Plymouth Sloe Gin
Plymouth Sloe Gin – Traditional English Sloe Gin Liqueur | Black Friars Distillery
Plymouth Sloe Gin is a premium traditional English sloe gin liqueur from the Black Friars Distillery in Plymouth, England — the oldest working gin distillery in the United Kingdom and the home of one of the world’s most iconic gin styles. Made by steeping hand-picked sloe berries — the small, tart wild fruit of the blackthorn bush — in Plymouth Gin with a touch of sugar, this expression delivers the authentic, fruit-forward character of traditional English sloe gin: rich, vibrant, and deeply flavorful, with the unmistakable Plymouth Gin backbone providing structure and depth.
Sloe gin has been a beloved English tradition for centuries — a seasonal liqueur made from the autumn harvest of sloe berries, steeped in gin to extract their deep ruby color, tart fruit character, and natural sweetness. Plymouth Sloe Gin honors that tradition with the quality and craftsmanship of one of England’s most celebrated distilleries, producing a sloe gin of genuine character that is as beautiful to look at as it is to drink.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Rich and inviting with ripe sloe berry, dark cherry, almond, and a subtle gin botanical backdrop — the classic aromatics of a well-made traditional English sloe gin
- Palate: Smooth and full-flavored with concentrated sloe berry, dark fruit, a gentle tartness, and a warm sweetness balanced by the Plymouth Gin base — rich, vibrant, and deeply satisfying
- Finish: Long and warming with lingering dark fruit, almond, and a gentle gin spice — the authentic finish of a premium traditional sloe gin
Key Highlights
- ✔ Hand-picked sloe berries — steeped in Plymouth Gin for authentic traditional character
- ✔ Plymouth Gin base — the iconic seven-botanical gin providing structure and depth
- ✔ From Black Friars Distillery — the UK’s oldest working gin distillery, Plymouth, since 1793
- ✔ Deep ruby color — as beautiful to look at as it is to drink
- ✔ 750mL bottle — ideal for gifting, cocktails, and seasonal celebrations
- ✔ Available at Del Mesa Liquor with nationwide shipping
How to Enjoy
Plymouth Sloe Gin is wonderfully versatile. Enjoy it neat or over ice as a digestif to appreciate its rich fruit character, or mixed with premium tonic water and a slice of lemon for a beautiful Sloe Gin & Tonic. It is the essential ingredient in a classic Sloe Gin Fizz (sloe gin, lemon juice, sugar, soda water) — one of the most refreshing and elegant cocktails in the English canon. It also makes a stunning Sloe Negroni when substituted for sweet vermouth. For food pairings, Plymouth Sloe Gin pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, cheese boards with fruit preserves, duck pâté, venison, and Christmas pudding — rich, autumnal flavors that complement its dark fruit character perfectly.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is sloe gin?
Sloe gin is a traditional English liqueur made by steeping sloe berries — the small, tart wild fruit of the blackthorn bush, harvested in autumn — in gin with sugar. The sloe berries impart a deep ruby color, a rich dark fruit character, and a natural tartness that is balanced by the sweetness of the sugar and the botanical complexity of the gin base. Sloe gin has been a beloved English tradition for centuries and is classified as a liqueur rather than a gin due to its added sugar content.
How does Plymouth Sloe Gin differ from regular Plymouth Gin?
Plymouth Sloe Gin is a liqueur made by macerating sloe berries in Plymouth Gin with sugar — it is sweeter, lower in alcohol, and fruit-forward compared to the original gin. While Plymouth Gin is a classic cocktail spirit with a dry, botanical character, Plymouth Sloe Gin is richer, darker, and more dessert-like in style, making it ideal for sipping, digestif service, and fruit-forward cocktails like the Sloe Gin Fizz.
Where can I buy Plymouth Sloe Gin?
You can purchase it online through Del Mesa Liquor with nationwide shipping available.