Peter in the Navy: character, high-proof
Peter in the Navy is a Navy Strength Gin, a type of gin historically linked to the Royal Navy and characterized by an alcohol content of over 57%.
Its origin is traced back to an ancient test used aboard British ships: gin was poured over gunpowder, and if it could still ignite, the distillate had a sufficiently high alcohol content.
In 2020, Peter in the Navy was created, a more intense and bold version of Peter in Florence, yet capable of maintaining balance and freshness despite the high alcohol content.
The recipe focuses on 9 botanicals, reducing the more floral components and leaving more room for juniper, which becomes the true protagonist of the aromatic profile.
9 botanicals, a bolder character
Less floral. More juniper. More intensity.
The Peter in the Navy recipe is born from an essential selection of 9 botanicals, designed to support the distillate's greater structure without sacrificing balance.
Juniper is at the heart of the aromatic profile, accompanied by the freshness of lemon and bergamot, the spicy notes of cardamom and cassia, and the depth of orris, angelica, and coriander.
The result is a more intense, balsamic, and structured gin, yet still surprisingly harmonious.
The Botanicals
A GIN BORN IN TUSCANY
Tasting Notes
Nose - on the nose, juniper emerges immediately, more intense and prominent than in Peter in Florence.
Its balsamic, resinous, and slightly camphoraceous notes intertwine with the freshness of citrus and the spicy component of the other botanicals, creating a bold and complex aromatic profile.
Palate - on the palate, it is rich, full, and intensely aromatic.
Despite its high alcohol content, it maintains a surprising smoothness. Juniper dominates the entry, while citrus and spices contribute freshness, depth, and balance to the sip.
Finish - long, persistent, and pleasantly balsamic.
Juniper accompanies the finish along with light spicy and citrus notes, leaving an intense yet clean sensation.
The perfect serve - lemon zest, a sprig of rosemary, or a few juniper berries.
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