Holystone Distilling - Bosun’s Navy Strength Gin

A Bosun, or Boatswain, is the senior member of a ship’s deck crew, responsible for the components of the ships hull and skilled in all matters involving “marlinspike seamanship”. The most versatile, knowledgeable, and valuable member of the crew, the name, “Bosun” exemplifies the stereotypical seaman of olde. Whether taking a fast ship of the line into harms way, or safely bringing a merchant sloop across an unknown ocean. The backbone of any ships crew is the Bosun.

“Navy Strength” set a new standard for gin. Gin was often stored below deck near gunpowder and some savvy officers noticed that if the gin spilt onto it and it failed to light, it was diluted gin. If the gin-soaked gunpowder still lit, the gin was at least 114 proof (57% A.B.V.) and hadn’t been tampered with.

Bosun’s Navy Strength Gin is 114 proof and carries well in all your favorite gin cocktails. It is a dry style gin that pays homage to classic British gins while lending a deliciously unique and modern twist.