Plymouth Navy Strength Dry Gin, 70 cl

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Q. And if I you don’t mind, could I hold you to give Plymouth Navy Strength Gin a rating? Just something off the cuff, your gut feeling. Pleasant wafts of juniper and citrus, plus decadent vanilla and liquorice undertones. On The Palate When Plymouth reintroduced a 57% bottling in 1993, Murphy supplied them with a term which neatly summarized the historical reasons for choosing this strength: “navy strength.” This made for much more appealing branding than the cumbersome designation “100º UK.” The term has since spread to a few other bottlings of gin and at least one rum.

There is no doubt that the Royal British Navy has played a key role in both the production, consumption, and prevalence of gin. The use of exotic spices in gin was made possible by imports from Africa and Asia. Gin’s prevalence around the world is due to sailors setting foot in new cities and on new continents. Contrasting crisp juniper mixed with coriander, cardamom, and angelica on the open. Fruity blueberries and fragrant lavender mid-palate before signing off with a fresh yet peppery finish. Best ServedWe have all heard about the rum rations in the navy. Unknown to a lot of people is the fact that, while the enlisted men subsisted on rum, Royal Navy officers drank gin. At one point, Plymouth Gin was considered a geographically protected product within the E.U. In 2014, Pernod Ricard declared their intentions to not renew the designation [sources: Plymouth Herald, The Spirits Business, Wall Street Journal]. As you can see, this was quite the news. Plymouth Gin once could only be produced in Plymouth. You can throw my praise in as another accolade on the heap of accolades that Plymouth Gin has already won. There are few gins as versatile and as well made as Plymouth Gin. It’s no wonder that they didn’t want to give away their recipe to preserve their GI protected status. Juniper and sweet liquorice start with a bang up-front, delightfully balanced middle with spices, citrus and oak. I found the finish to be delicate with suggestions of vanilla. Best Served It may seem dangerous, but Katz recommends stirring navy strength gin into a 3:1 Martini. He stirs New York Distilling’s Perry’s Tot with Noilly Prat or Dolin Extra Dry vermouth, and garnishes it with a lemon twist. It’s a bracingly strong, gin lover’s Martini. 5 Navy Strength Gins To Try Fords Gin Officers’ Reserve

My father was a Beefeater Martini drinker, so that was my reference; and I still think it’s a solid gin. But count me as a Plymouth fan, but with a twist. For his Gimlets, Ford likes to shake 2 ounces of navy strength gin with 1 ounce of fresh-squeezed lime juice and three-quarters of an ounce of simple syrup. Their two-step infusion of botanicals, such as Indian coriander, caraway, rosemary, and cardamom, are added with the rich flavours of juniper and cassia, all vapour infused in the German copper pot. a b Evans, Peter (19 November 2014). "Plymouth Gin Sails Away From Its 'Geographic Indication' ". Wall Street Journal . Retrieved 21 December 2021.

A. Naturally, double you, double you, double you, Plymouth Gin dot com.[ http://www.plymouthgin.com] Hayman’s is a family businesssteeped in 150 years of history and has had its fair share of ups and downs through global conflicts, prohibitions, and downward trends of gin. Since 1793, the exact same recipe has been used at the distillery to create every bottle of Plymouth Original Gin, which includes botanicals like juniper, coriander, sweet orange, cardamom, angelica, and orris root. In subsequent years, a number of gin-producing hubs emerged in England beyond Plymouth, including London, Bristol, Norwich, and Wilmington. While the London Dry style was beloved in terms of flavor profile with its citrus and juniper-forward notes, Plymouth Gin set itself apart by producing a gin with a higher concentration of root botanicals, lending itself to a less dry and more earthy-flavored spirit. Plymouth Gin was of the utmost importance for the British Royal Navy.

An aromatic fanfare of crisp juniper and citrus peel mingling with slightly sweet vegetal aromas. On The Palate Firstly, the gin and tonic – though add a splash of Angostura bitters and a squeeze of lime for the naval version. Secondly, a gimlet – the most iconic drink with a navy strength. “Fresh fruit was stored within sugar barrels, which drew out the moisture from the citrus peels. This resulted in a potent lime syrup, which was added to the gin,” explains Ben. Purity’s goal is to be organicand understand that perfection is a slow process that rewards you with an outstanding product. They use organic Swedish wheat and malted barley for their spirit base.Plymouth Navy Strength". Plymouthgin.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2021 . Retrieved 21 December 2021. The nose is greeted with the bold crispness of juniper plus wafts of herbal aromas infused with zesty hints of juicy berries. On the Palate A. Martinis, its a little too much. I’d cut it with 1/3 water, or make it a two to one part gin to vermouth. Which although technically closer to the official ratio. Most people just don’t drink their martinis that way. The way most people do martinis I’d be hesitant to endorse it. Its just too much, and its going to get you really drunk really fast. We are talking a full 30% more proof than usual. But to each their own. It still tastes good. Just might be a bit too intense.

Regarding Travis McGee and Plymouth versus Boodles gin, Travis explains his dissatisfaction with Plymouth in Book #16, The Dreadful Lemon Sky (1974): Added to the distillates of sweet, zesty citrus and decadent flavours of mission figs (I think this is a great addition that reminds me of Japanese Gin), which are cold distilled at room temperature. On The Nose

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Writing about navy strength gin without mentioning Plymouth Gin would be like writing about math and not mentioning numbers. Plymouth Gin was the only spirit made in England, and one of only three gins in the world, that carried a geographical indication (GI) designation with the European Union, certifying its traditional origin. In 2015, the distillery's owners declined to pursue renewal of the GI, considering its protection was unneeded. [5] This leaves only Gin de Mahón from Spain and Vilniaus Džinas (Vilnius gin) from Lithuania to carry GI status. [6] Product [ edit ] The Spirit of Hvenstarted in 2008 between the shores of Denmark and Sweden on a small island called Hven. Its humble beginnings as one of the world’s smallest distilleries. Staff writer (6 April 2017). "Gin: From Mother's Ruin To Staple Of The Royal Navy". Forces Network . Retrieved 21 December 2021.