For almost two centuries, Her Majesty's Naval Fleet was sustained by Plymouth Gin and no ship left port without a bottle of Navy Strength 100 proof (57% abv) on board. For some it is the ultimate gin, with a rich but very balanced taste that takes a Martini or a Gin and Tonic to a new level. Perfect for the demands of today's more adventurous spirit drinkers and mixologists. The 57% ABV amplifies the aroma and fragrance of the botanicals, yet retains the smooth and balanced character Plymouth Gin is renowned for. 57% abv Enjoy Navy Strength in your favourite cocktail, or in classic drinks such as a Pink Gin or a Gimlet, reputedly created by the British Royal Navy for medicinal purposes.
| Wine maker notes |
| The rich and smooth taste of Plymouth Gin the result of a balanced blend of seven hand-selected botanicals, distilled with soft Dartmoor water. Sweet Seville orange complements a blend that contains few bitter botanicals. We’re also one of the very few distillers to use a small amount of green cardamom for its intense, spicy, sweet and floral flavours. |
| Technical notes |
| Water Neurtral spirit Juniper Coriander seed Orange pee Lemon peel Green cardamom Orris root Angelica root; 57. 00% |
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| Enjoy Navy Strength in your favourite cocktail, or in classic drinks such as a Pink Gin or a Gimlet, reputedly created by the British Royal Navy for medicinal purposes. |
| Recipe |
| You can enjoy it in your favourite cocktail or in classic drinks like the Pink Gin or the Gimlet. |
| Producer |
| Plymouth’s location not only gave us access to the ingredients we use, it also provided us with our most important early customer - the British Royal Navy. 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. That’s why our 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. |
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750 ml |
| Availability: |
Currently Out of Stock |
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