The brand dates back to at least the early nineteenth century and perhaps even further. Very comfortable place to have a quiet plymouth gin we are regular visitors here and can always find a comfortable place to sit. The black friars distillery in plymouth, where it is made, dates back to at least 1793 and there is reason to believe that distilling may have been carried out on these premises much earlier. Plymouth distillery tour the home of plymouth gin gin. This classic gin produced in plymouth, england since 1793 is currently made at the black friars distillery. Book direct for the best available rates on our website or by contacting the. Youll be given an overview of the history of the distillery and given an introduction to the distilling process and the botanicals used. With that in mind, pack up your tonic, a cucumber maybe a lime if youre feeling adventurous and check out three of the best gin distilleries this fair isle has to offer. Plymouth london dry gin plymouth gin continues to be made according to the original artisanal method and recipe on the same historic site. All of the brands gin is made in just a single pot still, which was installed in 1855.
A quick look in the savoy cocktail book from 1930 and you will see it listed. Each set contains four 375 ml bottles of different styles of gin throughout history, providing an indepth, sensory exploration of the evolution of. The plymouth gin distillery is thought to have multiple ghosts residing within its walls, and it seems they are spread across the whole life time of the building. Depending on your martini ratio or preference for stirring or shaking letherbee gin can come out as if a completely different spirit. Today, there is only one brand, plymouth, which is produced by the black friars distillery. They have selected four classic cocktails to tell the story of plymouth gins. The business was known as coates until the brand was sold and then bought out by french company pernod ricard. From gin tastings to gin distillery tours, gin bars and even gin and tonic tea bags gin. The black friars distillery is the only remaining gin distillery in plymouth, in what was once a dominican order monastery built in 1431, and. Discover the history of the hallowed black friars distillery and get an introduction to the centuries old plymouth gin distillation process. Large merchants house, later converted to a gin distillery, now part used as a public house and restaurant. Wet, and its rich, earthy, and spice forward with a heavy dose of fennel and anise notes. Yesterdays fire at the historic plymouth gin distillery in plymouths southside street has mercifully left the 500 year old distillery building intact.
This heavily beamed distillery has been concocting gin since 1793, making it the oldest working producer of the spirit in england. Read through the and find out what other hotwire hackers loved about plymouth gin distillery. The third such book in the series, they also released books for their 50th and 75th anniversaries. Gin arrived in britain in the late 17th century following the arrival of a new monarch from the netherlands, king william iii. From the debauched slums of victorian london to dry martinis and fancy cocktail parties, gin has had a remarkable journey, a story that reflects the ever changing moods and sensibilities of society at large. Ad plymouth gin the oldest gin distillery in the uk. The following night there was an attempt to break in to the black friars distillery. Seven botanicals make up the blend, as well as dartmoor water. The distillery has been known to allow ghost tours and all night investigations in the more recent years, with some interesting results. Plymouth gin used to be protected geographical indication that pertains to any gin distilled in plymouth, england, but this stopped being true in february 2015. Our craft began way back in 1793, and weve never stopped searching for the new. Great cocktails, very comfy seating, and the place has heaps of history just ask the staff.
Before being a gin distillery, the buildings history was both rich and chequered. With a quayside location, plymouth gin historically made large sales to the british royal navy. The duke and duchess of bedford arrive to open the redeveloped black friars distillery, home of plymouth gin on the barbican and in operation since 1793. Black friars distillery, the working home of plymouth gin since 1793, is the oldest working gin distillery in england and is situated in the heart of the historic port city of plymouth. Bogmonster cranberry gin seeing as were in the heart of cranberry country, we wanted to do something to pay tribute to the local industry. The key difference between london gin and plymouth gin is the level of sweetness. Its one of the oldest gin brands still being produced today, though its had a somewhat discontinuous history, meaning its ascent in the gin world is a surprisingly recent. Although downtown plymouth was rebuilt after being bombed in wwii, further inland at the barbican port, black friars distillery is one of many original buildings still standing from the 17th century. Kidnapping a long short story the loveday ross cornish mysteries book.
Here, janet ford tells the story of how gins extraordinary popularity in 18th century england led to parliament trying to restrict. This bottle was part of a private collection if youd like more detailed info andor photos just get in touch. The plymouth gin distillery formerly known as the black friars distillery is now the only gin distillery remaining in the town of plymouth, england, located in what was once a dominican order monastery built in 1431. Like many other spirits, it began life in the alchemists workshop as a medicinal cureall, a link it would retain as a mainstay of european battlefields and colonial outposts. This is the first time a single distillery has ever made these four styles of gin, and the first time theyve been grouped together in a box set. Visit plymouth gin distillery on your trip to plymouth. Gin revolution celebrated by beefeaters master distiller. Certainly black friars can rightly claim to be the oldest working distillery in the uk. Discover the rich history of the black friars distillery, our blend of botanicals and the centuries old distillation process.
