The Dean Posted April 7, 2020 Posted April 7, 2020 I'm an old-school gin fan and don't really have that much use for these newfangled funny tasting products labeled as "gin". But I do like some of the more traditional super premium offerings, like Bombay Sapphire (though I don't care for the East product). To me the best thing to happen to gin in the past 30 or so years is premium quinine water, such as Fever Tree and Q. 2
Irv Posted April 7, 2020 Posted April 7, 2020 Black Button has a Lilac flavored gin. Have not tried it yet.
Gray Beard Posted April 7, 2020 Posted April 7, 2020 2 hours ago, The Dean said: I'm an old-school gin fan and don't really have that much use for these newfangled funny tasting products labeled as "gin". But I do like some of the more traditional super premium offerings, like Bombay Sapphire (though I don't care for the East product). To me the best thing to happen to gin in the past 30 or so years is premium quinine water, such as Fever Tree and Q. What I don’t understand is the weird and often fruity things that people call martinis. I think it started with the apple-tini and went downhill from there. 1
Bermuda Triangle Posted April 7, 2020 Posted April 7, 2020 I'll also echo those who've recommended The Botanist. Have a bottle of Tommyrotter at home that I might just crack open one of these days.
Nextmanup Posted April 7, 2020 Posted April 7, 2020 Gin? I'd rather drink paint thinner. Which, actually, I think is somewhat related, chemically speaking.
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted April 7, 2020 Posted April 7, 2020 51 minutes ago, Nextmanup said: Gin? I'd rather drink paint thinner. Judging from some of the reactions to your Bills related postings, I believe some of the board members might be in agreement. ?
WhoTom Posted April 7, 2020 Posted April 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Gray Beard said: What I don’t understand is the weird and often fruity things that people call martinis. I think it started with the apple-tini and went downhill from there. It's alcohol for people who don't like the taste of alcohol. It ranks right up there with the "margarita beer" that Bud makes. 1 1
qwksilver Posted April 8, 2020 Posted April 8, 2020 I dislike gin so much, when I make a long island I remove the gin and double the tequila. Tastes like turpentine or paint thinner. HARD PASS! Now where's my scotch.
billsherd Posted April 8, 2020 Posted April 8, 2020 On 4/6/2020 at 11:22 AM, dhg said: Tanqueray Tanqueray Rangpur is nice.
HereComesTheReignAgain Posted April 8, 2020 Posted April 8, 2020 Prohibition Distillery in the Catskills makes a good gin. I’m not a huge fan of gin, but I like this one! Bootlegger Gin.
Formerly Allan in MD Posted April 8, 2020 Posted April 8, 2020 On 4/6/2020 at 12:40 PM, Wacka said: Do not like. Only time I ever tried it, tasted like I was sucking on pine tree. Do you suck on pine trees often?
Bad Things Posted April 8, 2020 Posted April 8, 2020 6 hours ago, WhoTom said: It's alcohol for people who don't like the taste of alcohol. It ranks right up there with the "margarita beer" that Bud makes. Margarita Beer?
The Dean Posted April 8, 2020 Posted April 8, 2020 34 minutes ago, Bad Things said: Margarita Beer? Several, actually. Though I would argue they have nothing to do with an authentic margarita: The lineup An authentic margarita:
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted April 8, 2020 Posted April 8, 2020 6 hours ago, WhoTom said: ??????????? When historians of the far future are asked 'when did civilization fall?', they will show this picture in reply. ? 1 1
4_kidd_4 Posted April 8, 2020 Author Posted April 8, 2020 20 hours ago, The Dean said: I'm an old-school gin fan and don't really have that much use for these newfangled funny tasting products labeled as "gin". But I do like some of the more traditional super premium offerings, like Bombay Sapphire (though I don't care for the East product). To me the best thing to happen to gin in the past 30 or so years is premium quinine water, such as Fever Tree and Q. I definitely have nothing against the old standards whatsoever, still enjoy London Dry style all the time, still love a good juniper smack in the yap. Plymouth Navy Strength is always a solid go to in our house. But I also love the creativity and flavor profiles that are constantly evolving, especially on the local front.
BarleyNY Posted April 9, 2020 Posted April 9, 2020 I went to Dogfish Head and took the brewery and distillery tour. The distillery made both vodka and gin. The process is identical except that the gin has the extra step of added botanicals. That’s literally the only difference. Exact same everything otherwise. I thought it was hilarious because I always said that I hated vodka but loved gin.
The Dean Posted April 9, 2020 Posted April 9, 2020 30 minutes ago, BarleyNY said: I went to Dogfish Head and took the brewery and distillery tour. The distillery made both vodka and gin. The process is identical except that the gin has the extra step of added botanicals. That’s literally the only difference. Exact same everything otherwise. I thought it was hilarious because I always said that I hated vodka but loved gin. Which has always led me to ask, what's with "botanical vodka"? It's gin, right? Although if there isn't juniper is it REALLY gin? 1
Marv's Neighbor Posted April 9, 2020 Posted April 9, 2020 On 4/6/2020 at 12:32 PM, plenzmd1 said: Wife is a Hendricks drinker...she has a Hendricks and Tonic ( always regular Fever Tree) with one of those bowling ball ice cubes just about every day. The fever tree is expensive, like $6 for 4 pack of the 6 oz bottles. When this whole mess started she ordered a case of it from Amazon, not sure if it was cheaper there. Every once in a while she has a drink made with Few Gin. Weird looking as it is brown in color. Link to the one she likes below. Me and Beefeater Gin had a real battle one night in 10th grade, Beefeater won easily...still have not had a sip of gin since that night! https://tinyurl.com/rqd5f26 Had a similar experience with Scotch. New Years Eve 1977. Can't even look at it since then. By all accounts, i had a great time at the party!
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