Plymouth Gin Original Strength 41.2%

Description

Plymouth Gin Original Strength is bottled at 41.2% ABV. It is made with seven botanicals in the town of Plymouth in the South West of England. The recipe dates back to 1793.

Plymouth Distillery

Plymouth Gin is a style of gin that by law can only be produced in Plymouth, England, it being a Protected Geographical Indication within the European Union. The Plymouth Gin Distillery (the Black Friars Distillery) is the only gin distillery located in Plymouth. It occupies what was once a Dominican Order monastery built in 1431 and has been in operation since 1793. As well as this Original Strength Gin, they also produce a Navy Strength Gin at 57% and a Sloe Gin.

Today, the distillery is owned by Pernod Ricard. The distillery emphasises sustainable sourcing of botanicals and traditional methods to maintain its heritage while meeting modern standards.

Plymouth Gin Distillation

Plymouth Gin Original Strength is a handcrafted, batch-distilled gin made with seven botanicals, or natural flavourings, blended in a proportion known only to a privileged few, and soft Dartmoor water.

• Crafted in small batches using a single, historic copper pot still from 1855, ensuring consistency and quality.
• The botanicals are macerated in pure grain alcohol and soft Dartmoor water, sourced from Devon’s granite-rich moors, which enhances the gin’s smooth texture.
• Distilled in a traditional method that balances the botanicals, resulting in a spirit with a creamy mouthfeel and refined complexity.

Plymouth Gin Botanicals

• Juniper berries: Provide the classic piney, resinous backbone.
• Coriander seed: Adds spicy, citrusy warmth.
• Orange and lemon peels: Contribute bright, zesty citrus notes.
• Angelica root: Imparts an earthy, herbal depth.
• Green cardamom: Offers a subtle, aromatic spiciness.
• Orris root: Brings a floral, slightly powdery complexity.

A Royal Navy Connection

Plymouth Gin was a staple in the British Royal Navy, particularly the “Navy Strength” Gin bottled at 57% ABV. It was served in the officers’ messes and famously mixed in the classic Gimlet cocktail. Its maritime heritage is reflected in its branding and legacy.