A long-standing favourite tipple, Plymouth Gin was one of the few gins to have a geographic indication, obviously pertaining to its eponymous city. However, Plymouth Gin lost this indication in 2015, although it is still of course produced in the city. This is the original gin from the distillery, crafted from seven botanicals in a pot still with a rather short neck, and is blended with Dartmoor water. It is then bottled into the classic ‘shaving bottle’, with its distinctive green glass.
Full and peppery with juniper berry, lemon oil and dried herbs. A little fennel.
Peppery and floral palate entry with hints of soft fruits, tangy juniper oil, pepper and coriander seed.
Long, spicy finish with berry fruits.
After going astray from the core gin types and looking for some strong 'punchy' gins with individual flavours (Dodds / Berkeley Square / Ophir to name a few) I found that that coming back to this fine citrus & juniper gin is actually quite refreshing as it is not trying too hard to be different. It depicts what a gin should stand for. I like it.
Lovely citrus note. I like how it is sweet, but has an enjoyable dry finish. Plymouth makes a great summer G&T. Not one I could drink all day and night though
It is the only Gin that tastes like Gin should taste, accompanied of course by Fever Tree tonic.
The best gin. Smooth with citrus overtones.
My husband and I find Plymouth Gin by far the best of all those available.It does cost a little more, but it is well worth it. The trouble is, we find it very difficult to locate locally at our usual Supermarkets!
