Conniption Navy Strength Gin
Conniption · Durham Distillery
Durham Distillery's navy strength offering takes the clean, contemporary profile of the original Conniption and amplifies it to dramatic effect. The higher proof doesn't bully — it illuminates, making this an exceptional gin for cocktails that need backbone without losing botanical nuance.
Nose
Bold juniper leads with resinous intensity, followed by bright lemon peel and a warm wave of coriander and cardamom. A subtle floral undercurrent of cucumber blossom and lavender softens the edges.
Palate
Full and assertive with juniper, angelica root, and cassia bark providing a structured backbone. Citrus oils burst through mid-palate — lemon and grapefruit — while a touch of orris root adds earthy depth. Despite the proof, it remains remarkably balanced.
Finish
Long and warming with persistent juniper, a peppery tingle, and trailing citrus.
- Style
- Navy Strength
- Botanicals
- Juniper, coriander, cardamom, cassia bark, angelica root, cucumber, citrus peel, lavender
- Base Spirit
- Corn based neutral spirit
- Distillation
- Low-temperature vacuum distillation combined with traditional pot distillation
Cocktail Suggestion
Navy Gimlet — 2 oz Conniption Navy Strength Gin · 0.75 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz simple syrup · Shake with ice, strain into a chilled coupe, garnish with a lime wheel.
Food Pairing
The gin's citrus intensity and juniper bite cut through the richness of butter-basted scallops, while the lavender undertone adds an aromatic bridge to the lemon sauce.
Produced at Durham Distillery in North Carolina's Research Triangle, Conniption Navy Strength is vacuum-distilled at low temperatures to preserve delicate botanical aromatics alongside its considerable proof.
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