime, and it works in martinis and negronis.

Is it a good gift? Yes. The peacock-blue bottle stands out.

Explore More

Want to explore the Bluecoat line? Shop the Bluecoat collection for the Barrel Finished Gin, or try the Bluecoat Elderflower Gin for a floral twist. Browse our Gin collection for more gins.

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