It was only coined in 1993 by the wily marketing team behind Plymouth Gin but the concept it refers to is very old indeed.

Boasting a formidable 57% ABV (Alcohol by Volume), this exceptional gin recipe has explored uncharted flavour territories. js (and its iOS and Android SDK counterparts) is a JavaScript library that businesses use to integrate Stripe and accept online payments. Citrus was a natural partner for me; I love the freshness of all citruses, so orange and lemon were definite.

Fruity flavours like raspberry, lemon, citrus and mango are perhaps the most popular, but more creative concoctions with notes of vanilla, chocolate, peppercorn or ginger are also available. Bottling at 57% ABV (as required by British Navy law) allows the concentration of oils, extracted from the botanicals during distillation, to be raised significantly higher than a standard strength gin giving a fuller flavour and silky mouth-feel.

At the heart of Northmoor Navy Strength Gin are two key botanicals that define its unique character sweet orange peel and liquorice root. That said, some appreciate the smoothness, saying that it has a lingering soft and elegant flavour that can still cut through a tonic. Located on The Barbican, Plymouth, the distillery is known as Black Friars Distillery, the city's only gin distillery. Even with such a high ABV, this gin is incredibly smooth due to the lengthy distillation process helping to filter out any impurities. Whether you’re looking for a classic household favourite or a rare treat, Drink Finder’s selection of gin has you covered.Dartmouth English Gin, Dart Gin and Dartmouth Distillery Company are registered trademarks of Calancombe Estate Holdings Limited. As the stills heat up we constantly monitor the process, nosing and tasting as the distilled spirit as it comes off the still at different temperatures. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Our Navy Strength 'Gunpowder' Gin is distilled with juniper, bitter orange and the highest quality gunpowder tea sourced from our local Winchester tea blender.