House of Gatsby is built on nine botanicals, each sourced with intention from Florida and California. None of them are accidental. None of them are loud. Together, they make a gin that reads as confident the moment it hits the glass.
The backbone
Juniper is the spine of any gin worth the name. Ours is selected for its piney lift and the kind of resinous depth that anchors the rest of the botanical lineup without dominating it.
Citrus, in two voices
Meyer Lemon from California carries a softer, almost floral acidity — sweeter than a standard Eureka, with the perfume to match. Florida Orange Peel adds a warmer, sun-baked counterweight. The two citrus notes don't compete; they handle different parts of the conversation.
Spice and earth
Turmeric brings color and a quiet, peppery warmth that registers more in the finish than in the front. Orris Root is the binder — barely tasted on its own, indispensable for the way it holds the rest of the aromatics together. Cardamom adds a measured, almost menthol-adjacent brightness.
Structure and length
Angelica lengthens the body and gives the spirit a savory undertone that pairs naturally with both tonic and dry vermouth. Coriander is the lemon-y, slightly nutty layer most drinkers identify second, just after the juniper. Licorice finishes the architecture — a sweetness that isn't sugar, a roundness that isn't fat.
Why nine
Nine is enough to build complexity. More than nine starts to mute it. Every botanical earned its place by being missed when it wasn't there.
