Working in partnership with The National Museum of the Royal Navy, the Isle of Wight Distillery produces this unique, sophisticated 57% ABV Navy Strength Gin under special licence. Crafted in the spirit of high seas, courage and adventure - and named after one of our most famous warships - a percentage of all our HMS Victory Navy Strength Gin sales are donated to support her ongoing restoration.
The Royal Navy legislated that all ships must carry 100˚ proof (57% ABV) rum and gin on board. Gin for the officers, rum for the crew. As proof of its strength and purity, pussers would test each barrel using a rule of thumb method: a few grains of gunpowder were added to the spirits and heated using the sun’s rays, concentrated through a magnifying glass. If the powder ignited, the liquid was proof – pure, strong and likely to remain explosive in the heart of battle.
Style: Smooth yet complex with a classic, bold style
Nose: Intense citrus and peppery notes
Taste: Warm spice with vibrant lemon zest
Finish: Long, layered and complex with a well-rounded mouthfeel
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