What botanicals are in Plymouth Navy Strength Gin — Proof and Providence at Black Friars?

The botanicals in Plymouth Navy Strength Gin — Proof and Providence at Black Friars include juniper, coriander seed, orange peel, lemon peel, angelica root, orris root, green cardamom.

Navy Strength

Plymouth Navy Strength Gin — Proof and Providence at Black Friars

Name: Plymouth Navy Strength Gin — Proof and Providence at Black Friars
Brand: Black Friars Distillery
Availability: InStock
Rating: 8.5 (8 reviews)

8 /10

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8.6 /10

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Distillery: Black Friars Distillery
Type: Navy Strength
ABV: 57% ABV
Price: £45.50
Botanicals: juniper, coriander seed, orange peel, lemon peel, angelica root, orris root, green cardamom

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Plymouth Navy Strength Gin is a Navy Strength gin made by Black Friars Distillery. ABV: 57% ABV. Key botanicals include juniper, coriander seed, orange peel, lemon peel, angelica root. Our expert rating is 8/10. community average is 8.6/10 from 7 reviews.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

Intensely aromatic without any harsh alcoholic burn. Juniper is bold and resinous — almost waxy in its concentration — with a sappy, coniferous depth that the standard Plymouth only hints at. Orange peel and lemon zest are vivid and immediate, their citrus oils amplified by the high ABV. Green cardamom adds an exotic, almost camphorous spice note. Beneath it all, angelica root provides a firm, dry anchor.

Palate

Powerful and commanding. The 57% ABV delivers extraordinary intensity without aggression — a feat of distilling skill. Juniper coats the palate with resinous authority, while coriander seed adds a warm, peppery dimension. The citrus notes are bright and penetrating, and the green cardamom, more prominent here than in the original strength, brings an aromatic complexity that elevates the entire profile. Orris root lends a powdery elegance that softens the edges.

Finish

Long and deeply satisfying. The juniper persists with remarkable tenacity, gradually yielding to warm cardamom and a lingering citrus brightness. There is a gentle heat — welcome, not aggressive — and a dry, earthy close from the angelica root. A finish of real stature.

Expert Review

8/10

Plymouth Navy Strength Gin is a masterclass in restrained power — seven classical botanicals distilled at Black Friars to the historic 57% ABV proof standard, delivering a spirit that honours naval tradition while standing as a modern benchmark for the category.

Joe Whitfield Editor-in-Chief

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Jackson Wu

— Impressive but Intense

7/10

The quality at 57% is undeniable — the juniper is bold, the coriander and citrus peels are vivid — but for casual drinking it's simply too powerful. The angelica earthiness on the finish can be heavy.

1 March 2026

Lena Petrova

— Naval Heritage Magnificence

9/10

Plymouth Navy Strength at 57% ABV is intensely aromatic without harsh burn. The juniper is bold and resinous, the coriander seed adds warmth, and the orange and lemon peel bring brightness. The angelica root grounds everything beautifully.

21 February 2026

Penelope Hart

— Historic and Extraordinary

9/10

The long, deeply satisfying finish tells you everything about this gin's quality. At 57% ABV the juniper, coriander, orange peel, lemon peel, and angelica create something truly exceptional.