In anticipation of World Gin Day (June 11), we’re celebrating with this list of the top gin distilleries in the US and Canada. Whether you’re looking to enjoy an exquisitely rendered negroni or sip your way through a tasting flight of delectable gins, we’ve searched out the top distilleries in each US state and across Canada. Featuring gins ranging in flavor from the juniper forward and herbaceous, to the light and lovely floral, follow this handy collection for your summer sipping pleasure.
Methodology: This is an all-time list of the Top Gin Distilleries in every US State and across Canada according to Yelp. We identified businesses in the distilleries category on Yelp with a large concentration of reviews mentioning “gin” then ranked those spots using a number of factors including the total volume and ratings of reviews mentioning “gin.” This list looked at businesses in the United States All businesses were marked open on Yelp as of May 19, 2022. When available, all businesses on this list have a passing health score as of May 19, 2022.
US
Alabama (Birmingham): Dread River Distilling
Alaska (Juneau): Amalga Distillery
Arizona (Tempe): Arizona Distilling
Arkansas (Rogers): Fox Trail Distillery
California (San Diego): You and Yours Distilling Co
Colorado (Lyons): Spirit Hound Distillers
Connecticut (Litchfield): Litchfield Distillery
Delaware (Smyrna): Painted Stave Distilling
Florida (Saint Augustine): St. Augustine Distillery
Georgia (Savannah): Ghost Coast Distillery
Hawaii (Kula): The Hawaii Sea Spirits Organic Farm and Distillery
Idaho (Eagle): Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery
Illinois (Green Oaks): North Shore Distillery
Indiana (Indianapolis): 8th Day Distillery
Iowa (Le Claire): Mississippi River Distilling Company
Kansas (Dodge City): Boot Hill Distillery
Kentucky (Frankfort): Castle & Key Distillery
One of the best Gins I’ve ever had! It’s very floral and deep in juniper, licorice, and spice.
-Yelp Elite Lisa W
Louisiana (New Orleans): Seven Three Distilling
Maine (Portland): Hardshore Distilling Company
Maryland (Frederick): McClintock Distilling
Massachusetts (Boston): GrandTen Distilling
Michigan (Ferndale): Valentine Distilling
Minnesota (Duluth): Vikre Distillery
Mississippi (Jackson): Cathead Distillery
Missouri (Kansas City): Tom’s Town Distilling Co
Montana (Missoula): Montgomery Distillery
Nebraska (Omaha): Brickway Brewery & Distillery
Nevada (Fallon): Frey Ranch Estate Distillery
They have two different types of gin, one that has juniper and sagebrush flavors and one that has lemon and peppercorn. The lemon peppercorn was a crowd pleaser for our group.
-Yelp Elite Alisha W
New Hampshire (Lee): Flag Hill Distillery & Winery
New Jersey (Jersey City): Corgi Spirits
New Mexico (Albuquerque): Left Turn Distillery
New York (Roscoe): Do Good Spirits
North Carolina (Asheville): Chemist Spirits
North Dakota (Fargo): Proof Artisan Distillers
Ohio (Columbus): Watershed Distillery Tour
Oklahoma (Guthrie): Wanderfolk Spirits
Oregon (Portland): New Deal Distillery & Bottle Shop
Pennsylvania (Philadelphia): Philadelphia Distilling
Rhode Island (Pawtucket): Rhode Island Spirits
South Carolina (Charleston): High Wire Distilling
South Dakota (Watertown): Glacial Lakes Distillery
Tennessee (Nashville): Corsair Distillery
Texas (Austin): Revolution Spirits
Utah (Eden): New World Distillery
Vermont (Montpelier): Barr Hill by Caledonia Spirits
Virginia (Bristow): Murlarkey
Washington DC: Green Hat Distilled Gin
Washington (Seattle): Copperworks Distilling Company
West Virginia (Harman): Still Hollow Spirits
Wisconsin (Milwaukee): Great Lakes Distillery
Wyoming (Casper): Backwards Distilling Company
Canada
Alberta (Canmore): Wild Life Distillery
British Columbia (Vancouver): Long Table Distillery
Manitoba (Winnipeg): Patent 5 Distillery
Newfoundland and Labrador (Clarke’s Beach): The Newfoundland Distillery
Nova Scotia (Halifax): Compass
Ontario (Toronto): Spirit of York Distillery
Prince Edward Island (Warren Grove): Deep Roots Distillery
Quebec (Montréal): Cirka
Saskatchewan (Saskatoon): Black Fox Farm and Distillery