GINS!!!
Finally got a bottle of Plymouth gin to try---and it is indeed great. It's not a London dry gin---it's a Plymouth gin: sui generis. The "Original", which I got, is 82.4 proof. The "Navy Strength" is 114 proof (or 100% proof, measured on a different scale). Makes an absolutely smooth and wonderful Martini. I see why it won over all the rest.
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The Wife today is going to look for a bottle of Junipero Anchor Distilling Gin up in Palo Alto. That was the number 2 Martini gin.
The dratted NY Times article didn't do a comprehensive list of all gins tried, but I can't believe that they'd omit Boodles.
I tried a Pink Gin last night. I have to say that I prefer a Martini, but of course tastes differ.
The dratted NY Times article didn't do a comprehensive list of all gins tried, but I can't believe that they'd omit Boodles.
I tried a Pink Gin last night. I have to say that I prefer a Martini, but of course tastes differ.
I am a big fan of Hendricks Gin. If I make a martini with Hendricks, I like to substitute cucumber slices for the olives. Very refreshing!Leisureguy wrote:I've tried Hendrick's Gin and like it --- and Trader Joe's sells it. Very distinctive taste, but good.
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Boodles is another good one.
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No mention of my stalwart, Gordon's? It makes a great martini (I like 'em dirty), and it's very reasonably priced. I just bought a half gallon for under $17 just yesterday. Think such a gin has no glamour? Check out Cary Grant at the 1942 Academy Awards with a bottle of Gordon's right in front of him. Does it get any more glamourous than Cary Grant in the '40s?
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Hendrick's is my favorite, but it's not easy to procure in this area, so I generally stick with Bombay Sapphire, but I'm beginning to really enjoy Gordon's as well.
I always drink my gin with tonic and lime or in a martini when out, but if I can get another bottle of Hendrick's I plan on trying on the rocks by itself.
I always drink my gin with tonic and lime or in a martini when out, but if I can get another bottle of Hendrick's I plan on trying on the rocks by itself.
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I have actually never had Gordon's. At that price, I will have to pick up a bottle and give it a try.Kyle76 wrote:No mention of my stalwart, Gordon's? It makes a great martini (I like 'em dirty), and it's very reasonably priced. I just bought a half gallon for under $17 just yesterday.
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Hendrick's recommends cucumber as the garnish for G & T as well; I can't remember if I've tried it or not, but I typically make my G & T's without a garnish anyway.BullGoose wrote:I am a big fan of Hendricks Gin. If I make a martini with Hendricks, I like to substitute cucumber slices for the olives. Very refreshing!Leisureguy wrote:I've tried Hendrick's Gin and like it --- and Trader Joe's sells it. Very distinctive taste, but good.
Tanqueray is by far my favorite, with Bombay Sapphire a fairly close second. I've tried the Tanqueray Rangpur but found it too sweet for my liking.
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Yep, the cucumber adds a certain freshness to the taste of the Hendricks. I'm wondering if it would do the same for other gins as well.maskaggs wrote:Hendrick's recommends cucumber as the garnish for G & T as well; I can't remember if I've tried it or not, but I typically make my G & T's without a garnish anyway....BullGoose wrote:I am a big fan of Hendricks Gin. If I make a martini with Hendricks, I like to substitute cucumber slices for the olives. Very refreshing!Leisureguy wrote:I've tried Hendrick's Gin and like it --- and Trader Joe's sells it. Very distinctive taste, but good.
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I don't know...I'll have to give it a try.aircraft_electrician wrote:
Yep, the cucumber adds a certain freshness to the taste of the Hendricks. I'm wondering if it would do the same for other gins as well.
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Junipero is my absolute fave for a martini. Plymouth is also wonderful, though I don't have any at the moment. Bombay regular is high on my list at the moment. Agree with the comments about Gordons, tasty and a great value. Most of my martinis are very dry, but when with Gordons, I add a touch of vermouth.
I'm looking to lay in stores for the rest of the winter while I'm in the Louisville area - up in the Great White North of Indiana, selection is sh*te, so I take advantage of the Liquor Barn chain while I'm down here.
Tonight I stumbled across "Beefeater 24." I've never seen this before; I'm contemplating either trying this out or getting some Boodles, which I've also never had before. Has anyone had 24 before, and if so, what was your experience?
Tonight I stumbled across "Beefeater 24." I've never seen this before; I'm contemplating either trying this out or getting some Boodles, which I've also never had before. Has anyone had 24 before, and if so, what was your experience?
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I have never had the 24 but I have had the Boodles. As Clive would say, 217 thumbs up.
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I feel that way about vodka. Gin though has flavor and there are definite differences between gins. Hendricks, for example, has an infusion of rose and cucumber in addition to juniper. Very delicious.Seamaster wrote:Neither can I. I only ever drink it with tonic and buy whatever's cheapest (usually Gordons).Big Ren wrote:Maybe it's my crude palate, but I really can't discern much difference among gins, especially in mixed drinks or a well-chilled martini.
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