Ludlow Navy Strength Dry Gin - Review & Tasting Notes
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About Ludlow Navy Strength Gin
Ludlow Navy Strength Dry Gin was launched in 2019 by Shropshire Hills Distillery, founded in 2018 by Shaun Ward following careers in classical music and architectural conservation. The distillery is home to six stills, ranging from the smallest ‘Nicholas’ which is use to create new recipes, up to their latest and largest additions 'Edward' and 'Richard'. Ludlow Navy Strength is based on the recipe for their original Ludlow Dry Gin and features locally foraged gorse. |
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The Gin Guide Review
Based on their original Ludlow Dry Gin recipe, distiller Shaun Ward has not only increased the ABV to create their Navy Strength, but crucially he has also increased the volume of botanicals used in the distillation in order to maximise the flavour potential at the higher ABV. A hearty and traditional core of juniper and classic botanicals is beautifully harmonised with citrus peels and contemporary notes of soft cardamom spice and subtly floral gorse. The mouthfeel is full, rounded and very smooth, with a lingering finish that remains impressively smooth for the ABV. With a dash of tonic the flavour is elevated as citrus oils release and with peppery juniper notes and cardamom developing further. Lemon peel makes for an ideal garnish starting point when serving as a G&T. An exceptional example of a Navy Strength Gin. - Paul Jackson, 2020 |
Tasting Notes
NOSEBright citrus & juniper,
with a subtle floral character |
PALATE
Juniper-led & citrussy,
with cardamom & coriander seeds. |
FINISH
Lingering with zesty citrus, peppery juniper & hints of floral notes.
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Serving Suggestion
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Meet the Maker
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I was on a 10k run and ran past a gin distillery, the eureka moment, no one has made Ludlow Gin, my obsessive character kicked in, I love planning and I like a challenge. Before I knew it, I’d applied for the license, bought my first still, been granted a license and made my first gin about two months later. - Shaun Ward, Founder & Distiller
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Also try Ludlow Dry Gin, Ludlow Triple Citrus & Pomegranate Gin and Ludlow Spiced Gin. For another gin from Shropshire try Henstone Navy Gin, and for another gin featuring gorse try Isle of Bute Gorse Gin or Gower Gin.
Also try Ludlow Dry Gin, Ludlow Triple Citrus & Pomegranate Gin and Ludlow Spiced Gin. For another gin from Shropshire try Henstone Navy Gin, and for another gin featuring gorse try Isle of Bute Gorse Gin or Gower Gin.
