Hayman's Navy Strength Royal Dock Gin book A Scottish barley vodka blending

A Scottish barley vodka blending two spirits distilled separately from heritage barley strains

A few dashes suit an Old Fashioned

An unusual

gently sweet on the palate and sweeter on the finish

A dry curaçao from Alexandre Gabriel of Cognac Ferrand

Hayman's Navy Strength Royal Dock Gin book A Scottish barley vodka blendingA robust navy strength gin from the Hayman family, whose forebears supplied a high strength gin to the Royal Navy's dockyard at Deptford from 1863, the strength ensuring gunpowder would still light if a barrel leaked. Bottled at 57%, it shows piney juniper, candied ginger and zesty lemon over nutty angelica. Big and punchy; superb in a Gimlet or a Martini. Thirsty for ideas? Hit 'Cocktails with this ingredient' below. ABV 57% 70cl England