Plymouth Sloe Gin

Where does Plymouth Sloe gin come from?

Plymouth Gin is an appellation d’origine contrôlée reserved for a certain type of gin that can only be produced in the city of Plymouth which itself is located in the south of England.

How is this gin made?

Although sloes grow all over Europe, the English sloe remains the most popular. As October approaches, the shrubs are full of fruit and the sloes are picked by hand, a thorny task to say the least! It takes four months to make this liqueur, whose taste and color are entirely natural. The sloes are gently left to infuse in Plymouth Gin and then water and sugar are added, giving Plymouth Sloe Gin its distinctive balance. According to tradition, the sloes must be pricked before maceration to release the intensity of the aromas … not with a fork, but with a silver pin! The established method, however, is to use a blackthorn.

That’s why it’s so popular!

Plymouth Sloe Gin is a liqueur based on the Plymouth Original. 

Tasting Tip: 

Plymouth Sloe Gin can be drunk neat, on ice or in cocktails.