How should you serve Plymouth gin?
Plymouth gin can be served like other gins: in a gin and tonic with plenty of ice, in a martini, or in classic cocktails. It is a juniper-forward gin made at Plymouth in a copper pot still with seven botanicals. Its protected geographical status lapsed around 2015, but Plymouth remains a registered brand.
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How do you serve Plymouth gin?
Plymouth gin is versatile. The simple, reliable serves are below. Serving suggestions here are general guidance, since the sources I read did not specify them.
- Gin and tonic: a tall glass of ice, gin, tonic and a citrus slice or wedge.
- Martini: stirred with ice and strained into a chilled glass, with a lemon twist or olive.
- Other classics: gimlet, Tom Collins or a gin sour.
- Neat or chilled: a small pour for tasting at cool room temperature.
What is Plymouth gin?
Difford’s Guide notes that the original-strength Plymouth is made in a 7,000-liter copper pot still that has been in regular use for over 150 years, using seven botanicals. The page does not list them. Check the bottle for the stated ABV; the Navy strength version is higher.
Is Plymouth gin protected?
Plymouth gin received Protected Geographical Status in 2008. In November 2014 Pernod Ricard withdrew support for the status ahead of an EU deadline of February 2015. Plymouth Gin is now a registered trademark owned by Pernod Ricard. Its historic link to the Royal Navy goes back to the 1800s: by 1850 Coates and Co supplied over 1,000 casks of Navy strength gin to the Royal Navy each year, according to Difford’s Guide.
Is it London dry?
No. London dry is a process designation and Plymouth is a separate gin style and brand. Whether you prefer it is a matter of taste.
Tips
- Use plenty of ice and a chilled glass.
- Use a fresh tonic that is not flat.
- Store the bottle upright, cool and dark.
Drink responsibly and only if you are of legal age.
People also ask
Is Plymouth gin protected?
It received protected geographical status in 2008, but Pernod Ricard withdrew support in 2014 and the status ended in 2015. Plymouth Gin is now a registered trademark.
Is Plymouth gin good for a gin and tonic?
Yes, it works in a gin and tonic. Which gin you prefer is a matter of taste.
How many botanicals does Plymouth use?
Seven, according to Difford's Guide. The page does not list them.
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