Plymouth Navy Strength Gin 750ml
DescriptionPlymouth Navy Strength honors the distillery's centuries-long relationship with the Royal Navy by bottling their historic gin at 57% ABV, the traditional proof required for naval stores. This powerful expression amplifies everything that makes Plymouth distinctive - the earthy character, the full body, the subtle sweetness - creating an intense yet remarkably smooth navy strength gin.
The naval connection runs deep at Plymouth. Black Friars Distillery supplied gin to the Royal Navy for over two centuries, with ships carrying Plymouth Gin across the empire. The navy strength tradition ensured that if gin spilled on gunpowder, it would still ignite - practical consideration that created a category. Plymouth Navy Strength maintains the same botanical recipe as their standard gin but adjusted for the higher proof, ensuring balance despite the increased alcohol.
Tasting Plymouth Navy Strength reveals how alcohol amplifies character. The nose delivers concentrated Plymouth character - those earthy, rooty notes are intensified, while the subtle sweetness becomes more apparent. On the palate, after the initial alcoholic heat subsides, waves of flavor emerge. The fuller body of Plymouth style works beautifully at navy strength, providing richness that prevents the alcohol from seeming harsh. Botanicals express themselves more intensely - cardamom warmth, coriander spice, and that distinctive Plymouth earthiness all amplified.
This expression serves both historical interest and practical purposes. In cocktails where dilution is significant, Plymouth Navy Strength maintains the gin's distinctive character. A navy strength Pink Gin provides historical authenticity with flavor to match. For Plymouth enthusiasts seeking maximum expression of the distillery's unique style, this naval strength edition delivers history and flavor with appropriate force - liquid proof of Plymouth's enduring connection to Britain's maritime heritage.
