Plymouth Honey Gin
Plymouth Honey Gin – Natural Honey Infused Gin | Black Friars Distillery
Plymouth Honey Gin is a beautifully crafted honey-infused gin 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. Combining the rich, smooth character of Plymouth Gin — made from its signature blend of seven hand-selected botanicals — with the natural warmth and sweetness of honey, this expression delivers a gin of exceptional approachability, depth, and versatility that is as enjoyable neat as it is in cocktails.
Plymouth Honey Gin represents the distillery’s vision for a naturally sweetened gin that enhances rather than masks the botanical complexity of the Plymouth style. The honey adds a warm, floral sweetness that complements the gin’s juniper, citrus, and spice character beautifully — creating a gin that is smooth, rounded, and deeply satisfying, with a natural richness that makes it one of the most accessible and crowd-pleasing expressions in the Plymouth range.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Warm and inviting with floral honey, juniper, citrus blossom, and a gentle botanical sweetness — the classic Plymouth character lifted by natural honey
- Palate: Smooth and beautifully balanced with warm honey, juniper, orange peel, and a gentle spice — naturally sweet without being cloying, with the Plymouth Gin botanical backbone providing structure and depth
- Finish: Warm, clean, and satisfying with lingering honey, citrus, and a gentle juniper note — the approachable, rounded finish of a premium honey gin
Key Highlights
- ✔ Natural honey infusion — warm floral sweetness complementing Plymouth’s seven-botanical blend
- ✔ Plymouth Gin base — the iconic gin style from Black Friars Distillery providing structure and depth
- ✔ From Black Friars Distillery — the UK’s oldest working gin distillery, Plymouth, since 1793
- ✔ Smooth and approachable — exceptional neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails
- ✔ 750mL bottle — ideal for gifting, entertaining, and everyday enjoyment
- ✔ Available at Del Mesa Liquor with nationwide shipping
How to Enjoy
Plymouth Honey Gin is wonderfully versatile. Enjoy it neat or over ice to appreciate its warm honey and botanical character, or in a Honey Gin & Tonic (over ice with premium tonic, a slice of lemon, and a drizzle of honey for garnish). It makes an exceptional Bee’s Knees cocktail (honey gin, fresh lemon juice, honey syrup) — one of the most elegant and naturally suited pairings for a honey gin. It also shines in a Honey Gin Sour or a French 75 with a honey twist. For food pairings, Plymouth Honey Gin pairs beautifully with honeycomb and aged cheese, smoked salmon with honey mustard, roasted chicken with herbs, light pastries, and fresh fruit desserts — warm, sweet-savory flavors that complement the gin’s honey character perfectly.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is Plymouth Honey Gin?
Plymouth Honey Gin is a honey-infused gin produced at Black Friars Distillery in Plymouth — the home of the iconic Plymouth Gin style. It combines Plymouth’s signature seven-botanical gin with natural honey to create a smooth, naturally sweetened expression that retains the botanical complexity and structure of the Plymouth style while adding a warm, floral honey character. It is classified as a flavoured gin rather than a traditional gin due to the addition of honey.
How does Plymouth Honey Gin differ from Plymouth Original?
While Plymouth Original Gin is a classic dry gin with a rich, smooth botanical character, Plymouth Honey Gin is naturally sweetened with honey — making it warmer, rounder, and more approachable in style. The honey adds a floral sweetness that complements the gin’s juniper and citrus botanicals without masking them, creating a gin that is ideal for those who prefer a slightly sweeter, more accessible serve.
Where can I buy Plymouth Honey Gin?
You can purchase it online through Del Mesa Liquor with nationwide shipping available.