James Gin Asian Parsnip Navy Strength
James Gin Asian Parsnip Navy Strength is the high-proof twin of James May's original Asian Parsnip gin: the same parsnip-and-Asian-spice recipe bottled at navy strength — 57% ABV (114 proof), 700mL — no adjustments, just amplified — and it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
The gin was born from a request by an American customer who said a navy strength version would change "the world of gin" — so the brand looked up what navy strength actually meant and released the Asian Parsnip recipe at 57%. Key botanicals are parsnip, grains of paradise, and rosemary, with ginger, caraway seed, cubeb pepper, fenugreek, cardamom, licorice root, sweet orange, juniper, angelica root, and coriander seed behind them. Conceived and engineered in Wiltshire, England, and distilled in the UK, it is May's own invention — he says he develops the recipes himself rather than licensing his name. It has won World Gin Awards Silver 2023 and London Spirits Competition Bronze 2023.
Tasting notes: the same flavour profile as Asian Parsnip, more intense — bright citrus and spicy root notes with crisp juniper on the nose; concentrated botanicals, parsnip warmth, and clean citrus zest on the palate; a long, warming, herbaceous finish.
Why buy Navy Strength? Because it is James May's parsnip gin turned up to 57% — the same recipe, built for bold cocktails. Browse the James Gin brand collection, more gin, and other international spirits.
Serving note: use in cocktails that benefit from high proof — a Navy Negroni or Martini — where it stands up to mixers.
What does "Navy Strength" mean? Gin bottled at 57% ABV or higher — a historical Royal Navy standard.
Is it a different recipe from Asian Parsnip? No — the same botanical recipe as the original, just bottled at 57% for more intensity.
Who makes James Gin? James May (Top Gear / The Grand Tour), who says he invents the recipes himself rather than licensing his name.
How do you drink a 57% gin? In cocktails that benefit from high proof — Negroni, Martini — using less spirit and letting it stand up to mixers.
What do parsnips taste like in gin? Nutty, subtly sweet, earthy, and savory — paired with Asian spices like ginger, cardamom, and fenugreek.
