Compound
ReferenceUnited Kingdom, United States
ABV37.5-47% — typically matches distilled gin strength, but botanicals are steeped, not redistilled.
Sub-styles
Bathtub GinCold-CompoundedMacerated Gin
Tasting Notes
Separate botanical layers, alcohol heat, artificial-adjacent flavoring, thin body. The botanicals lack integration: you taste juniper, then citrus, then spirit, rather than a unified profile. Compare against distilled gin to understand the quality gap.
Brand Guide
Well
Various house brands ($12-16)
Call
N/A (upgrade to distilled)
Premium
N/A. The category exists as a cost tier. Any price above $20 should buy distilled gin
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The Story
The original gin method: botanicals steeped in neutral spirit, unrefined by fire, bottled with raw intention.