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By *ady Lick OP Woman
over a year ago
Northampton Somewhere |
Hi guys. I've recently discovered gin. I've tried it with elderflower cordial, ice, cucumber slices, topped with prosecco and garnished with lime. Bloody lovely it was to 
I'm sure there are loads of gin connoisseurs on here that can give me some hints and tips....
Cheers you lovely lot xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Hendricks is my favourite gin with tonic and a slice of cucumber.
Hotel du chocolat has chocolate gin. I really fancy trying it.
I also make my own sloe gin for Christmas.
Sarah |
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By *ady Lick OP Woman
over a year ago
Northampton Somewhere |
"Hendricks is my favourite gin with tonic and a slice of cucumber.
Hotel du chocolat has chocolate gin. I really fancy trying it.
I also make my own sloe gin for Christmas.
Sarah "
I was wondering what brands were better, thanks |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Have been a G&T lover for many years, usually indulge in Bombay Sapphire with ice, slice and fevertree tonic or Hendricks when I'm feeling a little more indulgent.
Her x |
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"Hi guys. I've recently discovered gin. I've tried it with elderflower cordial, ice, cucumber slices, topped with prosecco and garnished with lime. Bloody lovely it was to
I'm sure there are loads of gin connoisseurs on here that can give me some hints and tips....
Cheers you lovely lot xx"
Naked and in bed with us would be the best way   Brandy may make randy, but gin will make you sin!
Lots of cocktails are gin based too, so you can have fun with those too.
And different tonics suit different gins - Fevertree is good, generally any diet tonic isn't |
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By *eliWoman
over a year ago
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Definitely try fevertree tonic if you haven't already! In terms of gin, Jinzu gin is lovely and fairly floral; seeing as you enjoyed the elderflower cordial aforementioned you might enjoy that. 6 O'Clock gin actually has elderflower in it so that might be another shout. Oh and try sloe gin if possible - homemade is best but if not then Chase do a nice one and Ableforth's Bathtub is yummy. Oh and Tanqueray for a classic.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I love gin, but gin does not love me. 
Try a Negroni - it has a kick like a mule but is very tasty."
love a negroni...but to quote denis leary 'don't make any fuckin' plans'...
loads of new gin makers around now,i still like plymouth gin though, bombay sapphire is hard to beat...and i really like a probably frowned upon spanish gin,Larios...lovely lemony taste.. |
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Try Botanist, Poetic License, Edinburgh gin, Harris gin, caorunn, or sipsmiths, all are good - I like fevertree Mediterranean or naturally light tonics, or fentimans.
Brockmans is a lighter, fruitier gin nice with a plain tonic and some blueberries. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Fever tree with angostura is a new one of theirs.
Really like Sipsmiths lemon drizzle.
Got Malfi Italian lemon gin to try!
I prefer one big ice cube... Morrison's do them. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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A large shot (fill the measure cup and put a splash from the bottle for luck) of Hendricks in a tall glass with a strip of cucumber, twisted wedge of Lime and a handful of ice and topped up with fevertree tonic is just the best!
In fact I'm gonna have one... ah who am I kidding, more like two, right now  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Gin and tonic so good why spoil it..
But try Plymouth Navy Gin...58% proof ...
If you go to St Ives there is an amazing off licence..Harpers I think it's called..
We spent £140 on gin in there!
Sharish is also fun as is blue but when you add tonic it turns pink.
And warners rhubarb gin is mmmmm |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I tried Monkey Gin a few times but it's too peppery to my palate.
Bombay Sapphire is delicious with a ripe strawberry sliced in half and a slice of lemon though. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I find the new fashion for different gins amusing. It's a marketing dream!
Personally always liked Gordon's or Bombay Sapphire with a wedge of lime and tonic. Schweppes. |
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Bloom is a nice light drink.
Wilkins and Sons (the jam people from Tiptree) do some nice flavoured gins. Try the damson with lime juice and ginger beer.
