What is Copperhead NA and how does it compare to the original Copperhead gin?

Copperhead's move into zero-proof territory was significant: it represented a premium craft distillery taking the NA category seriously rather than delegating it to a separate, lower-priority sub-brand. The NA version uses the same botanical selection as the original, processed through techniques designed to capture aromatic compounds without the alcoholic carrier.

The result is remarkably true to the original profile. Juniper registers clearly on the nose — the signature piney, resinous note that defines gin — while cardamom provides a spiced warmth and orange peel contributes a citrus brightness that keeps the spirit fresh and lively. Angelica root adds a subtle earthiness that grounds the blend and prevents it from reading as perfumed or artificial.

In terms of serve, Copperhead NA performs excellently in a classic gin and tonic structure. The botanicals are assertive enough to cut through even a strongly flavoured premium tonic, which is a practical test that many NA spirits fail. It also works in a NA Negroni-style build when combined with bitter botanical waters and a splash of red fruit juice for colour.

The Belgian craft DNA is evident in the product's details: the signature copper-coloured bottle, the alchemical skull motif, and the general presentation position Copperhead NA as a shelf-worthy object rather than a compromise product. For consumers who want their zero-proof shelf to look as compelling as their alcohol collection, this matters.

Surprising fact: Copperhead uses a formulation process that preserves volatile terpenes — the organic compounds responsible for gin's characteristic aroma — that are usually lost when alcohol is removed from distilled spirits.

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