Looking for gin recommendations
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Re: Looking for gin recommendations
Thanks again everyone! I’ve compiled a list of all the suggestions, about half of which look to be readily available here in Virginia.
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Re: Looking for gin recommendations
For a classic smooth Gin, try Tanqueray No.10..but make sure it's the No.10 and not the normal stuff which I think you've mentioned.
Also, for something a little different, try King of Soho - it's probably my favourite gin. Although, I'm not sure how readily available it'd be in the US.
I can also vouch for Opihr - a heavily spiced gin. Silent Pool is indeed very nice. In fact, the distillery is only around half hr away from where I live.
Also, for something a little different, try King of Soho - it's probably my favourite gin. Although, I'm not sure how readily available it'd be in the US.
I can also vouch for Opihr - a heavily spiced gin. Silent Pool is indeed very nice. In fact, the distillery is only around half hr away from where I live.
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The wife went to Wales last summer and was introduced to Aber Falls small batch orange marmalade gin. Excellent imo.
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I've always got a few different bottles on the go (it's my go to spirit) and it's hard to find an all time favourite. Mostly I prefer to have a g&t with lime and juniper berries thrown in it.
However, a stand out from the last year has been Chapel Down's Bacchus gin. Best served with a slice of orange.
However, a stand out from the last year has been Chapel Down's Bacchus gin. Best served with a slice of orange.
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First tried this at a micro/boutique pub last year and subsequently bought a bottle (or 2). Its a really really good gin and I second the recommendation.Bungle-ator wrote: ↑Mon Jun 01, 2020 9:46 am I've always got a few different bottles on the go (it's my go to spirit) and it's hard to find an all time favourite. Mostly I prefer to have a g&t with lime and juniper berries thrown in it.
However, a stand out from the last year has been Chapel Down's Bacchus gin. Best served with a slice of orange.
Stephen
A few CWs and other brands
A few CWs and other brands
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Re: Looking for gin recommendations
*Cracks Knuckles*
Are you a savoury botanticals, traditional botanicals or even a touch of sweetness kind of person?
Savoury
Ophir (Spice) - Everyday
Gin Mare (rosemary) - Mid range
Oli Gin Current - Guilty pleasure.
Traditional Botanicals
Sipsmith - Everyday
Adnams Copper House/First Rate - Mid Range
Roku - Guilty pleasure
Fruit(NOT LIQUERS, A Gin first with fruity notes, the fruit goes into the Distiller)
Brockmans (Distilled with the fruit in the Distiller so not a syrupy nonsense), definitely not a sweet fancy this is a proper gin. Wifes Favourite
Puerto de indias (This one is the closest to a liquer on the list but it is a gin with botanicals and it is a good summer evening, long drink gin often go onto this later in the evening if I have been at the Navy strength early doors)
Key
Everyday = share with friends, take to a party, wife says do you fancy a..
Mid Range = Weekends on our own or sharing with friends who know and like Gin
Guilty Pleasure = MY PRECIOUS. DId you save my life once? Ok you can have a single.
With apologies I didnt check the price points from a US point of view.
Are you a savoury botanticals, traditional botanicals or even a touch of sweetness kind of person?
Savoury
Ophir (Spice) - Everyday
Gin Mare (rosemary) - Mid range
Oli Gin Current - Guilty pleasure.
Traditional Botanicals
Sipsmith - Everyday
Adnams Copper House/First Rate - Mid Range
Roku - Guilty pleasure
Fruit(NOT LIQUERS, A Gin first with fruity notes, the fruit goes into the Distiller)
Brockmans (Distilled with the fruit in the Distiller so not a syrupy nonsense), definitely not a sweet fancy this is a proper gin. Wifes Favourite
Puerto de indias (This one is the closest to a liquer on the list but it is a gin with botanicals and it is a good summer evening, long drink gin often go onto this later in the evening if I have been at the Navy strength early doors)
Key
Everyday = share with friends, take to a party, wife says do you fancy a..
Mid Range = Weekends on our own or sharing with friends who know and like Gin
Guilty Pleasure = MY PRECIOUS. DId you save my life once? Ok you can have a single.
With apologies I didnt check the price points from a US point of view.
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Re: Looking for gin recommendations
First purchase based on input from this thread.
Thanks for all the recommendations everyone!
Thanks for all the recommendations everyone!
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- Why this one? It was the first recommendation I came across in a store.
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Andrew, it’s not even gin o’clock here mate! Far too early for you.
Steve
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Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. (Max Ehrmann)
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As a college friend used to always say, it’s 5 o’clock somewhere!Amor Vincit Omnia wrote: ↑Sat Jun 13, 2020 5:29 pmAndrew, it’s not even gin o’clock here mate! Far too early for you.
While I posted around noon (my time), I won’t be sampling it until later this evening.
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He or she was a wise friend indeed! Well, the grass is cut on the first sunny day for quite a while, I have been spending a proportion of the afternoon attacking the beech hedge, and I am enjoying the first Tanq and Fever Tree of the evening.
Steve
Linguist; retired teacher; pilgrim; apprentice travel writer
Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time
Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. (Max Ehrmann)
Linguist; retired teacher; pilgrim; apprentice travel writer
Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time
Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. (Max Ehrmann)
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Re: Looking for gin recommendations
A Pilsner after a nice walk along the towpath this afternoon. The Botanist comes later when I start grilling a steak.Amor Vincit Omnia wrote: ↑Sat Jun 13, 2020 6:03 pm
He or she was a wise friend indeed! Well, the grass is cut on the first sunny day for quite a while, I have been spending a proportion of the afternoon attacking the beech hedge, and I am enjoying the first Tanq and Fever Tree of the evening.
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Steak is getting ready to go in the grill. Time to try The Botanist.Amor Vincit Omnia wrote: ↑Sat Jun 13, 2020 6:03 pm He or she was a wise friend indeed! Well, the grass is cut on the first sunny day for quite a while, I have been spending a proportion of the afternoon attacking the beech hedge, and I am enjoying the first Tanq and Fever Tree of the evening.
Drew
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Resurrecting an old thread...
A 76th birthday gift for my dad this weekend, based on your recommendations. I can’t wait to try them!
A 76th birthday gift for my dad this weekend, based on your recommendations. I can’t wait to try them!
Drew
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