While use of gin in general declined in England from the 1750s, the Plymouth-style was somewhat insulated from the falling consumption and low regard which distilled grain spirits had acquired in the aftermath of the Gin Craze. Despite the drink’s name, The Modern was invented at the start of the twentieth century by Charlie Mahoney. Today, there is only one brand of Plymouth-style gin, the Plymouth brand, which is produced at the Black Friars Distillery in Devon. In 2015, the distillery's owners declined to pursue renewal of the GI, considering its protection was unneeded.

Plymouth Sloe Gin is ideal as an accompaniment to desserts and cheeses or simply enjoyed chilled over ice or simply served neat. This gives protection from imitators not located within the designated places, or not using the approved methods of production, as such producers are not permitted to use the specified term for their products. Finally, I finished up the night with Plymouth’s Southside (pictured, because it was so cool looking), which actually didn’t include sloe gin at all. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Plymouth Sloe Gin is based on an 1883 recipe and has since become an important part in various classic cocktails, notably the Sloe Gin fizz.A higher proportion of root ingredients and other botanicals is used in the Plymouth recipe, which brings what is described as a more 'earthy' feel to the gin, as well as a softened juniper flavour, and noticeable citrus notes.

There is no one-size-fits-all recipe for a sloe gin fizz, as you can adjust the sweetener or soda, or even split the liqueur with a London dry gin. Local tradition has it that some of them stayed in the monastery, which later became the distillery. Prior to the expiration of the PDO in February 2015, Pernod Ricard announced that they would not be applying for its continuation. The strength will vary depending on how much soda you pour and if you include gin, though it's almost always in the 10percentABV (20 proof) range. A eureka moment came when it was discovered that by soaking Blackthorn fruit in gin and adding sugar, a very agreeable drink was produced: Sloe Gin was born!Plymouth Sloe Gin uses hand foraged sloe berries to produce a gin that strikes a perfect balance between the sweet and the bitter.