{"product_id":"rock-rose-navy-strength-gin","title":"Rock Rose Navy Strength Gin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRock Rose Navy Strength Gin. Dunnet Bay Distillers, Dunnet, Caithness, Scotland — the full-proof version of Rock Rose, bottled at 57% ABV and amplifying the landmark Caithness botanical blend of Rhodiola rosea, rowan berries, sea buckthorn, and blaeberries into something bolder, more intense, and more aromatic than the flagship.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eNavy Strength gin is defined by its ABV: 57%, the proof at which gin was traditionally supplied to the British Royal Navy. At that strength, if gunpowder was accidentally dampened with spirit, it would still ignite — the Navy's guarantee that the spirit hadn't been watered down. Bottling at Navy Strength concentrates the oils of every botanical more intensely into the glass, producing a more vivid, aromatic, and texturally rich experience than lower-proof expressions of the same recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eRock Rose Navy Strength uses the full 18-botanical Rock Rose recipe — dual juniper from Italy and Bulgaria, Rhodiola rosea, rowan berries, sea buckthorn, blaeberries, cardamom, coriander, verbena, cinnamon, and others — but at elevated proof, the botanicals assert themselves more forcefully. The warm pine of the juniper hits immediately. The bold rowan and blaeberry fruit character in the heart is unmistakable. The deeper earthy notes of angelica and orris, which sit quietly in the background of the original, emerge more prominently here. Best served with less tonic than usual — the higher ABV holds up to dilution beautifully and makes an outstanding Negroni.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense, bold, and fresh with warm pine juniper immediately upfront. Distinctive berry notes from rowan and blaeberry. Lemon sherbet and floral Rhodiola rosea brightness on top.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juniper assertively leads before the bold berry character of blaeberries, rowan, and hawthorn takes over. The earthier, deeper botanicals — angelica root and orris — which sit quietly in the original, emerge more prominently here. Full-bodied and textural.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warming, and complex. Berry fruit and juniper fade into earthy botanical depth. The higher ABV carries everything further and longer.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dunnet Bay Distillers, Dunnet, Caithness, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Navy Strength Gin\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBotanicals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Rock Rose 18-botanical recipe including Rhodiola rosea (rock rose), rowan berries, sea buckthorn, blaeberries, juniper (Italy \u0026amp; Bulgaria), cardamom, coriander, verbena, cinnamon, hawthorn, angelica, orris root, and others\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 57% (114 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/gin\"\u003egin at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Rock Rose Navy Strength taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense and bold — warm pine juniper immediately upfront with distinctive rowan and blaeberry fruit in the heart. The earthier botanical notes of angelica and orris that sit quietly in the original emerge more prominently. Long, warming finish with berry fruit and botanical depth.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"Navy Strength\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e Navy Strength denotes gin bottled at 57% ABV — the proof at which the British Royal Navy traditionally sourced gin. At this strength, if gunpowder were accidentally dampened with the spirit, it could still ignite, proving the gin hadn't been watered down.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does Rock Rose Navy Strength differ from the original Rock Rose?\u003c\/strong\u003e Same 18 botanicals, same recipe — but the higher ABV concentrates the botanical oils more intensely. The juniper hits harder, the berry fruit is bolder, and the deeper earthy botanicals that are subtle in the original become more prominent.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow should I serve Rock Rose Navy Strength?\u003c\/strong\u003e Dilute with less tonic than usual given the higher ABV. Try a ratio of 1:2 or 1:2.5 (gin to tonic) rather than the typical 1:3. Also exceptional in a Negroni or Martini where its botanical intensity can hold its own.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs Navy Strength just stronger? Or does it taste different?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both. The alcohol content itself changes the mouthfeel and carries heat and warmth. But more importantly, the higher ABV holds more botanical oils in solution, which is released into the palate more vividly. It genuinely tastes different, not just stronger.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     {       \"@type\": \"Question\",       \"name\": \"What does Rock Rose Navy Strength taste like?\",       \"acceptedAnswer\": {         \"@type\": \"Answer\",         \"text\": \"Intense and bold — warm pine juniper immediately upfront with rowan and blaeberry fruit in the heart. Earthier botanical notes of angelica and orris emerge more prominently than in the original. Long, warming finish with berry fruit and botanical depth.\"       }     },     {       \"@type\": \"Question\",       \"name\": \"What does Navy Strength mean?\",       \"acceptedAnswer\": {         \"@type\": \"Answer\",         \"text\": \"Navy Strength denotes gin bottled at 57% ABV — the proof at which the British Royal Navy traditionally sourced gin. 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