Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Plymouth Gin

Discover the best flavour pairings for Plymouth gin based on data analysis of thousands of recipes. Find perfect ingredient matches & delicious recipes.

Plymouth gin is marked by the distinctive taste of pine and resin, yet its initial saltiness is only the opening note. Beneath lies a complex tapestry of delicate cedar, hints of balsam, and the bright spice of coriander, contributing remarkable depth. The key to a remarkable synergy lies in knowing how these elements harmonise and interact.

To map these harmonies, we analysed thousands of ingredients, breaking each one down across 150 flavour dimensions, identifying which notes complement and contrast. Our findings reveal, for instance, how Peychaud's bitters's gentian tones can resonate with Plymouth gin, or how egg white's sulfurous notes create an unexpectedly harmonious bridge with the turpentine sweetness.

An ingredient's flavour comes from its core characteristics, like herbal, floral, and woody, combined with its unique aroma notes (outer bars). When pairing ingredients, aim to include a broad variety of core characteristics for a balanced dish. And choose aroma notes that complement each other for a harmonious combination.

Flavour Pairing Method

To understand exactly which flavours harmonise, we compiled a database of over 50,000 ingredient pairings commonly used in cooking. We then analysed these pairings, identifying the specific flavour notes that frequently appear together.

The Flavours That Harmonise With Resin Notes

Our analysis reveals a strong connection between resin and sulfur flavours. Since Plymouth gin has a distinct resinous flavour, try pairing it with the sulfurous flavours of egg white.

The recipe below provides inspiration for pairing Plymouth gin with egg white.

Harmonious Flavours Of Plymouth Gin

Just as our statistical analysis showed that resin and glutamic notes are often associated, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the flavours present in Plymouth gin. For instance, the coriander flavours of Plymouth gin are strongly associated with capsicum and hot notes.

The accents associated with the various aroma notes of Plymouth gin can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.

Matching Flavour Profiles

The flavour profile of Peychaud's bitters offers many of the aroma accents complementary to Plymouth gin, including gentian and clove aroma notes. Because the flavour profile of Peychaud's bitters has many of the of the features that are complementary to Plymouth gin, they are likely to pair very well together.

The chart above shows the unique profile of Peychaud's bitters across 150 dimensions of flavour, while the recipes below offer inspiration for bringing these flavours together with Plymouth gin.

Recipes That Pair Plymouth Gin With Peychaud's Bitters

Linked Flavour Notes

Looking at the aroma accents that are most strongly associated with the various flavours of Plymouth gin, we can identify other ingredients that are likely to pair well.

The left side of the chart above highlights the aroma notes of Plymouth gin, along with the complementary aromas associated with each note. While the right side shows some of the ingredients that share many of the accents complementary to Plymouth gin.

How Flavonomics Works

We've pioneered a unique, data-driven approach to decode the intricate art of flavour pairing. Our goal is to move beyond intuition and uncover the science of why certain ingredients harmonise beautifully. This rigorous methodology allows us to provide you with insightful and reliable pairing recommendations.

Our analysis begins with over 50,000 carefully selected recipes from acclaimed chefs like Galton Blackiston, Marcello Tully, and Pierre Lambinon. This premium dataset ensures our model distils genuine culinary excellence and creativity.

Each ingredient from these recipes is deconstructed across 150 distinct flavour dimensions, creating a unique numerical "flavour fingerprint." This quantification allows us to apply advanced analytical methods to identify complex patterns between flavour notes.

We identify popular ingredient combinations that frequently appear in our recipe database. Regression analysis is then performed on these pairings to statistically validate and pinpoint truly harmonious flavours.

These insights drive our predictive model, which allows us to take any ingredient (e.g., Plymouth gin), analyse its detailed flavour profile, and accurately reveal its complementary flavours and perfect ingredient partners.