Purist 57 Black Gin
57% ABV
£44.95
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Originally launched in December 2020 as a limited edition gin, intended to be 57 bottles cut to 57%. The batch sold out so quickly that they’ve decided to make this a core gin, which is permanently available. This navy strength addition of the award-winning Purist Gin makes for a richer, more complex taste with a delicate balance of the gin’s key botanicals, which include yuzu, cassia and almond.
Tasting notes
Key Botanical(s):
Yuzu, Juniper, Almond, CassiaGoes great with:
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About
Purist Gin is a small but growing gin brand with pure creativity at its heart. The team collaborated with the Purist Art project on the label, which involves working with independent artists, and the team will continue to work with the project on future batches. This combination of quality, art and nuance is something the team really pride themselves on. The gin development was carried out by 21-year-old distiller Bruce Walker, who launched the brand during the Corona Virus lockdown in a 6 week period as a way of keeping his other business afloat. The success of the initial small batch gave the small team a renewed sense of enthusiasm coming out of lockdown, which means it’s now become Bruce’s primary business and everyone at Purist is very excited to see where they can take the brand and products.
Navy Strength Gin
Navy Strength Gin, sometimes called gunpowder or overproof, has to be at least 57% ABV to be classed as a Navy Strength Gin in the UK. It earned the name ‘Navy Strength’ because sailors used to test the ABV of their rationed gin on the ship by mixing it with a small quantity of gunpowder and if the mixture ignited they would know the gin was suitable and had not been watered down. The higher ABV can often amplify the flavours and aromas.
Production
The gin distillation takes place at Distillutions, an award-winning Scottish Gin Distillery in Angus. They use a single-shot process and together with some traditional botanicals, the Purist Gin team chose to use some rather unique, less traditional botanicals, like Yuzu, which results in a real flavour journey on the palate. In 2021, the small team moved into a permanent Glasgow based address as they focus on growing the business, while production remains at Distillutions.
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