Ableforth's Navy-Strength Infused Bathtub Gin 70cl 57%
ABV
Brand: Ableforth's
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… You must be at least 18
years old to purchase this product. By purchasing, you are
confirming you are at least 18 years old. Please see our full terms
and conditions here.
Store: www.thefoodmarket.com
Price:
49.95
GBP
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