Plymouth Sloe Gin, 70 cl (packaging may vary)

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In 2016, Plymouth received double gold for its Plymouth Gin (Original Gin) and gold for its Navy Strength gin in this competition. This gives protection from imitators not located within the designated places, or not using the approved methods of production, as such producers are not permitted to use the specified term for their products. Plymouth also make a 'navy strength' variety of Plymouth Gin, which is 57% ABV (100° English proof), being the traditional strength demanded by the British Royal Navy. The _ga cookie, installed by Google Analytics, calculates visitor, session and campaign data and also keeps track of site usage for the site's analytics report. It helps us understand the number of visitors, where the visitors are coming from, and the pages they navigate.

Plymouth was the favorite gin of film directors Alfred Hitchcock and Orson Welles, as well as the American President Franklin D. e., any gin of traditional style made in or near Plymouth), protected designation of origin (PDO) status.

But before we get into sloe gin cocktails, let’s talk about what it is in the first installment of “That’s the Spirit.

You should also note that the picture images show only our serving suggestions of how to prepare your food - all table accessories and additional items and/or ingredients pictured with the product you are purchasing are not included. Plymouth Gin is a style and brand of gin that has been distilled on the same premises on the Barbican in Plymouth, Devon, since 1793. Sloe berries grow all over Europe, of course, but there’s something in the Devonshire hedgerows that sets the Plymouth variety apart. Plymouth gin has been handmade at the Blackfriars distillery since 1793 using the original recipe that dates back over 200 years. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests.

However, with so many flavored spirits in the market, one could assume that one is just a flavored version of the other. Amazingly, the addition of sloe gin to gin and Campari made the “Sloegronie” impressively drinkable, still quite bitter, but even better than a real Negroni. and a Navy Strength of 57% introduced to remind drinkers that the brand was the official gin for the Royal Navy. Nose: Clear character of mellow sloe berries, fruity with notes of sweet cherry and a slight scent of almonds. Among those advocating for reforms that would address the situation was William Hogarth, whose 1751 engraving, Gin Lane, formed part of his campaign.

The effect is similar tothe foam of an egg cocktailand that's why the sloe gin fizz doesn't necessarily require the egg found in thepopular ginfizz.A higher proportion of root ingredients and other botanicals is used in the Plymouth recipe, which brings what is described as a more 'earthy' feel to the gin, as well as a softened juniper flavour, and noticeable citrus notes. A touch of bitterness rounds out the profile, making this a balanced, mature choice for winter sipping. Plymouth Ginrevived a traditional recipe using real sloes; this brand is one of the best and most readily available sloe gins to be found today. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.

The sugar levels are kept low to allow the full flavour of the berries to shine and allow the dry acidity of the fruit to be an important part of the taste. Plymouth's Original Gin has won several awards over the years, including four double gold, four gold, one silver, and two bronze medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition between 2006–2016. This recipe is the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and spirit, and the perfect starting point to investigate Sloe Gin and let it become a new staple in your drink making.Even with all of the variables, the sloe gin fizz is a rather casual cocktail, which is why it was once a favorite morning drink. Clear character of mellow sloe berries, fruity with notes of sweet cherry and a slight scent of almonds. This historical gin, renowned for its superior quality, has been distilled on the same site since 1793 at The Black Friar's Distillery located a short distance from Plymouth Harbour; a famous departure point for Britain's most renowned explorers. The sweet taste can invade your other senses, making you feel sticky all over, so you probably won’t sip too much of this one straight.