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Plymouth Gin: The Original Protected Style

Plymouth Gin: The Original Protected Style

8.5 /10
EDITOR
8.6 /10
COMMUNITY (7)
Distillery: Black Friars Distillery
Type: Plymouth
ABV: 41.2% ABV
Price: £29.50
Botanicals: juniper, coriander, orange peel, lemon peel, angelica root, orris root, cardamom
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Plymouth Gin is a Plymouth gin made by Black Friars Distillery. ABV: 41.2% ABV. Key botanicals include juniper, coriander, orange peel, lemon peel, angelica root. Our expert rating is 8.5/10. community average is 8.6/10 from 7 reviews.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

Rounded juniper, fresh citrus balance of lemon and orange, subtle earthiness, trace of cardamom

Palate

Full and silky texture, gentle juniper structure, bright citrus, warm spice, superb botanical integration

Finish

Medium-long, clean with gentle sweetness, lingering juniper and soft cardamom warmth

Expert Review

8.5/10

A benchmark expression of the only geographically protected gin style, Plymouth Gin delivers two centuries of Black Friars Distillery heritage in a beautifully balanced, softly earthy spirit that earns its place in any serious collection.

Joe Whitfield
Joe Whitfield Editor-in-Chief
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Community Reviews

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Nils Bergman VIPsAllowed — England's Finest Gin
10/10

Plymouth is, quite simply, a perfect gin. The protected style delivers rounded juniper, fresh citrus, earthy angelica, and superb botanical integration. The silky texture at 41.2% is unmatched. Every gin lover should have a bottle.

4 March 2026
Daniel Oyama VIPsAllowed — Protected Style Perfection
9/10

Plymouth Gin has its own geographical indication and you can taste why. The rounded juniper, fresh lemon-orange citrus, and subtle earthiness create something uniquely balanced. At 41.2% the silky texture is beautiful.

16 February 2026
Diana Cruz VIPsAllowed — The Navy's Choice
9/10

There's a reason the Royal Navy chose Plymouth Gin. The superb botanical integration means everything works in harmony — juniper, coriander, orange peel, lemon peel, angelica root. At 41.2% ABV, the medium-long finish is clean and gently sweet.

29 November 2025
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