Plymouth Original Dry Gin, 700ml

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Plymouth Gin was established in 1793. It is a brand and style of gin that has been produced on the same premises on the Barbican in Plymouth, Devon. Plymouth gin is considered an offshoot of London dry gin. Its flavor is earthy and less dry, with notes of citrus. Up until 2015, Plymouth was one of only three fins in the world that carried a geographical indication. Gin is a very versatile drink that can be consumed in various ways. You can enjoy it neat without any chilling. Drink the gin in slow sips to enjoy the flavor. Blended from seven hand-selected botanicals that result in a rich, smooth taste. These include juniper berries, coriander seed, green cardamom, orange peels, lemon peels, angelica root, and orris root. Juniper-flavored spirit drink – This may also be sold under the names of Wacholder or Ginebra. It is produced by pot distilling of fermented grain mash to moderate strength of about 68%ABV. It is then redistilled with botanicals to extract the flavors. It must be bottled with a minimum of 30% ABV.

A classic way to enjoy gin is with tonic water. Usually, lime or lemon is used to garnish. Gin can also be mixed with soda water or citrus-infused sodas. Ginger ale is also a delicious combination. Gin – This method does not have redistillation. It is made by adding natural flavoring ingredients to a neutral spirit. The predominant flavor must be juniper and the minimum bottle strength must be 37.5% ABV Regarding Travis McGee and Plymouth versus Boodles gin, Travis explains his dissatisfaction with Plymouth in Book #16, The Dreadful Lemon Sky (1974): At drinking time I left Meyer at the wheel and went below and broke out the very last bottle of the Plymouth gin which had been bottled in the United Kingdom. All the others were bottled in the U.S. Gin People, it isn’t the same. It’s still a pretty good gin but it is not a superb, stingingly dry, and lovely gin. The sailor on the label no longer looks staunch and forthright , but merely hokey. During the 17 th century, genever came to England and that is where the term “Gin” originates from. Gin became very popular because everyone was allowed to distill their own gin.

One would expect Bombay Sapphire to taste a lot worse than Plymouth, but it actually holds its own. We would describe Bombay Sapphire as Plymouth gin’s baby brother, not as smooth but brings a complexity that should be acceptable enough to new gin drinkers and afficionados. This sloe berry-oriented gin is best taken during winter/very cold days, either with champagne or neat over ice - a practice made popular during the Queen Victoria era. There’s a dint of almonds in the taste, and the minimal burn thru your gullet means that the gin is great as a pair for ice cream or cheese. Plymouth Gin VS Other Alternative Gins Plymouth gin has an earthy flavor due to a higher proportion of root ingredients. It is also less dry than London gin. The original strength is 41.2% ABV and a 47% ABV is distributed worldwide. During the 19 th century when Britain occupied India, soldiers used to drink quinine to prevent malaria. To cover the bitter taste, they used added sugar, water, and lime. That is where gin & tonic originates from. 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.

London Gin – This may also be called dry gin. It is made from ethanol of an agricultural origin. The flavor is introduced through the redistillation in traditional stills. The predominant flavor must be juniper and the minimum bottle strength must be 37.5% ABV. Enjoy the finest West Country produce at the Barbican Kitchen Brasserie– the exciting dining experience from the Tanner brothers serving lunch and dinner. You can also serve gin with fresh herb leaves such as rosemary, thyme, mint, or sage. A gin martini is also a very popular gin drink. Gin Martini Distilled Gin – This is produced by redistilling ethanol of an agricultural origin with an initial strength of 96% ABV. The juniper taste must be predominant, and the minimum bottle strength must be 37.5% ABVBy 1733 the brits were consuming an average of 47million liters of gin. This became known as “The gin craze”.