Contemporary Navy
ReferenceUnited Kingdom, United States
ABV54-60% — Navy strength (historically 57%+) applied to contemporary botanical profiles.
Sub-styles
High-Proof ContemporaryOverproof Botanical
Tasting Notes
Amplified juniper, concentrated botanicals, alcohol warmth, more pronounced citrus and spice. Whatever the gin's signature botanical is, navy strength turns it up. The higher ABV also means more viscosity and a different mouthfeel.
Brand Guide
Well
N/A (navy strength is inherently premium)
Call
Plymouth Navy Strength ($35-42)
Premium
Hayman's Royal Dock, Four Pillars Navy ($42-55)
Top Shelf
Tarquin's Navy, Perry's Tot ($58+). Plymouth Navy is the benchmark
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The Story
Contemporary botanicals at gunpowder proof—amplified florals, citrus, or spice that hold their ground in stirred drinks and aromatic builds.