Wil Posted February 15, 2012 Posted February 15, 2012 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...
edlye Posted February 15, 2012 Posted February 15, 2012 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 Posted February 15, 2012 Posted February 15, 2012 Martin Miller's is the foshiz. Seriously good. Check it out here
riazp Posted February 15, 2012 Posted February 15, 2012 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
mk05 Posted February 15, 2012 Posted February 15, 2012 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.
thechenman Posted February 15, 2012 Posted February 15, 2012 When I have too...Hendricks or Bombay Sapphire, but truth be told...I avoid gin whenever I can...
darinjanssen Posted February 15, 2012 Posted February 15, 2012 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 Posted February 15, 2012 Posted February 15, 2012 Hedrick's and Tanquery Ten i'm in complete agreement. would add bombay's, but the original rather than the sapphire.
brazoseagle Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 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 Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 I can't say Im a gin guy but Hendricks is on point!
Wil Posted February 16, 2012 Author Posted February 16, 2012 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.
ckearns Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 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 Posted February 17, 2012 Author Posted February 17, 2012 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 Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 This is so timely, as I just returned from the liquor store and poured an amazing drink...
rusty Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 Hedrick's and Tanquery Ten this+1 a civilized way to spend a summer's afternoon, preferably by a pool or beach
Zaphod42 Posted June 18, 2012 Posted June 18, 2012 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.
rcarlson Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 Hendricks is mac daddy. Why change? I've always thought Bombay Saph lacked some character.
GernBlansten Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 Hedrick's and Tanquery Ten These are my go to gins. Both make an awesome martini or GnT.
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