Plymouth Gin 1L
Plymouth Gin 1L is a 41.2% ABV (82.4 proof) English gin in a 1L bottle, distilled at the Black Friars Distillery in Plymouth, England — the oldest working gin distillery in England, distilling since 1793. Seven botanicals (juniper, coriander seed, lemon peel, sweet orange peel, sweet angelica root, orris root, cardamom — none of them bitter) are copper-pot distilled in a 7,000-litre still installed in 1855, yielding a gin softer, rounder, and more earthy than London Dry, with noticeable citrus and softened juniper. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 41.2% (82.4 proof)
- Size: 1L
- Botanicals: 7 — juniper, coriander seed, lemon peel, sweet orange peel, sweet angelica root, orris root, cardamom
- Distillery: Black Friars Distillery, Plymouth, England — distilling since 1793
- Method: Copper-pot batch distillation (1855 still); soft Dartmoor reservoir water; brief oak-cask rest
- Style: Softer, rounder, more earthy than London Dry; citrus-forward, softened juniper
Two Centuries of the Same Recipe
Plymouth's recipe reaches back to the 1793 Coates original, restored at 41.2% in the 1990s under Master Distiller Sean Harrison. It was the house gin of the great 19th-century cocktail books — the original gin specified in the Gimlet — and the 41.2% Original remains the classic Martini gin for drinkers who find London Dry too austere. Explore more Plymouth Gin and the gin collection.
Tasting Notes
Per Difford's Guide: pine, lavender, camphor, and lemon zest on a juniper-forward nose; fresh, zingy piney juniper with zesty lemon bite and orange ripeness on the palate; lingering pine and a touch of white pepper on the finish, with a slightly creamy mouthfeel.
How to Enjoy
The classic Plymouth Martini — gin and dry vermouth, stirred, lemon twist. Or a proper Gimlet: Plymouth, lime cordial, ice, shaken. The 1L format is the home-bar workhorse.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ABV of Plymouth Gin?
The Original is 41.2% ABV (82.4 proof); a 47% worldwide version and a 57% Navy Strength are separate products.
What botanicals are in Plymouth Gin?
Seven: juniper, coriander seed, lemon peel, sweet orange peel, sweet angelica root, orris root, and cardamom — none of them bitter.
Where is Plymouth Gin made?
At the Black Friars Distillery in Plymouth, England — the oldest working gin distillery in the country, distilling since 1793. Note: its former EU protected geographical indication lapsed in 2015 and was not renewed.
The original Gimlet gin — grab Plymouth Gin 1L online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.