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Plymouth Gin

In southwest England, by the harbour that for centuries sent the English fleet out to sea, stands the Black Friars Distillery. This is where Plymouth Gin was born, once so closely tied to sailors that it was a standard part of their rations and even gave its name to the Pink Gin cocktail. This is gin with saltwater in its veins.

   

About Plymouth

Plymouth Gin offers exciting gin created in southwest England, originally for the English Navy. Black Friars Distillery is the maker behind Plymouth Gin. For the newcomer, the style is softer and earthier compared to sharper London Dry gins, with distinct root notes; for the connoisseur, Plymouth Gin holds a protected geographical status, much like champagne, meaning only gin distilled within the city of Plymouth itself may carry the name, a status no other gin brand in the world holds.

History & Background

Black Friars Distillery was established in a former 15th-century Dominican friary building in Plymouth in 1793, making it one of the oldest continuously operating gin houses in England. Gin from here quickly became a fixture of the English Navy's rations, and tradition holds that officers on board mixed it with Angostura Bitters to settle seasickness, giving rise to the Pink Gin cocktail. Today, Plymouth Gin is the only gin in the world with its own protected designation of origin.

Production & Style

The gin is distilled with an earthy botanical blend, giving it a softer, less sharp profile than many London Dry styles.

Signature Style

Soft, Earthy, Spicy
The flavour is soft and earthy, with spiced, less sharp notes.

Facts

DistilleryPlymouth
Founded1793
PronouncedPLIM-uth
RegionPlymouth
CountryEngland
OwnerHalewood Artisanal Spirits
Botanicals7 botanicals, incl. juniper, cardamom and angelica root
Strength41.2%
Official websiteplymouthgin.com

Did You Know?

Plymouth Gin is the only gin in the world whose name is protected as a geographical designation, much like Champagne or Cognac.

Like Plymouth Gin? You should also try:

Harahorn Gin, Isle of Møn Gin and Hayman's Gin.