Plymouth Gin Black Friars Distillery 70 cl 41,2%

The building's roots go back to the 1400s as a monastery for the Black Friars, and it was from here that the Pilgrim Fathers took their last walk on English soil before sailing on the Mayflower in 1620. Since 1793, the same site has housed a gin distillery.

Expert's description

Plymouth Gin is an English Gin distilled at Black Friars Distillery in Plymouth and bottled at 41.2%.

Black Friars Distillery is England's oldest working gin distillery, with records of a 'mault-house' on the site dating back to 1697. In 1793, the Coates family took over the building and converted it into a distillery for 'Plymouth Gin'.

The building's history stretches back even further: the Refectory, with its distinctive hull-shaped timber roof, was built in 1431, and the site originally served as a monastery for the Black Friars.

Plymouth Gin is known for an earthy, root-driven character that sets it apart from the more citrus-led London Dry style, and the name is protected as a geographical indication.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is earthy and lightly sweet with juniper and a root-like depth.

Palate

The palate is soft and full-bodied with juniper up front, backed by an earthy sweetness and spiced depth.

Finish

The finish is long and round, with a last trace of citrus.

Specifications

Name: Plymouth Gin
Distillery: Black Friars Distillery
Country: England
Type: Gin
ABV: 41.2%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5000299608005
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of lemon
Distillery: Plymouth Gin

Flavour profile

Earthy · Soft · Round · Spiced · Classic

Did you know?

The Pilgrim Fathers spent their last night in England inside the Black Friars building in 1620, before making the short walk down to the harbour to sail for America on the Mayflower.

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Frequently asked questions about Plymouth Gin

What does Plymouth Gin taste like?

It tastes soft and full-bodied with juniper up front, an earthy sweetness and spiced depth, less citrus-driven than classic London Dry Gin.

What makes Plymouth Gin special?

It is distilled at Black Friars Distillery, England's oldest working gin distillery, in a building that originally served as a 15th-century monastery.

How is Plymouth Gin best served?

Serve it as a Gin & Tonic with a slice of lemon, which complements its soft, earthy character. Serve it in a tall highball glass – take a look at our gin & tonic glasses.

Where does Plymouth Gin come from?

It is distilled in Plymouth, England, at a distillery with roots dating back to 1793.

What is the connection between Plymouth Gin and the Mayflower?

The Pilgrim Fathers spent their last night in England in the building that today houses the distillery, before sailing to America in 1620.