Hayman's Of London Royal Dock Navy Strength Gin

The Royal Dock Navy Strength Gin by Hayman’s is a powerful and historic spirit, created to celebrate the indissoluble bond between the Hayman family and the British Royal Navy. Since 1863, the distillery has been the official supplier to the Royal Dock in Deptford, the main logistical base of the Royal Navy in London. This gin is bottled at "Navy Strength" of 57% ABV, the standard required to ensure that, in the event of accidental spillage, gunpowder soaked in gin could still ignite.

Hayman’s of London - Royal Dock Navy Strength Gin

The Royal Dock is the most robust and concentrated version of Hayman’s classic style. It is not merely a higher-proof gin, but a spirit where the botanical proportions have been re-calibrated to support and balance the alcohol's strength. Despite the high proof, the Hayman family's distillation expertise ensures surprising cleanliness and smoothness. It is a gin designed not to "disappear" in complex cocktails, maintaining a crisp aromatic profile and a juniper and citrus backbone that emerges vigorously even when mixed.

Sensory Profile

• Color: Crystalline, pure, and of great consistency.

• Nose: The impact is explosive and balsamic. Juniper is intense, accompanied by a sharp citrus freshness of lemon and coriander. Notes of white pepper, warm spices, and a floral hint follow.

• Taste: On the palate, it is full, dry, and enveloping. The alcoholic strength conveys a pleasant warmth that amplifies the essential oils of the botanicals. Crisp juniper and bitter orange peel dominate, with a very long, spicy, and deeply refreshing finish.

Production Process Distilled according to the traditional family recipe, Royal Dock follows the small batch method in copper stills. The balancing of botanicals is specifically designed for the 57% ABV, ensuring that the aromatic intensity is proportional to the alcohol structure of the spirit.

Serving Suggestions (Mixology)

• Pink Gin: The historic Navy cocktail, prepared simply with a few drops of Angostura Bitters and a lemon twist.

• Gimlet: The strength of Royal Dock perfectly balances the tart and sweet notes of Lime Cordial.

• Negroni: Ideal for those who love a Negroni with a decisive character, where the gin effectively contrasts the bitterness of Campari and the sweetness of Vermouth.

Technical Data

• Producer: Hayman’s Distillers

• Style: Navy Strength Gin

• Origin: London, United Kingdom

• Main Botanicals: Juniper, Coriander, Lemon Peel, Angelica, Cassia.

• ABV: 57% Vol. (100 British Proof)

• Format: 70 cl