Plymouth Gin – Once a Preferred Drink of the Royal Navy

Black Friars Distillery - Plymouth

For Nearly Two Centuries, No Navy Ship Left Port Without Plymouth Gin: Black Friars Distillery is one of the oldest buildings in Plymouth and one of the city's heritage buildings. Its Refectory Room - a medieval hall with a hull-shaped timber roof was built in 1431.  Since 1793, Black Friars Distillery has been home to the Plymouth Gin and is England's oldest working distillery. Black Friars Distillery The Black Friars Distillery buildings have an interesting history, having been used … [Read more...]