Plymouth Navy Strength Gin — Proof and Providence at Black Friars
Navy Strength 57% ABV ABV Black Friars Distillery
1 March 2026
Impressive but Intense
The quality at 57% is undeniable — the juniper is bold, the coriander and citrus peels are vivid — but for casual drinking it's simply too powerful. The angelica earthiness on the finish can be heavy.
21 February 2026
Naval Heritage Magnificence
Plymouth Navy Strength at 57% ABV is intensely aromatic without harsh burn. The juniper is bold and resinous, the coriander seed adds warmth, and the orange and lemon peel bring brightness. The angelica root grounds everything beautifully.
24 January 2026
Historic and Extraordinary
The long, deeply satisfying finish tells you everything about this gin's quality. At 57% ABV the juniper, coriander, orange peel, lemon peel, and angelica create something truly exceptional.
14 December 2025
The Definitive Navy Strength
Plymouth Navy Strength at 57% ABV is simply the greatest Navy gin ever made. The juniper, coriander seed, orange and lemon peel, and angelica root combine with breathtaking intensity and grace. Perfection.
31 October 2025
The Original Navy Gin
Plymouth literally invented Navy Strength and this 57% ABV expression shows why. Powerful and commanding yet remarkably smooth. The juniper, coriander seed, and citrus peel create extraordinary depth.
25 October 2025
Bold Without Aggression
What impresses most at 57% ABV is the absence of harshness. The orange peel and lemon peel add vivid citrus, the coriander seed brings warmth, and the angelica root provides an earthy anchor.
16 October 2025
Cocktail Essential
Plymouth Navy Strength cuts through any mixer at 57%. The juniper persists with remarkable tenacity alongside coriander seed warmth and citrus peel brightness. Indispensable for serious Negronis.