Suggested Garnishes/Serve:

G&T: Ice & Tonic with a with a slice of Pink Grapefruit

Botanicals:

Juniper Berries, Angelica Root, Orris Root, Coriander Seed, Orange Peels, Lemon Peels, Green Cardamon,

Tasting notes:  

Nose: An intense, bold and fresh aroma of juniper followed by notes of coriander and cardamom.

Palate: Full-bodied, smooth and flavourful, with a slight sweetness.

Finish: Aromatic, long and rich.

Website:

plymouthgin.com

Distillery:

Blackfriars Distillery,

Plymouth,

England

Background: For almost 200 years, Her Majesty’s Naval Fleet and Plymouth Navy Strength were inseparable, with no ship leaving port without a bottle on board.

During the Napoleonic Wars, Vice Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson ordered barrels of Plymouth Gin for his officers. Because cannons were vital for safety, it was feared that leaks could make gunpowder wet and impossible to light. Founder, Thomas Coates, introduced Navy Strength, a gin strong enough to pass the British Royal Navy’s “proof” test. This involved pouring the spirit onto gunpowder. If the powder still burned, it indicated that there was sufficient alcohol - or proof – and the gin was allowed on board. Eventually ‘proof’ became 100 degrees proof, a completely illogical measurement of just over 57% alcohol by volume.