Watershed Four Peel Gin

Four citrus peels give Watershed Four Peel Gin its name and define its recipe: grapefruit, sweet orange, lemon and lime. Made by Watershed Distillery in Columbus, Ohio, and bottled at 44% ABV, it is built around a bright citrus character with juniper still present as the familiar gin reference. The distillery also describes cinnamon and coriander as supporting notes.

Citrus · Spicy

The nose is lifted by fresh peel, with grapefruit bringing a drier, slightly bitter edge and sweet orange softening the first impression. Lemon and lime add a sharper, greener brightness.

On the palate, the citrus arrives in a clean, lively sequence; juniper gives the spirit a dry backbone, while cinnamon and coriander notes add gentle warmth behind the fruit. The finish remains zesty and refreshing rather than sweet, with the different peels staying distinct instead of blending into a single generic orange note.

That clear citrus direction makes the gin easy to place in familiar drinks. It works in a MartiniDry MartiniGin and a little dry vermouth, stirred over ice and served in a well-chilled stemmed glass, with an olive or a twist.Glossary or a Gin Rickey, where lemon and lime can remain prominent, and it is equally suited to a long drink. For a Gin and Tonic, fill a balloon glassCopa glassA large stemmed balloon glass, popularised by the Spanish gin and tonic: it stays cold for longer and gathers the aromas above the drink.Glossary with clear iceClear iceIce without air bubbles, made by slow, directional freezing. Denser, it melts more slowly and dilutes less.Glossary, add 4 cl of gin and 10 cl of Double Dutch Indian Tonic WaterIndian tonicThe classic tonic: sparkling water, bitter quinine and sugar. The name recalls colonial India, where quinine warded off malaria.Glossary, stir once, gently, then finish with a long lemon peel and a fresh lime wedge. The tonic's measured bitterness gives the citrus room, while the two garnishes echo the lemon and lime already in the recipe.

Watershed presents Four Peel as an American-style gin whose citrus is nuanced and approachable rather than aggressively juniper-ledJuniper-forwardA classic profile where juniper clearly dominates, with resinous, piney notes.Glossary. That balance is the point of the recipe: four identifiable peels, a steady gin base and enough spice in the background to keep the drink structured. Serve it well chilled and avoid an overly perfumed mixer; a restrained tonic and fresh peel let its brisk, citrus-led character carry through from the first aroma to the last sip.