Plymouth

There is only one distillery in the world that makes Plymouth Gin and you guessed it, it’s in Plymouth, England. The Black Friar’s building where Plymouth Gin is made dates back to the 1400s, and is still has original features of the original construction in use today. Black Friar’s Distillery started as a Dominican Order monastery when it was built in 1431. The distillery itself has been in operation since the late 18th century.

Plymouth Gin reached popularity as the British Royal Navy expanded and naval officers preferred the spirit as it could be consumed neat. It was also a tradition that all new British navy vessels receive two bottles of Plymouth Navy Strength Gin and glassware upon a new commission.

Plymouth Gin is a PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) which means that Plymouth Gin can only ever be made in Plymouth, England and has its own set of rules and regulations for how it can be created. Plymouth Gin is typically drier than London Dry Gin due to a higher quantity of root ingredients and is distilled to 41.2% ABV. The Navy Strength varietal is distilled to 57% ABV.

Similar to London Dry Gin, but much more delicate and subtle. Made with only seven botanicals - juniper, corriander seed, orange peels, lemon peels, angelica root, green cardamom, and orris root.

Suggested Brands - Plymouth Gin and Plymouth Navy Strength Gin.

Suggested Cocktails - White Negroni, Gin & Tonic, Vesper.