Oregon gin offers several styles, from New Deal's juniper-focused Portland Dry Gin 33 to Freeland's fresh-botanical gin and Ransom's malt-based Old Tom. Start with the style you want, then check the bottle and where you can taste it.
Three Oregon gins to compare
Freeland Gin — Portland
Freeland Gin combines traditional heat distillation with vacuum distillation for fresh ingredients. Its botanical description includes rosemary, mint, cucumber, citrus and juniper. The standard gin is 45% ABV.
Portland Dry Gin 33 — New Deal
New Deal's Gin 33 is a juniper-forward dry gin made in Portland. The producer highlights organic juniper berries and recommends it for classic gin cocktails. It is 46% ABV.
Ransom Old Tom Gin — Sheridan
Ransom Old Tom uses a malted-barley base alongside botanicals infused in corn spirit, followed by alembic pot distillation. Ransom describes a malty character with juniper, cardamom and citrus notes. Its Oregon production base is Sheridan.
Which Oregon gin should you choose?
- For a juniper-focused style: compare Portland Dry Gin 33.
- For fresh herbs and citrus: compare Freeland's botanical profile.
- For a malt-based Old Tom: compare Ransom as a different style from dry gin.
There is no single best bottle for every palate or cocktail. These distinctions come from the producers' published methods and descriptions, not a firsthand tasting ranking.
Organic juniper or other organic botanicals do not by themselves establish certified organic gin. Read our organic liquor label guide for the distinction.
For local stock checks and bottle shops, see where to buy spirits in Oregon.
Where can you taste Oregon gin?
The Portland distilleries guide covers Freeland and New Deal. Confirm the flight, current opening hours and whether a tour needs a booking. Do not assume every producer has a public tasting room.
Use the Oregon distilleries directory for other regions and gin stops.
Selected examples from official sources checked 14 October 2026. Bottle specifications and visitor arrangements can change.