Plymouth Honey Gin
42.1% ABV (82.4 proof, US expression) | 750mL | Flavored gin — natural honey flavor over Plymouth's original 1793 seven-botanical recipe | Black Friars Distillery, Plymouth, England — Plymouth Honey Gin takes the 1793 Plymouth recipe and layers in natural honey flavor — a flavored gin (not a liqueur, not distilled with honey) launched in the US in May 2026. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Plymouth's jet-black bottle and gold bee-and-honeycomb label tell the story at a glance. Master distiller Sean Harrison's official profile: sweet, sun-warmed honey over juniper and herbal notes, with a delicate balanced palate where honey and vanilla intertwine with an earthy, citrus finish. It ships in the classic Plymouth black glass. Among gins, this is the one for Bee's Knees devotees and G&T drinkers who like a honeyed twist.
Tasting notes
Official (Pernod Ricard USA, master distiller Sean Harrison): crystal-clear pour opening with sweet, sun-warmed honey aroma layered over juniper and herbal notes; delicate, balanced palate — honey and vanilla with an earthy, citrus finish.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 82.4 proof flavored gin — honey layered over the 1793 Plymouth recipe
- Made at Black Friars Distillery, Plymouth, England (distilling since 1793)
- US nationwide launch May 2026; limited-edition Bee's Knees cocktail kit ran May–June 2026
- Iconic jet-black bottle with gold bee-and-honeycomb label
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
The signature serve is a Bee's Knees — gin, lemon, honey syrup — or a G&T with a lemon twist and a honeyed edge. Also lovely neat over ice.
Frequently asked questions
Is Plymouth Honey Gin a liqueur?
No — it's a flavored gin. Natural honey flavor is added to the original 1793 Plymouth recipe; it is not distilled with honey and not a liqueur.
What proof is Plymouth Honey Gin?
The US expression is 82.4 proof (42.1% ABV). The UK expression is 41.2% — use the US figure for this bottle.
What cocktails use Plymouth Honey Gin?
The official signature serves are a Bee's Knees and a twist on a classic G&T.