First Impressions
Pickering's Navy takes the 1947 Bombay recipe to 57% at Edinburgh's Summerhall Distillery.
The Bottom Line
Pickering's Navy earns an 8 for 1947 Bombay spice at full naval power.
Navy Strength
Pickering's Navy Strength Gin: The 1947 Bombay Recipe at Full Naval Power
Tasting Notes
Nose
Amplified 1947 Bombay spice — cardamom and clove intensified at 57%, warming and aromatic
Palate
Bold warming spice at naval power — the 1947 recipe amplified with cardamom, clove and anise dominating, Edinburgh craft at its most intense
Finish
Deep spice warmth — the 57% carrying the Bombay spices with authority
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Joe Whitfield
Editor-in-ChiefLondon Dry, Distillery Heritage, Industry Analysis, Spirits Editorial
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