Pickering's Navy Strength Gin: The 1947 Recipe at Full Naval Power
Originally published on gin.directoryPickering's Navy Strength Gin is a Gin made by Summerhall Distillery. ABV: 57.1% ABV. Our expert rating is 8.5/10.
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Nose
Clean, sweet lemony citrus and floral juniper with resounding spice commanding the aroma, intense fragrance of juniper pine with aromatic spices and fresh coriander
Palate
Robust but fragrant cardamom and anise unleashed in enormous waves, mouth-watering fennel and clove sweetness, juniper and eucalyptus with bright refreshing citrus
Finish
Outstandingly long warm linger of aromatic and sweet cardamom — persistent and deeply satisfying
Expert Review
8.5/10The 1947 Bombay recipe at a commanding 57.1% — the higher proof unleashes the sweeter botanicals, with cardamom and anise arriving in enormous waves over bold juniper and warming spice.
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