{"product_id":"barrel-aged-gin-50cl","title":"Barrel Aged Navy Strength Gin - 50cl","description":"\u003ch3\u003e5 YEARS IN THE MAKING\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNavy Strength gin is traditionally bottled at a minimum of 57% ABV. The term originates from the 18th-century British Royal Navy, where spirits were stored aboard ships alongside gunpowder. To verify the strength of the spirit, sailors mixed a small amount of gunpowder with the gin and attempted to ignite it. If the mixture burned, the spirit was considered strong enough - at least 57% ABV - and therefore “proved\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Barrel Aged Navy Strength Gin pays tribute to this tradition while adding a distinctive character of its own. Bottled at 59% ABV, a nod to our location at 59 degrees North, this expression combines the bold intensity expected of a Navy Strength gin with the complexity of extended cask maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike most Navy Strength gins, which are typically unaged, this release has been matured for five years in ruby port and bourbon casks before being expertly blended. The result is a rich amber spirit, offering exceptional depth, smoothness, and balance while retaining the robust strength synonymous with the style.\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orkney Distilling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56939074617722,"sku":"BAG_50_Online","price":33.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1343\/2169\/files\/CAG-SHOPIFY.jpg?v=1780997571","url":"https:\/\/www.orkneydistilling.com\/products\/barrel-aged-gin-50cl","provider":"The Orkney Distillery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}