Nose: Fresh citrus, more like lemon juice than lemon peel, with juniper, caraway seed and coriander all easily discerned. There is a warm, restrained spice quality to the nose. Palate: Mild peppery juniper, citrus, and warm earthy spices. The texture is outstanding, with an oily quality that makes it smoother and more rounded in character than most gins. The palate is rich and satisfying and has excellent balance. Finish: Medium. Citrus and spice notes with a fruity hint in the aftertaste. Unlike many gins created over the last decade Plymouth does not try to bombard the palate with a barrage of juniper or overload the senses with a bushel of botanicals. The recipe is reputedly simple with just seven ingredients, all of which are distilled in a “one shot” process, as is the case with London Dry gin. In fact, Plymouth is essentially a type of London dry ... just made in Plymouth. "Plymouth Gin" used to be a protected regional designation that could only be used by gin made in Plymouth, England but that is no longer the case. The aroma and flavour are excellently balanced, but its outstanding characteristic is its texture. The mouth-feel is rich, creamy and full which makes the palate seem more intense than it actually is. The result is a gin that is full and satisfying but also delicate and relaxed. Whilst I very much enjoy exploring new gins I sometimes find myself gravitating back to Plymouth and there is often a bottle in the bar. “Very Good” : 85/100 (4 stars)