Bathtub Gin Navy-Strength is the high-proof expression of Ableforth's Bathtub Gin, bottled at the traditional navy strength of 57% alcohol by volume. It keeps the deliberately old-fashioned identity of the Bathtub range, which is built around cold compounding and botanical infusion rather than a purely conventional London Dry approach. The result is a gin designed to be powerful, concentrated and highly aromatic, with the botanicals given a stronger presence by both the production method and the elevated alcohol strength.

The botanical structure follows the Bathtub Gin house style, centred on juniper berries, orange peel, coriander, cassia bark, cloves and cardamom. These botanicals are not presented as a discreet background layer; they are part of the identity of the spirit. Sources describing the production note that the seeds, pods and berries are cracked open before infusion, a detail that helps explain the intensity of the spice and citrus profile. The gin is therefore not only stronger in alcohol than the standard expression, but also more assertive in aromatic delivery.

On the nose, Bathtub Gin Navy-Strength opens with pronounced juniper and citrus, especially orange peel, followed by a clear wave of spices. Cardamom brings aromatic lift, coriander adds freshness and structure, while clove and cassia give warmth and depth. The style remains gin-led rather than sweet or liqueur-like, but the aromatic density is immediately more forceful than in many standard-strength gins.

On the palate, the attack is powerful, oily and dry. Juniper and citrus oils create the first impression, then the spice profile expands through cardamom, clove, cassia and coriander. The 57% alcohol carries the botanicals strongly, giving the gin a broad mouthfeel and a long, warming development. Despite the strength, the profile remains structured rather than simply hot: citrus keeps the expression lifted, while spice gives persistence and depth. The finish is long, dry and spicy, with lingering juniper, orange peel, clove and cassia.

Bathtub Gin Navy-Strength is best treated as a gin that needs controlled dilution. In a gin and tonic, it works with a clean premium tonic, plenty of ice and a simple orange garnish, allowing the citrus and spice to remain clear without overloading the glass. Its power also makes it suitable for cocktails that need a strong gin backbone, including a Negroni, a Martini variation or other stirred drinks where the botanicals need to stay visible against bitter or aromatic modifiers.