Plymouth Fruit Cup Gin, 70 cl

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Pimm's No. 1 is a gin-based drink invented by James Pimm, at 25% ABV. Pimm's numbers 2–6 were based on Scotch whisky, brandy, rum, rye whiskey, and vodka, respectively. As of 2012, only Pimm's No. 1, Pimm's Winter Cup (a variant of No. 3), and Pimm's No. 6 (renamed simply Pimm's 'Vodka Cup') still survive. [1] Plymouth fruit cup [ edit ] Rohrer, Finlo (28 July 2014). "When gin was full of sulphuric acid and turpentine". BBC News Magazine. Archived from the original on 23 May 2022 . Retrieved 4 February 2023. In contrast, Plymouth Gin was viewed more favourably. The product was standardised and reliable, while its distillation occurred far from the slums of London where substandard gin had most often been both made and imbibed. [15] The global deployment of the Royal Navy who carried it on their ships, led to the renown and wider consumption of the Plymouth product. [18] [19] While use of gin in general declined in England from the 1750s, the Plymouth-style was somewhat insulated from the falling consumption and low regard which distilled grain spirits had acquired in the aftermath of the Gin Craze. [15] Knoll, Aaron. "Plymouth Gin: Expert Gin Review and Tasting Notes". The Gin is In . Retrieved 4 February 2023. Pernod Ricard has unveiled its second direct challenger to Diageo in a week with new Plymouth Fruit Cup.

a b c d "Plymouth Gin". Attractions in Devon. Devon Online. 2005. Archived from the original on 5 June 2021 . Retrieved 22 February 2009. Launched in 2003 and produced by the makers of Plymouth Gin, it is one of the strongest fruit cups at 30% ABV, which Plymouth says gives it a fuller flavour. [ citation needed] It is the result of the base of Plymouth Gin being mixed with fruit liqueurs, vermouths, aromatic bitters and citrus extracts. Plymouth also make a 'navy strength' variety of Plymouth Gin, which is 57% ABV (100° English proof), being the traditional strength demanded by the British Royal Navy. [12] It was a tradition in the Royal Navy that all newly commissioned vessels receive a "Plymouth Gin Commissioning kit", a wooden box containing two bottles of navy strength Plymouth gin and glassware. [13] 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 ]Introduced in 2006, produced by the same makers of Stone's Ginger wine it is based on a traditional recipe and retains a traditional ginger note. It is available in 70cL bottles with a strength of 13.5% ABV.

Gin Ahoy! A Navy-Strength Fleet Arrives". The New York Times. 21 February 2012 . Retrieved 25 September 2012.Plymouth Navy Strength". Plymouthgin.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2021 . Retrieved 21 December 2021. Staff writer (6 April 2017). "Gin: From Mother's Ruin To Staple Of The Royal Navy". Forces Network . Retrieved 21 December 2021. Plymouth's Original Gin has won several awards over the years, including four double gold, four gold, one silver, and two bronze medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition between 2006–2016. [24] In 2016, Plymouth received double gold for its Plymouth Gin (Original Gin) and gold for its Navy Strength gin in this competition. Hughes, Ashlie (14 October 2021). "London Dry Vs. Plymouth Gin Explained: The Differences Between Them". VinePair . Retrieved 21 December 2021.