Plymouth Navy Strength Gin

I bought this a little while back and wanted to taste it in several drinks before I wrote a review of it especially since this will the Gin's first Rabble Review. So here we go. This is an outstanding and easy drinking Gin. It is a Navy Strength version of the regular Plymouth Gin. However, the botanicals seem to be stronger and more pronounced in this one as well. It has a wonderful juniper nose with a mixture of others and a citrus middle and end. Now if you drink this liquid you had better put on your "big boy drinking pants" because of the difference in proofs if you mix your drinks at the same ratios you will feel it very fast. Plymouth NS makes an outstanding Gin and Tonic (I like mine with two lime wedges) and even with the higher proof it goes down very smoothly. In my Martinis, I do a 3 to 1 ratio of gin to vermouth and it will knock your socks off with this gin. Dolins and Noilly Pratt ED are amazing with this gin. Lastly, a Gimlet was made for this gin. The flavors work so well together and on a hot South Carolina afternoon, it is a little glass of heaven. The only reason I did not score this higher is that it is very hard to find in the liqueur stores around me as only one store carries it regularly. Overall this is an outstanding Gin and I will do my best to keep it in my bar. If you like the original I believe you will like this as well.

Very good clean taste. Probably my definitive navy strength. Dangerous stuff.

Disclaimer: all comments refer to sample served neat, no water added, unless otherwise noted. Light grapefruit, lemon, and lime zest on the nose, and continues on entry. Juniper makes a sudden appearance, fades in intensity, yet still lingers end-to-end. Remains thick and sweet throughout, BUT....the light and laid-back taste profile betrays the high-ABV. While the burn is admirably low for the ABV (or I'm just used to cask strength spirits), the copper still alcohol signature comes through stronger than expected, and clashes with the otherwise sublime palate. The spice/sweetness ratio is acceptable. With a dash of water, the flavors muted, while the copper/ethyl mix came through. While I am not one to drink anything on the rocks, that is the way to go for this spirit. The flavprs were still attenuated, but so were the offending characteristics. As a mixer, this would be hard to top