Brand
Bluecoat
Bluecoat is an American gin brand produced by Philadelphia Distilling in Philadelphia, PA. The commercial range is centered on Bluecoat American Dry Gin and includes Barrel-Finished expressions (aged in American oak barrels) and an Elderflower version obtained by maceration of organic elderflower blossoms.
- Philadelphia · Pennsylvania · United States
- Since 2006
- 3 products
The story
Bluecoat was launched as a label of Philadelphia Distilling: Bluecoat American Dry Gin was introduced as an "American Dry" interpretation of gin and the brand later expanded with variants such as the Barrel-Finished and the Elderflower expression. The product is made and marketed in Philadelphia, with subsequent range extensions (including the barrel-finished and the Elderflower expression).
Production philosophy
The brand emphasizes artisanal practices, small-batch production and a responsible sourcing approach; its positioning evokes an 'All American' profile that values local production and a modern take on classic gin.
Territory
Fishtown / Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (production site and reference area for the brand).
Production method
Small-batch production. Bluecoat American Dry Gin is the base spirit; some expressions derive from barrel finishing (Barrel-Finished) or from maceration of fresh botanicals (Elderflower). The use of a proprietary blend of organic botanicals is declared.
Distillation
Small-batch distillation. For the Elderflower expression, flowers are macerated in the base spirit; for the Barrel-Finished version a barrel finishing process is applied.
Ageing
Finishing in American oak barrels; the Barrel-Finished expression is rested in American oak (new, charred) barrels for a period reported at around 8 months.
Characteristics
- Type
- Brand
- City
- Philadelphia
- Categories
- American gin
- craft gin
- barrel-aged gin
- flavoured gin
- Raw materials
- elderflower (for the Elderflower expression)
- Casks and ageing vessels
- new American oak (charred)
- Representative products
- Bluecoat American Dry Gin 70 cl
- Bluecoat Barrel-Finished Gin 70 cl
- Bluecoat Elderflower Expression 70 cl
What makes it distinctive
- Gin brand produced by Philadelphia Distilling in Philadelphia, PA
- An 'American Dry' interpretation of gin with a citrus-forward profile
- Barrel-Finished expression achieved through finishing in American oak barrels
- Elderflower obtained by maceration of organic elderflower blooms
- Distinctive blue glass bottle and craft positioning