Plymouth Navy Strength Gin is a Navy Strength gin made by Black Friars Distillery. ABV: 57% ABV. Key botanicals include juniper, coriander, orange peel, lemon peel, angelica root. Our expert rating is 9/10. community average is 8.6/10 from 7 reviews.
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Nose
Assertive rounded juniper, vivid orange peel, pronounced cardamom, incense-like richness
Palate
Bold full body, oily richness, powerful smooth juniper, expanding spice, cutting citrus brightness
Finish
Long, warming, persistent juniper, lingering cardamom, dry angelica bitterness, evolving complexity
Expert Review
9/10Plymouth Navy Strength is a masterclass in balancing 57% ABV with classical botanicals, distilled at the historic Black Friars Distillery. A reference point for the navy strength category and exceptional value at £35.
Community Reviews
View All (7)Everything that makes Plymouth special is amplified here. The silky mouthfeel becomes oily and rich, the juniper becomes bold and assertive, and at 57% the cardamom and angelica reveal extraordinary depth.
26 February 2026Mix Plymouth Navy with fresh lime and sugar and you've got the perfect Gimlet. At 57% it cuts through the sweetness with assertive juniper, vivid citrus, and lingering cardamom warmth. Outstanding.
25 February 2026Plymouth Navy Strength at 57% is a monumental achievement. Bold juniper, oily richness, powerful smooth delivery, expanding spice, cutting citrus — and a long, warming finish of evolving complexity. Lingering cardamom, dry angelica bitterness. This is navy strength perfection.
4 December 2025