Gin Navy Strength

Sipsmith V.J.O.P. — Very Junipery Over Proof, Very Seriously Good

Name: Sipsmith V.J.O.P. — Very Junipery Over Proof, Very Seriously Good
Brand: Sipsmith Distillery
Availability: InStock
Rating: 8.0 (1 reviews)

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8 /10

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Producer: Sipsmith Distillery
Type: Navy Strength
ABV: 57.7% ABV
Price: £37.50

Sipsmith V.J.O.P. is a Gin made by Sipsmith Distillery. ABV: 57.7% ABV. Our expert rating is 8/10.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

Juniper of extraordinary intensity — dense, oily, almost medicinal in its concentration. This is juniper as a statement of intent, supported by Seville orange and lemon peel that cut through with a sharp, bright acidity. Cassia bark and cinnamon add a brooding, woody warmth. Beneath the juniper onslaught, liquorice root and orris contribute a sweet, powdery depth. The alcohol is perceptible but controlled, adding lift rather than burn.

Palate

Monumental. The doubled juniper charge makes its presence felt immediately — a rolling, resinous wave that coats every surface of the palate. Yet for all its intensity, there is genuine complexity here. Coriander seed warmth and the warm spices of cassia and cinnamon provide counterbalance, while Seville orange bitterness and lemon acidity prevent the juniper from becoming monotone. Ground almond contributes a subtle creaminess to the texture. The 57.7% ABV provides extraordinary body and viscosity.

Finish

Very long. The juniper seems to have no intention of departing, persisting through layers of warm spice, citrus peel, and a dry, earthy angelica root note. There is a faint, pleasant bitterness at the very end — orris and orange peel combining — and a warmth that settles in the chest with quiet authority.

Expert Review

8/10

Sipsmith V.J.O.P. is a commanding Navy Strength gin bottled at 57.7% ABV that puts juniper at the absolute centre of the experience. Backed by a carefully composed botanical bill and considerable craft from Sipsmith Distillery, it earns a well-deserved 8 out of 10.