The distillery itself dates back to at least 1793, but theres evidence to suggest gin was distilled on site before that date. Our cranberry gin adds fresh local cranberries to the juniper and botanicals to create a unique and refreshing flavor that could only come from new england. Tamworth distilling is happy to now offer curbside pick up. Parts of the distillery building even date back to 1431 when it was a monastery for the black friars, and as such each bottle features a monk near the base. A detailed history of the north british distillery company ltd. The plymouth gin distillery is now the only distillery remaining in the town of plymouth, england and is located in what was once a dominican order monastery built in 1431 and is one of the oldest buildings in the town.
In operation since 1793, the plymouth gin distillery is the only gin distillery in the city. Parts of the beautiful building that houses the plymouth gin distillery are around 600. Plymouth dry gin 1970s bottling note a 75cl bottle of classic plymouth dry gin thought to date from the 1970s complete with an illustration of plymouth harbour circa 1793, the year plymouth gin was founded. A great short history about gin and the plymouth gin distillery, and moving on to the more important matters of tasting.
No single botanical dominates the spirit, which has the rich, fresh aroma of juniper. It only feels like stealing, but trust us, its totally above board. Plymouth gin distillery plymouth distillery facebook. These ingredients have made the spirit incredibly smooth and it works very well over ice with tonic water and a slice of. We have 648 of the best hotels near plymouth gin distillery ready for you to snag. The plymouth gin distillery building dates back to the early 1400s, with the. The building dates back to the early 1400s with the oldest part of the building the refectory, a medieval hall with a. The plymouth gin distillery have decided to close the visitor centre for the foreseeable future due to coronavirus. The plymouth gin distillery in the barbican, plymouth, england has been in operation since 1793 and used to be a significant manufacturer of gin in the uk. Plymouth gin is the second most named brand in the iconic savoy cocktail book of 1930.
If you drank gin while in the british royal navy, it was probably plymouth gin. They are going to be distilling boutique gin in their small distillery in westown. Plymouths black friars distillery dates back to 1431, when it was built as monastery. Gin distillery that offers a variety of three different tours, shop and cocktail lounge booking advisable for tours. Walking the cobblestone streets of plymouth to the black friars distillery, home of plymouth gin, feels like being transported back in time. Cheap hotels near plymouth gin distillery, barbican eng. This distillery is the birthplace of probably the most famous gin in britain plymouth gin. In 1896 in a book called stuarts fancy drinks and how to mix them the first ever.
Plymouth dry gin 1980s bottling note a 75cl bottling of plymouth dry gin thought to date from the 1980s complete with original presentation tube. The only spirits available for curbside pickup are the ones indicated below with the badge. Revered in the gin world, beefeaters master distiller desmond payne recently celebrated 50 years in the industry, and received an mbe for his work. The plymouth gin distillery is located right by the sea.
By entering the site, you agree to the terms and conditions and privacy policy. Hotels near plymouth gin distillery, plymouth on tripadvisor. There are a handful of tours available at the plymouth distillery, but the base offering is a bargain of a detour. Begin distilling is a new business started up by jo and dave james of new plymouth. Since 1793, plymouth gin original has been distilled using the same specific mix of exotic botanicals. A bar and bistro with the historical distillery equipment displayed behind the acrylic glass, it is claimed that pilgrim fathers stayed.
Also known as the black friars distillery, it is the only gin distillery in the city. Ad plymouth gin the oldest gin distillery in the uk hisdoryan. Find out all you ever wanted to know about how gin is made, and what makes one of the. Its the perfect introduction to our unique blend of exotic botanicals, and their colorful partner in craft. The plymouth gin distillery formerly known as the black friars. Wine from plymouth gin distillery house of townend. Either way, plymouth gin went on to play a massive role in the history of this historic maritime city and it still does.
Plymouth gin this historical gin, renowned for its superior quality, has been distilled on the same site since 1793 at the black friars distillery located a short distance from plymouth harbour. Book your tickets online for plymouth gin distillery, plymouth. Parts of the beautiful building that houses the plymouth gin distillery are around 600 years old. Plymouth gin distillery 2020 all you need to know before. Welcome to the plymouth gin distillery you need to be of legal drinking age in your country to join us on our adventure enter date of birth.
Plymouth gin tasting notes the gin guide the gin guide. Wherever you are on your gin journey, theres no better place to start than plymouth. The 10 closest hotels to plymouth gin distillery tripadvisor. Our first 50 orders will include a sweet treat from art in the age cafe. Did he always dream of running a distillery, and what does a master distiller actually do with his time. Plymouth gin distillery plymouth, england attractions. In the gin palace 400 different gins we were given a wonderful, informative and gentle guide to the art of gin tasting five subtlety different gins were on taste. The original building opens on to what is now southside street. Media in category plymouth gin distillery the following files are in this category, out of total. Their plymouth original strength has a distinctively different, less crisp flavour than the much more commonly available london dry gins and. The blaze broke out in the ducting system of the kitchen of the barbican kitchen brasserie, run by celebrity chefs james. Your tour includes a short tutored tasting of plymouth gin original and plymouth sloe gin. The original building opens on the southside street on the location of a dominican monastery dating back to 1431. All you ever needed to know about gin drinks galore meet.
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