Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky and premium gin business of Pernod Ricard invited Design Bridge to redesign Plymouth Gin to express its credentials and unique heritage.
Design Bridge explored the archives of England’s oldest gin distillery to restore the authenticity of a protected gin that can only be made within Plymouth’s city walls.The home of Plymouth Gin, Black Friars Distillery, is the oldest working gin distillery in England where to this day every batch of Plymouth Gin is distilled in an original Copper Still. As a former monastery, Black Friar’s has it’s own unique history. built in 1431, the site is renowned as the Pilgrim’s last shelter before they set sail on the Mayflower for the New World. Understanding the craftsmanship and rich history of the brand Design Bridge was inspired to create an artisanal design.
