Have you ever wondered what Navy strength actually means? And what's it got to do with Gin?
Sit down and pour yourself a glass my friend and wonder no longer.
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We enter the Royal British Navy, an organisation that liked their gin very boozy indeed. They found that if you mix a 'Navy' strength gin, around 57-58% with gunpowder [as you do when you're stuck on a boat for months on end with very little entertainment] - it still ignites if it has enough alcohol in it.  "Proof" it's good, really.
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Bit of food for thought while you enjoy this slow sipper. ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ
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A bold driven Navy, with a powerful punch of Juniper, tart notes from full fresh oranges and spice from cardamom and clove. Best served as a slow sipper with a slice of orange and a clove. Is great in cocktails due to it powerful flavour profile.
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Recommendations:
be brave = neat / on rocks
Add tonic with
Orange & clove = extra warmth
Slice of ginger = extra kick