So, what is Plymouth Gin? Well, it’s two things. First, it’s a style of gin created in the 18th century in Plymouth, on the southwestern coast of England. This style is considered a derivative of London Dry but characterized as being less juniper forward and focusing more on citrus and earthy notes. Second, it’s the brand Plymouth Gin, which is the only distiller left producing Plymouth-style gin and famed for being crafted at England’s oldest working distillery dating back to 1793, with the structure itself, a former monastery, being built in 1431. The gin’s recipe is tightly guarded, of course, only being passed down verbally from one master distiller to the next. Seven botanicals are used: angelica, cardamom, lemon, coriander, juniper, orris, and orange. The gin opens with intense aromatics: orange blossom, citrus zest, coriander, herbs, soft juniper, and black pepper and clove spice. The palate is smooth and full bodied with flavors of earthy coriander, fennel, lemon/lime citrus, and balanced juniper, and finishes clean and fresh. Remember that summer is fleeting and by the time you’re reading this it’s half over, so time to catch up on your G+Ts, Gimlets, and French 75s! - Zach Rouillard #ZACHFRENCH75