A Bramble is a nice summer cocktail. Gin, creme de mure (or casis), frozen berries, ice, top up with tonic. |
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By *ady Lick OP Woman
over a year ago
Northampton Somewhere |
"I find the new fashion for different gins amusing. It's a marketing dream!
Personally always liked Gordon's or Bombay Sapphire with a wedge of lime and tonic. Schweppes."
Keeping it real as ever x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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See this is where I struggle with gin, I like it but most seem to serve it with tonic and I can't drink it as I don't do fizzy drinks. Can manage a bit of prosecco but not too much. What would you recommend instead? X |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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If you use slimline or sugar free tonic it keeps the dry bite.
Try Bombay sapphire if no ones recommended it.
Sloe gin, its sweet but it's gorgeous I recently got introduced to it and like it with soda and ice.
And if you can find it 'botanist' it's made on a Scottish island and is gorgeously crisp and dry.
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"See this is where I struggle with gin, I like it but most seem to serve it with tonic and I can't drink it as I don't do fizzy drinks. Can manage a bit of prosecco but not too much. What would you recommend instead? X "
try a botanical one..lots of trendy new ones around at the moment,with ice, on its own,strong but sipped it's lovely.. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"See this is where I struggle with gin, I like it but most seem to serve it with tonic and I can't drink it as I don't do fizzy drinks. Can manage a bit of prosecco but not too much. What would you recommend instead? X
try a botanical one..lots of trendy new ones around at the moment,with ice, on its own,strong but sipped it's lovely.."
Will have a look x |
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By *cotGirlWoman
over a year ago
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"See this is where I struggle with gin, I like it but most seem to serve it with tonic and I can't drink it as I don't do fizzy drinks. Can manage a bit of prosecco but not too much. What would you recommend instead? X "
I got a lovely French gin (I can't remember the name of it but it's made from quinoa) which is perfect for sipping on without a mixer, though it needs to be ice cold. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"See this is where I struggle with gin, I like it but most seem to serve it with tonic and I can't drink it as I don't do fizzy drinks. Can manage a bit of prosecco but not too much. What would you recommend instead? X "
Have you tried gin and orange juice. ..or even gin and pink grapefruit juice? Nice with lots of ice. |
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"See this is where I struggle with gin, I like it but most seem to serve it with tonic and I can't drink it as I don't do fizzy drinks. Can manage a bit of prosecco but not too much. What would you recommend instead? X
Have you tried gin and orange juice. ..or even gin and pink grapefruit juice? Nice with lots of ice. "
gin and bitter lemon is nice |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"See this is where I struggle with gin, I like it but most seem to serve it with tonic and I can't drink it as I don't do fizzy drinks. Can manage a bit of prosecco but not too much. What would you recommend instead? X
Have you tried gin and orange juice. ..or even gin and pink grapefruit juice? Nice with lots of ice. "
Both sound good, but can't drink too much fruit juice as the high sugar in them. I tend to stick with sugar free options x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Hi guys. I've recently discovered gin. I've tried it with elderflower cordial, ice, cucumber slices, topped with prosecco and garnished with lime. Bloody lovely it was to
I'm sure there are loads of gin connoisseurs on here that can give me some hints and tips....
Cheers you lovely lot xx"
Don't let Mark pour them in chameleons.
I'm saying nothing more. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"See this is where I struggle with gin, I like it but most seem to serve it with tonic and I can't drink it as I don't do fizzy drinks. Can manage a bit of prosecco but not too much. What would you recommend instead? X
Have you tried gin and orange juice. ..or even gin and pink grapefruit juice? Nice with lots of ice.
