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.
My favourite gin. Not fond of London gins so have ended up with Plymouth! Excellent in a martini or with tonic.
An extremely smooth gin - makes a great G&T...
There are only two great gins in my book: Plymouth and Tanqueray Ten. Sipsmith may also be great but I can't find it anywhere in CT or NYC. That being said, Plymouth makes a 50/50 Martini of supreme quality. Add some blue cheese stuffed olives and you are in cocktail heaven my friend. Good with everything, but I somehow wouldn't debase this in a G&T as it's too good for that, of course I may be wrong. But oh my dear in an Aviation it really flies!
Def one of my favourites now - enjoyed drinking it near with ice too.
Fresh and light flavours. Combine it with ice, a wedge of lime and the best tonic and you savour the very best of English drinks.
