Likewise, if you look at the first famous bartenders guide, the Savoy Cocktail Book, Plymouth gin is called for in more recipes than any other name brand spirit.

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One of the first references to this cocktail was published in New York in 1896 in "Stuart's Fancy Drinks, " which refers to a Marguerite Cocktail a dash of orange bitters, French vermouth and Plymouth gin.

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Which is convenient, as today gin, in particular high-end gin such as Plymouth, Tanqueray No. 10, Hendrick's and Beefeater 24, is back in fashion.

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As I mentioned in my previous article, but worth repeating, is that in addition to making two excellent gins (and a world-class sloe gin), Plymouth has what may very well be the best distillery tour anywhere.

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Plymouth, which is a classic, versatile gin, I grew bored of, since it lacks that punch of juniper I enjoy in a gin.

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Plymouth, owned today by Pernod Ricard, arguably has the richest history of any gin, period.

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