| Rating | 92 |
| Style | Gin |
| Produced In | United States |
| ABV | 47% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $35.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Review Updated | 2026-08-04 |
Waterloo Gin No. 9 Gin Review
This gin from the Texas Hill Country uses local botanicals including fresh lavender and grapefruit. And those botanicals indeed come in strong, offering a sort of Febreze note on the nose that is not unpleasant. Then there’s a rich and pleasing mouthfeel leading into a sweet finish that can’t help but recall Pralines ‘n’ Cream.
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