Bathtub Gin Cask-Aged Navy-Strength

Bathtub Gin Cask-AgedBarrel-aged ginGin rested for a while in wooden casks. It picks up a golden colour and notes of vanilla, spice or the wine that filled the cask before.GlossarySee Barrel-aged gin gins Navy-StrengthNavy StrengthGin bottled at 57% ABV or more. Royal Navy lore holds that at this strength, gunpowder soaked in gin would still ignite.GlossarySee Navy Strength gins is a bold and complex gin crafted by Ableforth's in England. This exceptional spirit begins with their acclaimed Navy-Strength Bathtub Gin, renowned for its robust botanical profile and higher alcohol content. The gin is then aged for up to six months in small 50-litre ex-American whiskey casks, allowing for greater interaction between the spirit and the wood. This maturation process imparts rich notes of vanilla, creamy citrus, and a medley of spices, resulting in a gin that is both powerful and nuanced. With an ABV of 57%, it delivers a warm, lingering finish, making it an excellent choice for classic cocktails like the Last Word or enjoyed neat to fully appreciate its depth of flavor.

Woody · Spicy · Navy Strength

The documented recipe combines coriander, cardamom, cloves, cassia barkCassiaThe bark of a Chinese cinnamon tree, coarser and hotter than Ceylon cinnamon. It brings a warm, slightly sweet spice.Glossary, juniper, orange peel 2. Taste it with cold tonic, then let a little dilutionDilutionThe water added by melting ice. In the right amount it opens the aromas and softens the alcohol; too much flattens the drink.Glossary clarify the botanical finish.

For the recommended gin and tonic, use 5 cl of Bathtub Gin Cask-Aged Navy-Strength, 15 cl of Fever-Tree Indian Tonic WaterIndian tonicThe classic tonic: sparkling water, bitter quinine and sugar. The name recalls colonial India, where quinine warded off malaria.Glossary, and orange peel twistTwistA strip of peel twisted over the glass to release its oils, then dropped into the drink.Glossary and two cloves. Serve with generous, fresh ice and let the aromas open gradually. The recommended tonic is deliberately neutral enough to preserve the gin character, while the selected garnish gives a focused aromatic lift. Take a first sip immediately after stirring, then return after a moment as the dilution softens the alcohol and brings the mid-palate into balance. This measured approach keeps the tasting advice and the Perfect Serve aligned from nose to finish.