Plymouth Gin

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Plymouth Gin

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'''Plymouth Gin''' is a style and brand of gin that has been distilled on the same premises on the [[Barbican, Plymouth|Barbican]] in [[Plymouth]], Devon, since 1793. The site of production, the [[Plymouth Gin Distillery]], was built in 1431 and is reputed to have once been a [[monastery]] of the [[Dominican Order]], widely known as "[[Black Friars]]". For this reason, it has traditionally been called the "{{notatypo|Black Friars}} Distillery", and this name appears embossed on the gin bottles.{{cite web
'''Plymouth Gin''' is a protected brand of gin that has been distilled on the same premises on the [[Barbican, Plymouth|Barbican]] in [[Plymouth]], Devon, since 1793. The site of production, the [[Plymouth Gin Distillery]], was built in 1431 and is reputed to have once been a [[monastery]] of the [[Dominican Order]], widely known as "[[Black Friars]]". For this reason, it has traditionally been called the "{{notatypo|Black Friars}} Distillery", and this name appears embossed on the gin bottles.{{cite web
|title = Plymouth Gin
|title = Plymouth Gin
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|url= http://www.devon-online.com/attractions/plymouthgin/Welcome.htm
|url= http://www.devon-online.com/attractions/plymouthgin/Welcome.htm
|access-date = 2009-02-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210605182857/http://www.devon-online.com/attractions/plymouthgin/Welcome.htm|archive-date=5 June 2021|date=2005
|access-date = 2009-02-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210605182857/http://www.devon-online.com/attractions/plymouthgin/Welcome.htm|archive-date=5 June 2021|date=2005
}} The taste profile of the style has been described as "earthy",{{cite magazine|last1=Khabiri |first1=Layla |title=8 gin styles you should know about, plus cocktail suggestions and the best bottles to buy of each type. |url=https://www.eater.com/spirits/2015/7/1/8664729/explainer-the-8-most-common-styles-gin-of-the-best-bottles-to-buy |access-date=21 December 2021 |magazine=Eater |date=1 July 2015 |language=en}} and featuring more citrus notes{{cite magazine |last1=Beggs |first1=Alex |title=The 4 Types of Gin and What They Even Are |url=https://www.bonappetit.com/story/different-types-of-gin |access-date=21 December 2021 |magazine=Bon Appétit |publisher=Condé Nast |date=18 October 2017}} than the "London Dry" gin style, of which Plymouth Gin is considered an offshoot, or subtype.{{cite magazine |last1=Hughes |first1=Ashlie |title=London Dry Vs. Plymouth Gin Explained: The Differences Between Them |url=https://vinepair.com/articles/london-dry-vs-plymouth-explained/ |access-date=21 December 2021 |magazine=VinePair |date=14 October 2021}}
}} Plymouth-style gin is considered a derivative of [[London Dry]], distinguished by a more "earthy" taste profile.{{cite magazine|last1=Khabiri |first1=Layla |title=8 gin styles you should know about, plus cocktail suggestions and the best bottles to buy of each type. |url=https://www.eater.com/spirits/2015/7/1/8664729/explainer-the-8-most-common-styles-gin-of-the-best-bottles-to-buy |access-date=21 December 2021 |magazine=Eater |date=1 July 2015 |language=en}} and featuring more citrus notes{{cite magazine |last1=Beggs |first1=Alex |title=The 4 Types of Gin and What They Even Are |url=https://www.bonappetit.com/story/different-types-of-gin |access-date=21 December 2021 |magazine=Bon Appétit |publisher=Condé Nast |date=18 October 2017}}{{cite magazine |last1=Hughes |first1=Ashlie |title=London Dry Vs. Plymouth Gin Explained: The Differences Between Them |url=https://vinepair.com/articles/london-dry-vs-plymouth-explained/ |access-date=21 December 2021 |magazine=VinePair |date=14 October 2021}}


Plymouth Gin was the only spirit made in England, and one of only three gins in the world, that carried a [[geographical indication]] (GI) designation with the [[European Union]], certifying its traditional origin. In 2015, the distillery's owners declined to pursue renewal of the GI, considering its protection was unneeded. This leaves only {{lang|es|Gin de Mahón}} from [[Spain]] and {{lang|lt|Vilniaus Džinas}} (Vilnius gin) from [[Lithuania]] to carry GI status.
Plymouth Gin was the only spirit made in England, and one of only three gins in the world, that carried a [[geographical indication]] (GI) designation with the [[European Union]], certifying its traditional origin. In 2015, the distillery's owners declined to pursue renewal of the GI, considering its protection was unneeded. This leaves only {{lang|es|Gin de Mahón}} from [[Spain]] and {{lang|lt|Vilniaus Džinas}} (Vilnius gin) from [[Lithuania]] to carry GI status.
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