James Gin Asian Parsnip Navy Strength (JG.02)
James Gin Asian Parsnip Navy Strength (JG.02)
Asian Parsnip Navy Strength is the bolder, punchier sibling to James May’s original and award-winning gin. Bottled at 57% ABV—the traditional proof at which gunpowder still ignites if spilled—this high-octane version intensifies everything that made the original so oddly brilliant.
It’s still got that uniquely British parsnip sweetness, still bursting with warm Asian spices like ginger, cardamom, and grains of paradise. But here, it’s amplified—louder, warmer, and somehow even more comforting. A gin for those who think regular gin just isn’t quite... enough. Or for those who simply like their cocktails to pack a proper naval wallop.
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
This is a bottle for the gin lover who already has a well-stocked shelf and wants something with real personality. At 57% ABV, navy strength, it takes the roasted parsnip sweetness of James May's original gin and turns the volume up. Nutty root leads the early sip, then a warming wave of ginger, cubeb and caraway follows, with grains of paradise adding a lively tingle and sweet orange rounding things out. Rosemary and juniper keep it herbal and grounded, and the finish runs long with coriander seed, earthy spice and a faint echo of parsnip. It makes a considered gift for a home bartender, a fan of playful British ingredients, or anyone who finds standard gin a little too polite. Bring it to a winter housewarming, or tuck it into a holiday hamper with Indian tonic and fresh ginger. The recipient can build a robust G&T, stir a bracing martini with a splash of dry vermouth, or stretch a measure into hot apple cider when the evenings turn cold.
Pairs well with
- Roast pork with root vegetables — The gin's roasted parsnip nuttiness and earthy root finish echo caramelized vegetables, while ginger and pepper cut through the richness.
- Ginger and cardamom curries — Its warming wave of ginger, cardamom and grains of paradise sits naturally alongside aromatic, gently spiced dishes.
- Winter housewarming gift — Stirred into hot apple cider with a cinnamon stick, its baking spice and sweet orange notes make a cozy first toast in a new home.
Questions about this bottle
What does navy strength mean for this gin?
It is bottled at 57% ABV (114 proof), described as the traditional proof at which gunpowder still ignites if spilled. In the glass, that means a fuller body, more intense botanicals and a warm, long finish that holds its own against tonic and vermouth.
How is it different from the original Asian Parsnip gin?
It is the bolder, punchier sibling to James May's original. It keeps the same British parsnip sweetness and warm Asian spices like ginger, cardamom and grains of paradise, but amplifies them, making everything louder, warmer and more intense.
What does it taste like?
Roasted parsnip rises first on the nose with citrus peel, cracked pepper, rosemary and juniper. The palate is nutty and full-bodied, with ginger, cubeb, caraway, grains of paradise and fenugreek, rounded by sweet orange. The finish lingers with coriander seed, juniper and earthy root.
What is the best way to drink it?
Try a Navy-Strength G&T with 50ml over ice, topped with a premium Indian tonic and garnished with fresh ginger and an orange twist. It also makes a ParsniPunch Martini with 10ml dry vermouth, or a Winter Warmer with 30ml in hot apple cider and a dash of lemon.
