Plymouth Navy Strength Gin

Gin had to be Navy Strength as it was stored next to the gunpowder below deck. A lower alcohol percentage like the today’s original with 41,2% would damage the gunpowder if it was to leak on the gunpowder. The Navy Strength with 57% is a flammable liquid and would therefore not damage the gunpowder. These days, no self-respecting bartender would omit it from their arsenal either.