Founder: Mr. Coates
Year Founded: 1793
Distillery Location: Plymouth, Devon, England
Visitor Center:
Black Friars Distillery
60 Southside St.
Plymouth, PL1 2LA, United Kingdom
Tel: 011 44 1752 665 292
Master Distiller / Blender: Sean Harrison, Master Distiller
How you should drink it
- With tonic
- In cocktails (Gin Fizz, Negroni, House-made Clover Club, London Toddy, C & B Old Fashioned, Dukes Gin Classic Martini, East Side Elder, Pink Plymouth Gin & Tonic, Vesper, Nouveau Sangaree)
Fast Facts
- Plymouth’s Black Friars Distillery dates back to 1431, when it was built as monastery.
- All of the brand’s gin is made in just a single pot still, which was installed in 1855.
- Not only can you take a tour of the distillery, but there’s also an on-site café and a store selling Plymouth merchandise.
Types of Plymouth Gin Available
- Plymouth Gin Original Strength
- Plymouth Navy Strength
- Plymouth Sloe Gin
Not to mention the amazing refectory bar upstairs
A staple on any backbar and definately a benchmark for any martini lover!
After 5 years – still think Plymouth Navy Strength tastes the best. Where can one get the Navy Gin in the US?
Unfortunately, Plymouth Navy Strength Gin is not currently sold in America. (In fact, it’s one of our most wanted bottles sold outside the US: http://liquor.com/articles/ingredient-hunter-liquor.) You’ll have to stock up the next time you find yourself in the UK.
Plymouth gin is the best gin I’ve tasted so far. Of the London dry variety, Bombay was previously my go-to, not that it isn’t good, but it seems so clunky and unsophisticated compared to Plymouth. Beefeater seems harsh. Gordon’s is overpoweringly junipery, and Hendrick’s is too perfumy. Plymouth is smooth, like a good small batch liquor, and it’s flavours just melt across my palate. I’ll have to visit the distillery next time I’m that side of the pond.
Try it in a gin Rickey or French 75. Dryness is perfect with prosecco in the 75 or in a classic gin Rickey, yum!
Unfortunately, i don’t know this brand(((