Not really sure yet. These are from an "Eastern Red Cedar" (which isn't a cedar, it's a juniper) whereas the "Common Juniper" is the one that typically goes into gin.

Beyond that, there's also the facts that

1. I don't know what else goes into gin and

2. I don't actually like gin

If someone here has a recipe they like, I might try making an extremely small recipe (like, 8 fl oz) for adventerous friends who are willing to try experimental gin.