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We’re a group of dedicated individuals trying to bring ever more delightful drinks experiences to ever more people. Discover the huge range of bottles and gifts.This is the Navy-Strength edition of the famous Bathtub Gin from Ableforth's. As well as boasting a higher ABV than the original Bathtub Gin, this edition also has a bigger botanical punch thanks to the 'bashing up' (technical term) of the botanicals to release more flavour.
The story goes that the term Navy-Strength was the result of the British Navy demanding gin to be bottled at 57% abv so that if it was accidentally splashed on gunpowder, the powder would still ignite. It was more likely that it was a weight-saving measure but that's not as fun now is it?
As well as being named Best Compound Gin three years in a row at the World Gin Awards, Bathtub Gin - Navy-Strength was awarded the IWSC Trophy for Contemporary Gin in 2017!
Tasting Notes
Nose: The additional abv is immediately apparent, but well-tempered by a huge whack of citrus. After the initial hit of juniper and citrus, the spices are easily accessible – far more so than in the standard Bathtub. Top-notes of cinnamon and cardamom are supported by the earthier coriander and clove. Overall, this has one of the best noses I've ever experienced on a gin.
Palate: Huge, mouth-filling, oily and complex. The initial burst of flavour comes courtesy of the spices – cardamom, cinnamon, then follows the citrus and juniper backbone, before settling into a wonderful melange of that coriander and clove combination. Absolutely fantastic.
Finish: Incredibly long and lingering, with the cinnamon and clove jostling for position for literally minutes after the initial sip.
Overall: We talk about ‘sipping gins’ all the time, but I’m not convinced anyone is actually buying it. This, my friends, is the exception. An absolutely ridiculously flavour-packed spirit, far beyond the reaches of what would be possible using distillation alone as a method of manufacture. Just remarkable…
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Made by: Ableforth's
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom
Sold by Master of Malt
Delivery
Service | Price | Estimated Arrival | Order Within | Free Delivery Threshold* |
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Standard | £4.95 | Monday 04 November to Wednesday 06 November | 22 hours, 47 minutes | £99.00 |
Express | £6.95 | Monday 04 November | 22 hours, 47 minutes | £99.00 |
Ingredients & Nutrition
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Press & Awards
Trophy - Contemporary Gin - 2017, International Wine & Spirit Competition
Gold Outstanding - Gin - Contemporary Styles - 2017, International Wine & Spirit Competition
Winner - Best Compound Gin - 2018, World Gin Awards
Winner - Best Compound Gin - 2017, World Gin Awards
Winner - Best Compound Gin - 2016, World Gin Awards
Winner - Best Compound Gin - 2015, World Gin Awards
Master - Navy Strength - 2018, The Gin Masters (The Spirits Business)
Master - Contemporary - 2018, The Gin Masters (The Spirits Business)
Gold - Contemporary Gin - 2017, World Gin Awards
Gold - Contemporary - 2017, The Gin Masters (The Spirits Business)
Gold - Gin - 2017, San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Gold - Navy Strength - 2015, The Gin Masters (The Spirits Business)
Gold - Navy Strength - 2014, The Gin Masters (The Spirits Business)
Silver - Best Navy Gin - 2019, World Gin Awards
Silver - Super Premium Gin - 2018, International Spirits Challenge