Yarm Navy Strength Gin

Dry juniper meets notes of orange peel and star anise in Yarm 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 Gin. Bottled at 57%, it keeps a full botanical character while remaining smooth on the palate.

Citrus · Dry · Spicy · Navy Strength

On the nose, juniperJuniperThe one compulsory botanical: gin must taste predominantly of juniper. Its "berry" is really a small conifer cone, resinous and peppery.Glossary and orange peel come first, with the star anise rising as the glass warms. The juniper sets a resinousResinousAn aroma reminiscent of pine or fir resin. It is juniper's signature, due to compounds such as pinene.Glossary, pine-like frame from the first sip. Orange peel brings a bright, slightly bitter citrus edge, coriander adds a warm, peppery note, and star anise lays a sweet aniseed spice over the heart of the sip. The finish holds on to the warmth of the spices.

Yarm Distillery is an independent family business established in 2018. Sam and Richard Marsden have worked in drinks production and bottling since 2008; Sam directs the company and Richard oversees production. The gin is handcrafted in small batchesSmall batchProduction in small quantities per distillation run, often in a small still. The term has no legal definition.Glossary using copper stills at Eaglescliffe.

To make a Yarm Navy & tonic, fill a rocks glassRocks glassA short, heavy glass (tumbler) for a spirit over a large ice cube or a short cocktail.Glossary with ice, pour in 4 cl gin, add 10 cl 1724 Tonic Water and finish with orange peel. The producer suggests pairing the gin with a premium tonic; this particular choice lengthens the spirit while keeping its dry character in view. The tonic's gentle bitterness meets the orange peel, and the added volume softens the 57% strength so that the coriander and anise come through more clearly. The orange garnish draws attention to the citrus accent already present in the gin, and its oils add a fresh scent at the rim of the glass. A rocks glass keeps the serve short and concentrated, closer to the gin's full strength than a tall highballHighballA long drink served in a tall, straight glass with plenty of ice: a spirit topped with soda or tonic. The word also names the glass.Glossary would.