Let's talk gin

[Wil]

I have noticed a proliferation of gins at my local bottle shop lately and I must admit to jumping on the Hendricks G&T with cucumber bandwagon.

So, just wondering if anyone on the forum is much into gin and whether you have any favorites...

[Montaigut]

One gin man myself: Bombay Sapphire.

[edlye]

Typically Beefeater Gin for me, I like the delicate botanical notes and it is good in mixers. Though I seldom drink it neat, I find that a tiny bit of water opens up the botanical notes when drinking it neat.

[fingerburner]

Martin Miller's is the foshiz. Seriously good.

Check it out here

[riazp]

I'm a Hendricks guy myself, best gin IMO... Hendricks G&T with a splash of lime and a cucumber slice is by far my favorite summer drink with a cigar

[brazoseagle]

Hedrick's and Tanquery Ten

[mk05]

Yup. Discovered Hendrix several years ago and have been an alcoholic ever since. I like to crush ice with cucumber and mixing with hendrix. Personally, the cucumber chunks dont offend me.

Just so clean and sweet.

[kcheek]

Nothing but Boodles for me, love it!

[thechenman]

When I have too...Hendricks or Bombay Sapphire, but truth be told...I avoid gin whenever I can...

[Lotusguy]

Hendricks or Blue Coat

[darinjanssen]

Hendricks with a cucumber garnish would top my list of gins. Someone above mentioned it, but it's a great summertime drink! Clean and refreshing during a hot summer afternoon!

[Ken Gargett]

Hedrick's and Tanquery Ten

i'm in complete agreement.

would add bombay's, but the original rather than the sapphire.

[brazoseagle]

i'm in complete agreement.

would add bombay's, but the original rather than the sapphire.

Ken, only us true Gentleman appreciate the Tanq. Ten!

[Strada]

I can't say Im a gin guy but Hendricks is on point!

[Wil]

Martin Miller's is the foshiz. Seriously good.

Check it out here

Another gin I am unfamiliar with! Will keep my eye out for it.

Will also have to try the Tanq. 10.

[mk05]

totally thought it said bath tub jin

[ckearns]

Like others, I tend to have gin and tonics during the summer months and if given a choice, I usually choose Bombay sapphire because I quite like the perfume-like notes it has. Lately though, I've discovered a couple craft gins that I've really enjoyed and really liked their unique characteristics. See if you can find them in your neck of the woods.

Victoria Gin: http://www.victoriaspirits.com/our-gin/

The Botanist: http://www.bruichladdich.com/the-botanist-islay-dry-gin

[Wil]

The Botanist: http://www.bruichladdich.com/the-botanist-islay-dry-gin

31 botanicals in 'The Botanist'! Sounds interesting to say the least. Thanks for the links.

[canadianbeaver]

This is so timely, as I just returned from the liquor store and poured an amazing drink...

[rusty]

Hedrick's and Tanquery Ten

this+1

a civilized way to spend a summer's afternoon, preferably by a pool or beach

[Zaphod42]

Old Raj is a fantastic gin, and the one I find myself reaching for more and more often. Can be a little hard to find around here but definitely worth seeking out.

[LGC]

Hendrick's... and Bombay Sapphire for guests.

[rcarlson]

Hendricks is mac daddy. Why change?

I've always thought Bombay Saph lacked some character.

[GernBlansten]

Hedrick's and Tanquery Ten

These are my go to gins. Both make an awesome martini or GnT.

[Lotusguy]

Anyone tried Monkey 47?