Sipsmith V.J.O.P. — Very Junipery Over Proof, Very Seriously Good
Navy Strength 57.7% ABV ABV Sipsmith Distillery
4 March 2026
Juniper lovers unite
If you think most gins don't have enough juniper, V.J.O.P. at 57.7% is your answer. The doubled juniper charge creates something dense, oily, and resinous. The liquorice root and orris root add creamy depth beneath the juniper avalanche.
20 February 2026
Juniper overload
V.J.O.P. stands for Very Junipery Over Proof, and they're not joking. At 57.7% with double the juniper charge, this is almost overwhelmingly piney and resinous. The coriander seed and angelica root can barely be heard over the juniper avalanche. If you want juniper, this delivers — perhaps too much.
14 February 2026
Not for the faint-hearted
V.J.O.P. at 57.7% is Sipsmith at maximum power. The juniper is dense and oily, almost medicinal in concentration. With water, the cinnamon and warm spice emerge beautifully. A Navy Strength that demands respect.
20 January 2026
The ultimate juniper gin
Sipsmith V.J.O.P. at 57.7% is the ultimate expression of juniper in gin form. The doubled juniper charge creates something of extraordinary density and power — oily, resinous, and magnificently pine-forward. The very long finish with warm spice, cinnamon, and persistent juniper is unforgettable. For juniper purists, this is the holy grail.
6 January 2026
The juniper benchmark
No gin comes close to V.J.O.P. for pure juniper intensity. At 57.7% the doubled juniper charge with angelica root, liquorice root, and coriander seed creates something almost primal. The very long finish is magnificent.
25 October 2025
Monumental juniper expression
The palate is described as monumental and that's exactly right. At 57.7% with double juniper, this Navy Strength is a rolling, resinous wave of pine and spice. The warm spice from coriander seed persists through the very long finish. Extraordinary.
9 October 2025
Over proof excellence
Sipsmith's V.J.O.P. at 57.7% takes their London Dry recipe and dials everything up. The juniper is medicinal in its intensity, the liquorice root adds sweetness, and the orris root provides creaminess. A Navy Strength of real ambition.