Both sound good, but can't drink too much fruit juice as the high sugar in them. I tend to stick with sugar free options x "
That really limits any mixers if you can't have fruit juice or anything fizzy. I'd stick to wine  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"See this is where I struggle with gin, I like it but most seem to serve it with tonic and I can't drink it as I don't do fizzy drinks. Can manage a bit of prosecco but not too much. What would you recommend instead? X
Have you tried gin and orange juice. ..or even gin and pink grapefruit juice? Nice with lots of ice.
Both sound good, but can't drink too much fruit juice as the high sugar in them. I tend to stick with sugar free options x
That really limits any mixers if you can't have fruit juice or anything fizzy. I'd stick to wine "
chambord is rather nice |
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"Hendricks is my favourite gin with tonic and a slice of cucumber.
Hotel du chocolat has chocolate gin. I really fancy trying it.
I also make my own sloe gin for Christmas.
Sarah "
Was not overly impressed with Chocolate Gin.......Hendrick's is super, if you are close enough the Bombay Sapphire plant where they infuse the grain spirit at Whitchurch near Andover iis well worth a visit and will certainly take you a bit further down the Gin Journey |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"See this is where I struggle with gin, I like it but most seem to serve it with tonic and I can't drink it as I don't do fizzy drinks. Can manage a bit of prosecco but not too much. What would you recommend instead? X
Have you tried gin and orange juice. ..or even gin and pink grapefruit juice? Nice with lots of ice.
Both sound good, but can't drink too much fruit juice as the high sugar in them. I tend to stick with sugar free options x
That really limits any mixers if you can't have fruit juice or anything fizzy. I'd stick to wine
chambord is rather nice"
Yes I like that x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I went on a tour of the Edinburgh Gin distillery, at the end we got a gin & tonic with orange zest in it. It was lovely!
I'd also recommend you sniff out some Tanqueray 10."
I'll second that. Number ten is lush! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It's all about the tonic !!!
3/4 of a gin and tonic is TONIC
So get the best you can ... Fever tree !!
We were introduced to fever tree last year when we had monkey 49 gin , teas lovely so we only ever have gin with fever tree |
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"It's all about the tonic !!!
3/4 of a gin and tonic is TONIC
So get the best you can ... Fever tree !!
We were introduced to fever tree last year when we had monkey 49 gin , teas lovely so we only ever have gin with fever tree "
I rather like a Fentiman's tonic. Also their Rose Lemonade is nice as an alternative... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Rhubarb gin with fever tree tonic and a slice of pink grapefruit is beautiful.
Today I tried a pink grapefruit and pomegranate gin that I may have to treat myself to.
My usual tipple is hendricks with a slice of cucumber |
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Marion is definitely a G&T girl... but not your everyday Bombay Sapphire or whatever.
Favourite gins:
- Hoxton
- Half Hitch
- Sacred Pink Grapefruit
Tonic of choice - Fevertree elderflower
Favourite gin joints
- The Office, Brighton
- The Merchant House, City, London
- The London Gin Club, Soho, London |
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By *s_macWoman
over a year ago
Traffic land |
Oh I love gin, probably more than I love tea and I'm known for that too.
My bog standard is either Bombay Sapphire, Bloom or Hendricks.
I love Tanqueray 10, Caorunn, Brockmans. Oh so many more!
Research your garnish, it can really make a difference to your gin.
However I'm not a tonic snob, I'm not massively keen on fever tree.
I can recommend the gin festivals, great opportunity to try different gins. I'm booked in for 3 this year, great afternoon/evening out if you're with good friends
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By *irginieWoman
over a year ago
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The best I've tried so far is silentpool. Obviously fever tree tonic but I also like a tonic called beverage no9, flavoured with cardamom
Try your g&t with a slice of orange studded with clives.
A friend of mine likes a dash of bitters with his.
G&T time I think.
V xxxx |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Hi guys. I've recently discovered gin. I've tried it with elderflower cordial, ice, cucumber slices, topped with prosecco and garnished with lime. Bloody lovely it was to
I'm sure there are loads of gin connoisseurs on here that can give me some hints and tips....
