Plymouth Original Dry Gin, 700ml

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Gin originates from the Netherlands. During the Middle Ages, people used juniper berries for medicinal purposes to fight fever. 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. You can throw my praise in as another accolade on the heap of accolades that Plymouth Gin has already won. There are few gins as versatile and as well made as Plymouth Gin. It’s no wonder that they didn’t want to give away their recipe to preserve their GI protected status.

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. Seagram’s Gin has a very forward juniper taste that reflects its price point. A long burn, ungainly burn proves ineffective when compared to Plymouth’s superb balance smoothness. Of course, the price between the two is night and day and that is reflected in their palate and nose. 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 There are three different distillation methods. Steeping, vapor infusion, and vacuum distillation. For the seeping method, the distiller mixes ethanol & botanicas in a pot still.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% ABV 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

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.

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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. It consisted of juniper berries and orris roots. It has earthy tones with floral notes. The finish is long and complex with hints of pine and lavender. Competitors’ products and prices Image: Joe Shlabotnik Brand Enjoy the finest West Country produce at the Barbican Kitchen Brasserie– the exciting dining experience from the Tanner brothers serving lunch and dinner. They also produce a “navy strength”, which is 57% ABV, this is the traditional strength demanded by the British royal navy. 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.

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 This has given rise to various styles and brands such as Plymouth Gin. It is often consumed with tonic water in a gin and tonic. History of Gin By 1733 the brits were consuming an average of 47million liters of gin. This became known as “The gin craze”. 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. 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.Juniper berries are added during the distillation process. Water is added after the distillation period to obtain the desired alcohol by volume. 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. 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. I think it makes a gentle Gin and Tonic. Delicious, but subtle. I find that the juniper and citrus come through more strongly with a little bit of effervescence. You’ll still see vestiges of its time as a protected spirit drink in numerous articles on the internet referring to the “Plymouth Style.”