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A Navy Strength gin from Arrowtown, New Zealand, offering bold citrus notes, subtle sweetness, and a refined herbal finish.
Rifters Royal Navy Gin is the inaugural release from Rifters' reserve selection, meticulously crafted in a 100-litre copper pot still. This limited-edition, Navy Strength gin boasts an ABV of 57.7%, delivering a robust yet smooth profile.
The gin presents refreshing tones of grapefruit, a gentle sweetness from liquorice root, and a delicate finish of fresh bay leaf. Each 700ml bottle is individually numbered, reflecting its exclusivity. The spirit has garnered international acclaim, securing Silver Medals at the 2024 IWSC in London, the 2024 Australian Gin Awards, and the 2024 Junipers – New Zealand Gin Awards.
Best enjoyed with premium tonic water and a slice of grapefruit to accentuate its citrus-forward character.
| Category | Navy Strength |
| ABV % | 57.70% |
| Bottle Size/s: | 700mls |
| Price % | $124.95 |
| Botanicals Used | liquorice and grapefruit, bayleaf |
| Recommended Mixers | N/A |
| Recommended Garnishers | Sprig of Thyme & wedge of Grapefruit |
My favourite New Zealand gin! Well balanced grapefruit forward with a pink peppercorn finish. Being navy strength means a little bit goes a long way!
5 out of 5 stars
Philip