Plym Dry Gin / Coates & Co / Bot.1970s
Plymouth 46% ABV
28 February 2026
Definitive Plymouth Expression
Quite simply the finest Plymouth gin I have ever tasted. The 1970s Coates & Co bottling at 46% is a masterpiece — rich, earthy, complex, with that unmistakable Plymouth smoothness. Every gin lover should try this at least once. Extraordinary.
18 February 2026
Proper Plymouth Character
The Coates & Co Plymouth style is unmistakable even in a vintage bottling. Earthy, soft, and well-rounded at 46%. A wonderful gin for sipping slowly and contemplating the history of the Black Friars distillery.
5 February 2026
History of Plymouth Gin
A fascinating vintage Plymouth at 46% from the iconic Coates & Co. The fuller strength gives it a gorgeous depth, with that characteristic Plymouth softness and rooty quality intact after all these decades.
21 January 2026
Seventies Plymouth Excellence
This 1970s Coates & Co bottling is a stunning example of Plymouth gin at its peak. At 46% ABV, it is fuller and richer than the modern expression, with an earthier juniper and a wonderful silky texture.
19 December 2025
Lovely Vintage Find
Managed to find this 1970s Coates & Co Plymouth and it was worth every penny. The 46% strength carries the botanicals beautifully, with a warmth and depth that modern bottlings cannot quite capture.
18 December 2025
How Plymouth Should Taste
This is the real deal — Plymouth gin as it was in the seventies. At 46% the botanical profile is vivid and complex. The earthy, slightly sweet character that defines Plymouth style is beautifully expressed here.
7 November 2025
Good but Showing Its Age
While the historical significance is undeniable, this 1970s Plymouth at 46% has lost some of its botanical vibrancy over the years. The texture remains lovely but the aromatics have faded. Still interesting to taste, though.