Plymouth Sloe Gin

Rich, smooth, and quintessentially British, Plymouth Sloe Gin is a masterful example of the traditional English countryside spirit. Crafted using Plymouth Gin — a balanced, earthy gin style — as its base, it is infused with handpicked wild sloe berries from hedgerows in the Blackthorn bush.

The maceration process extracts deep fruit flavour and rich colour, creating a complex liqueur that beautifully combines the tart sweetness of sloes with the subtle spice and citrus of Plymouth’s botanicals. Bottled at 26% ABV, it’s both elegant and comforting — perfect for sipping, mixing, or seasonal enjoyment.

Smooth, fruity, and full-bodied, Plymouth Sloe Gin represents over two centuries of distilling craftsmanship and tradition.

Produced at the historic Black Friars Distillery in Plymouth, England — the oldest working gin distillery in Britain (dating back to 1793) — Plymouth Sloe Gin is a proud expression of English heritage. The distillery’s original copper still, dating from 1855, continues to produce the gin base used in this spirit today.

Coates & Co., the original founders, were pioneers in establishing the distinctive “Plymouth” gin style — softer, earthier, and slightly sweeter than traditional London Dry. The same meticulous approach defines their sloe gin, blending heritage and natural flavour in a liqueur that epitomises British craftsmanship.

Style: Sloe Gin (Fruit Infused Gin Liqueur)

Region: Plymouth, Devon, England

Producer: Plymouth Gin Distillery (Coates & Co. / Pernod Ricard)

Distillation: Plymouth Gin base infused with handpicked wild sloe berries

Base Ingredient / Composition: Plymouth Original Gin (grain spirit with seven botanicals)

Maturation / Aging: Rested for several months to extract colour and flavour

Cask Influence: None (maceration in neutral tanks)

Filtration / Proofing: Light filtration and blended with sugar and pure water

Appearance: Deep ruby red

ABV: 26 %