For me me right now I'm really enjoying 50 Pound gin and the Botanist
As Far as cocktails go Negroni or a G&T is usually my standard.
As Far as cocktails go Negroni or a G&T is usually my standard.
Favorite gin and gin cocktails?
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Greenall's
Isle of Harris
Also like The Botanist as well as Hendricks. The Scottish may not be quite as famous for their gin as they are for their whisky, but they should be. 
Won't say no to Tanqueray or Bombay Sapphire or even Seagram's in a pinch
As far as cocktails I enjoy a classic G & T and all sorts of variations (like grapefruit) as well as a Tom Collins, Gin Fiz and of course the Martini, classic as well as variations.
Fun fact; Tanqueray is actually made in Scotland
as well
Won't say no to Tanqueray or Bombay Sapphire or even Seagram's in a pinch
As far as cocktails I enjoy a classic G & T and all sorts of variations (like grapefruit) as well as a Tom Collins, Gin Fiz and of course the Martini, classic as well as variations.
Fun fact; Tanqueray is actually made in Scotland
as well
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Hendrick’s martini when I’m out; Gilbey’s or Gordon’s at home.
Cocktails:
Negroni
Army & Navy
Martinez
and I really like doing gin with a little elderflower liqueur (St Germain), club soda and lemon juice. I'm not a huge tonic fan so I prefer to a G&T.
Negroni
Army & Navy
Martinez
and I really like doing gin with a little elderflower liqueur (St Germain), club soda and lemon juice. I'm not a huge tonic fan so I prefer to a G&T.
I love many gins. My daily sip is Bombay, not Sapphire, which I do not like. Close on its heels are the Botanist, Isle of Harris, Tanqueray original, St. George Botanivore, Bluecoat, and others. For the holidays, St. George Terroir is Christmas in a glass. I love martini, 3:1 with Dolin dry, very well stirred, but for some gins, especially Boodles, I love Vya. Other beloved gin drinks are two, the Negroni and the Army and Navy.
So many gins and so little time... Currently I'm halfway through a Tanqueray Rangpur which can be drunk neat. The Botanist and Bombay Sapphire are likely to be on the order form - we have an online store here which offers free next day delivery, or you can choose express delivery within 2 hours for a fee. I usually plan ahead so I don't need that option(!).
Cocktails: Negroni, Gimlet or gin & soda - less sugar and it doesn't mask the flavour of the gin. A little while ago we went to a gin evening at a bar here called Atlas where we tasted the same gin (Widges) but with 3 different tonics and the effects were quite apparent.
Cocktails: Negroni, Gimlet or gin & soda - less sugar and it doesn't mask the flavour of the gin. A little while ago we went to a gin evening at a bar here called Atlas where we tasted the same gin (Widges) but with 3 different tonics and the effects were quite apparent.
The humble G&T is my favorite tipple and pretty much the only thing I drink these days.
Hendricks Neptunia has been my top gin pick for a couple of years now. However, a Norwegian gin called Herbarium New Forest runs it close. Tanqueray Rangpur Lime is also pretty yummy.
The mixer is always Fever-Tree Indian tonic water.
Hendricks Neptunia has been my top gin pick for a couple of years now. However, a Norwegian gin called Herbarium New Forest runs it close. Tanqueray Rangpur Lime is also pretty yummy.
The mixer is always Fever-Tree Indian tonic water.
Good post. Our tastes are similar. Bombay not Sapphire. I do not like Sapphire either. And Tanqueray original, not any of the flankers. I love a gin martini or a Gibson, and I prefer around 3 to 1. I want to be able to taste the vermouth. G&T's are nice. I made my own tonic syrup for a while, which was really, really good. I like regular G&Ts, but I admit I am fond of those Portugese or Spanish G&Ts served in a huge glass with something like a fruit bowl and/or herb garden thrown in. A Negroni seems like a perfect cocktail, although I probably double the gin rather than do equal parts of all three ingredients.
I do not know all the gins you name. Bluecoat is a nice change of pace.
I've often (and for a long time) referred to Bombay Sapphire as gin for vodka lovers.
As for favorite gins with no other context, I yo-yo between Hendrick's and Gin Mare.
