Gin drinkers only what is your fav.

I used to like Bombay. Then one day a friend of mine decided to buy on a whim a bottle of Amsterdam Gin.

We stuck it in the freezer and I drank it straight because it was so good.

Now I'm finding it a hard time going back to Bombay.
 
Tanqueray No 10 is tops. Gin an tonic is the drink of choice for me. Here's an expansion for this thread:
What cigar is a good match for gin?
Should be interesting.

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Ohhh..... gin.
Plymouth and Ting (Grapefruit soda) is my 'ginting longsing' drink, as it's one of my faves for a sweet mixed long drink.
Hendricks or Tanq 10 on it's own, or in a martini, or with tonic.
 
I love all gin. Double shot on the rocks and three olives please. Bombay is my least favorite. The best cheap gin is Seagrams. :ss
 
Drove the short distance from work over the boarder into Kentucky this week and found North Shore Gin! I really like the stuff! I am not sure it will totally replace Hendrick's but it will be a hard choice between the two. I also grabbed a liter of Plymouth on sale for $25! (actually I left with 6 bottles of booze total) :al
 
The wife and I went out to dinner tonight to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary. I was happy to find they had Hendricks, so I ordered up a martini. Also being a gin drinker, the waiter let me know of another gin they had, Junipero made by Anchor Steam brewery in San Fran. I stuck with my Hendricks because I knew I wouldn't be disappointed, but the waiter was kind enough to bring a small taste of Junipero for me to try. I was very pleased with it and, had I ordered another, I would have had it. Has anyone else tried it?
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yourchoice said:
The wife and I went out to dinner tonight to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary. I was happy to find they had Hendricks, so I ordered up a martini. Also being a gin drinker, the waiter let me know of another gin they had, Junipero made by Anchor Steam brewery in San Fran. I stuck with my Hendricks because I knew I wouldn't be disappointed, but the waiter was kind enough to bring a small taste of Junipero for me to try. I was very pleased with it and, had I ordered another, I would have had it. Has anyone else tried it?

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I have and it is quite good but I prefer Hendricks.
They are about the same price.
 
My Favorite is Cadenhead's Old Raj Gin 110 Proof. Here is a description I found on the net.

Old Raj Gin is distinctive in that it contains a measure of saffron, the rare and costly spice derived from the crocus flower. In addition to the slightly spicy flavor, this also imparts a pale yellow color. The subtle, aristocratic botanical mix (starring, of course, juniper berries) lures you into a warm, delighted sense of well being, a feeling deepened by the sheer silkiness of the spirit
 
Sapphire extremely dry. Coat a chilled glass with vermouth and discard any extra. Gin has to be chilled in a freezer for at least 24 hours, and pour it into the glass, serve with two garlic stuffed/good blue cheese stuffed olives.

Plymouth is great if you want a more peppery gin, Amsterdam is great straight, and boodles is a nice cheap gin if you are looking for a mixer.

For me Bombay Sapphire is the king.
 
To me Junipero is very good in Martinis, but with tonic, ginger ale, or a touch of lime/grapefruit juice I prefer North Shore, Hendrick's, and Bulldog. It lives up to its name as the Juniper flavor is quite noticeable yet it doesn't overpower the other botanicals. Distillery No 209, also hailing from San Francisco recently beat out Junipero as my favorite Gin in Martinis. If you find yourself becoming a huge fan of Junipero give 209 a try..

-Matt-

yourchoice said:
The wife and I went out to dinner tonight to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary. I was happy to find they had Hendricks, so I ordered up a martini. Also being a gin drinker, the waiter let me know of another gin they had, Junipero made by Anchor Steam brewery in San Fran. I stuck with my Hendricks because I knew I wouldn't be disappointed, but the waiter was kind enough to bring a small taste of Junipero for me to try. I was very pleased with it and, had I ordered another, I would have had it. Has anyone else tried it?
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Favorites, regardless of budget:
Tangueray for Gin & Tonic
Bombay Saphire for martinis
Quintissential also excellent

Value Gin:
Seagrams
Gilbeys; I haven't had it in 20 plus years but used to be good in the frosted bottle
 
I love this thread!

Been looking for No. 209 for months and no one around here carries it. Can't believe I've never tried Hendricks ... just put it on my shopping list. Unless, of course, I see some Junipero, North Shore or Bulldog ... :r
 
Ok here is the truth. I love Hendricks and the cucumber knosh is the bomb. However if you are a straight gin martini guy, you have got to have a salty knosh and that requires a different gin. Citadel is packed with flavor and goes great with that cocktail onion and olive with a garlic slice.

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I prefer Tanqueray 10 for Martinis.
2nd choice is Bombay (white) or Beefeater. Need to try Plymouth.
I'm not a fan of Sapphire, it's just too flowery for me.

I like Hendricks in a nice G&T with cucumber.

Gordon's is my go-to for everyday G&Ts.
 
My favorite is definitely Beefeater with tonic.

I don't really like Bombay or Tanqueray.

For budget purposes I would go with Seagram's.



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