Leopold’s American Small Batch Gin is a bright, citrus-forward gin from Denver, Colorado, and it is poured at Grappa in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. We love this one for its radiant, sunlit character — a gin that feels tailor-made for a Mediterranean table.

About the Distillery

Leopold Bros was founded by brothers Todd and Scott Leopold, craftsmen devoted to old-fashioned, hands-on distilling. Their signature approach is unusual and painstaking: rather than steeping all the botanicals together, they distill each one separately and then blend the individual distillates by hand. This fractional method lets every ingredient express itself fully, and it gives Leopold’s gin its uncommon clarity and balance.

Botanicals & Style

The recipe is built on just six botanicals, each chosen for purpose: juniper, coriander, orris root, cardamom, and a generous duo of citrus — pummelo and Valencia orange. Because each is distilled on its own, the citrus arrives fresh and luminous rather than candied, the cardamom and coriander bring a savory, baking-spice warmth, and the juniper grounds everything with a gentle earthiness. It is an American gin of softness and brightness rather than sharp, piney intensity.

Tasting Notes

Expect a nose of fresh orange and grapefruit zest lifted by floral juniper. The palate is soft and rounded, with radiant citrus, warm cardamom spice and a clean, earthy juniper base. The finish is bright, gentle and inviting.

What to Pair It With

Its citrus brightness is a natural with the sea, making it lovely beside our Fresh Oysters and our Mediterranean Salad. It also shines alongside the Heirloom Tomatoes & Burrata. Explore the full dine-in menu to round out your evening.

How It’s Served at Grappa

Leopold’s Gin is poured neat, on the rocks, or in a classic cocktail at $12.

FAQ

Where is it from?

It is made by Leopold Bros in Denver, Colorado, as an American small batch gin.

What does it taste like?

It offers radiant orange and grapefruit citrus, warm cardamom and a soft, earthy juniper base with a bright, gentle finish.

Is it juniper-forward?

Juniper is present and grounding, but this is a softer, citrus-forward American gin rather than a sharply piney one.

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