Leopold Bros Navy Strength American Gin

Leopold Bros Navy Strength American Gin is produced at Leopold Bros Distillery in Denver, Colorado — bottled at 57% ABV (114 proof), the historic proof associated with British Royal Navy rum and gin rations. Navy Strength designation means the gin is strong enough that if spilled on gunpowder, the powder would still ignite — the original Royal Navy quality test that defined the proof standard before hydrometers existed. Leopold Bros produces one of the most botanically complex Navy Strength gins made in the United States.

Leopold Bros is a Denver craft distillery known for its meticulous, grain-to-glass approach: the distillery grows some of its own botanicals, mills its own grain, and distills in small batches using pot stills. The Navy Strength expression uses a botanical bill built around juniper, coriander, cardamom, orris root, and American botanicals selected to complement the higher proof. At 57% ABV the botanical intensity is significantly higher than standard 40–45% gin — the high proof extracts more aromatic compounds during distillation, producing a gin where juniper and secondary botanicals are both more assertive and more distinctly layered. This makes it particularly well suited for cocktails where gin needs to stand up against bold mixers: Negronis, Gimlets, and Martinis where the spirit is meant to be the dominant flavor.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Intense juniper, coriander, and warm spice — the higher proof amplifies the botanical aromatics significantly. Palate: Full-bodied and bold — pine juniper, citrus peel, cardamom, and earthy orris root. Finish: Long, warming, and botanical.

Specs

Distillery: Leopold Bros, Denver, Colorado — Style: American Navy Strength Gin — ABV: 57% (114 proof) — Size: 750ml

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