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Plymouth Gin Distillery, Plymouth, England

The Plymouth Gin Distillery was, as it's name might imply, formerly one of the largest manufacturers of Gin in the UK.

Gin, being a cheap alcoholic beverage, was bought in bulk by the naval authorities in Devonport. The cocktail 'Pink Gin' was actually invented as a means to get sailors to drink angostura bitters in an attempt to curb the malnourishment that was rife on long voyages in those days. Thus, pink gin became a staple drink of the Royal Navy, and became world renowned.

The original distillery lies in The Barbican (near Plymouth Hoe) and is now a popular bar, with much of the original distillery equipment clearly on display behind plexiglass screens.

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