As for cocktails, I love a neurons, even though I rarely think about it as a gin cocktail (my fault, not it's fault). A lovely Spanish sweet vermouth with a splash of vermouth also feeds one's soul.
But it's hard to beat a proper Martini. Clear, crisp, straightforward, and divine.
Unless one is in the mood for an Alaska. Golly, that's a great drink.
As for favorite gins with no other context, I yo-yo between Hendrick's and Gin Mare.
As for cocktails, I love a neurons, even though I rarely think about it as a gin cocktail (my fault, not it's fault). A lovely Spanish sweet vermouth with a splash of vermouth also feeds one's soul.
But it's hard to beat a proper Martini. Clear, crisp, straightforward, and divine.
Unless one is in the mood for an Alaska. Golly, that's a great drink.
I get that. Bombay Sapphire to me is light on traditional gin flavors. But is also has some odd perfumy note that seems out of place in gin, to me. Especially as a predominant note, where traditional gin notes are light.
Gin Mare is an interesting pick. Seems very rosemary forward to me. It has other herbs, too. I think nicely creative and it still seems solidly a gin.
I sometimes infuse herbs, including rosemary, into a gin with a whipped cream maker. The results seem nice and intense. I am not sure why running herbs through a distillation process is such a good idea. I think a lot of fresh flavors are lost.
A Gin Mare Martini with a twist is one of life's great joys (and one I'll likely enjoy tonight).
Gin Mare is a quality product. And a gin martini definitely one of life's great joys. A perfect cocktail!
Broker's London Dry
Cocktails:
- Vesper (hard shaken to crack the ice, barely strained leaving chips floating for the first few sips (texturally pleasing), very generous peel of lemon to crispen up the aroma and flavor.)
- Negroni
- G&T (Fever Tree tonic if not Q tonic & generous wheel of lime hangin' in the rim of the glass.)
Rogue Spruce Gin (unique flavor profile: some describe as drinking a Christmas tree: not sure it's available now, this was a quite a few years back.)
Cocktails:
- Vesper (hard shaken to crack the ice, barely strained leaving chips floating for the first few sips (texturally pleasing), very generous peel of lemon to crispen up the aroma and flavor.)
- Negroni
- G&T (Fever Tree tonic if not Q tonic & generous wheel of lime hangin' in the rim of the glass.)
Rogue Spruce Gin (unique flavor profile: some describe as drinking a Christmas tree: not sure it's available now, this was a quite a few years back.)
My kind of thread. Love gin. Almost any.
Favorites (in no order): Martin Miller, Gin Mare, Hendricks, Sipsmiths all hang out near the top. For a martini, Beefeaters.
Drinks: G&T, London Calling, Pink Lady, and a good Martini!!
Favorites (in no order): Martin Miller, Gin Mare, Hendricks, Sipsmiths all hang out near the top. For a martini, Beefeaters.
Drinks: G&T, London Calling, Pink Lady, and a good Martini!!
My glass says "Let The Good Times Be Gin". Being retired, my everyday G&T time is 12-4pm. As I didn't retire rich, and prefer a good London Dry, my daily gin is Gordons, the best inexpensive gin with Schweppes or CD tonic. Around holidays & birthday, I treat myself to original Tanqueray, Bombay, Beefeater, or Brokers, neat or with Fever-tree or Q tonic. I prefer a (juniper) London Dry. I don't like flavored gins. I miss our trips up to Maine, where we'd stop and pick up a case of Brokers in NH at a great price.
I haven’t ever paid too much attention to gin, though I like an easy G&T just fine. But last night while prepping to host Thanksgiving I fixed up a dry martini that was just excellent. IBA recipe, at 6:1, using Tanqueray and Martini & Rossi extra dry, with a couple pimento-stuffed manzanilla olives.
Help me out here, guys. Any good tips for a great martini? I see @Tirvine and @The Knize have recommended a 3:1 ratio, and @Tirvine also mentioned Dolin Dry vermouth. Any other suggestions for ratio, or a reliable vermouth, or any other details?
Help me out here, guys. Any good tips for a great martini? I see @Tirvine and @The Knize have recommended a 3:1 ratio, and @Tirvine also mentioned Dolin Dry vermouth. Any other suggestions for ratio, or a reliable vermouth, or any other details?
sure, I will post some thoughts soon!