Cheers you lovely lot xx"
Gin with blue curaçao lime juice and a little tonic makes a nice cocktail xx |
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G n t girl here , Bombay sapphire, slim line tonic wedge of lime and ice , recently got a bottle of bulldog gin as a birthday present which was rather nice and so was the bottle too. All made better on a sunny day xx |
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At Townhouse we are well known for our MASSIVE gin bar with it's own brand...the oriGIN bar. We have loads of garnishes, special balloon glasses and we insist on only serving Fevertree tonic...for those who want tonic!! It's even on our Staff Person Spec that we require our staff to love gin and know about gin to advise our customers lol
This is our current stock on the oriGIN bar :
Gordons (on the doubles bar)
Gordons with cucumber
Bombay Sapphire
Tanqueray
Tanqueray 10
Portobello Road
Pinksters
Hendricks
Twisted Nose
Steampunk
William Chase Sloe
William Chase
Brecon
Bloom
Gin Mare
Elephant
Caorunn
Sipsmith
Bulldog
Plymouth
Brokers
Martin Millers
Deaths Door
‘Love’ gin
The Botanist
Bathtub gin
Liverpool gin
Liverpool Valencian Orange gin
Wirral gin
Monkey 47
Cotswold
Sharish
King of Soho
Ungava
Townhouse Bathtub Gin
We are adding Brockmans and Irish Gunpowder gin in May
My favourites at the moment are Cotswold, Botanist and Elephant with diet lemo, Grapefruit and juniper berries |
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Recently back from Holiday in Zimbabwe. When they were building the railways in Zim (then Rhodesia) over 100 years ago it was discovered that the teetotaler workers all died of Malaria. The connection between Quinine (in tonic water) as an anti malaria drug was established.
Great drink as a sundowner... |
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By *s_macWoman
over a year ago
Traffic land |
"At Townhouse we are well known for our MASSIVE gin bar with it's own brand...the oriGIN bar. We have loads of garnishes, special balloon glasses and we insist on only serving Fevertree tonic...for those who want tonic!! It's even on our Staff Person Spec that we require our staff to love gin and know about gin to advise our customers lol
This is our current stock on the oriGIN bar :
Gordons (on the doubles bar)
Gordons with cucumber
Bombay Sapphire
Tanqueray
Tanqueray 10
Portobello Road
Pinksters
Hendricks
Twisted Nose
Steampunk
William Chase Sloe
William Chase
Brecon
Bloom
Gin Mare
Elephant
Caorunn
Sipsmith
Bulldog
Plymouth
Brokers
Martin Millers
Deaths Door
‘Love’ gin
The Botanist
Bathtub gin
Liverpool gin
Liverpool Valencian Orange gin
Wirral gin
Monkey 47
Cotswold
Sharish
King of Soho
Ungava
Townhouse Bathtub Gin
We are adding Brockmans and Irish Gunpowder gin in May
My favourites at the moment are Cotswold, Botanist and Elephant with diet lemo, Grapefruit and juniper berries "
I've never been particularly interested in visiting a club, but this could change my mind  |
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By *s_macWoman
over a year ago
Traffic land |
"Haven't found a gin I don't like .... Was drinking Bulldog, Twisted Nose and. a Cornish one can't remember the name of last night. All yuuuuuum ! And no hangover from gin for me!"
I've only found one so far, Adnams Copper House 
I don't suffer on Gin as a rule either |
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By *ady Lick OP Woman
over a year ago
Northampton Somewhere |
"At Townhouse we are well known for our MASSIVE gin bar with it's own brand...the oriGIN bar. We have loads of garnishes, special balloon glasses and we insist on only serving Fevertree tonic...for those who want tonic!! It's even on our Staff Person Spec that we require our staff to love gin and know about gin to advise our customers lol
This is our current stock on the oriGIN bar :
Gordons (on the doubles bar)
Gordons with cucumber
Bombay Sapphire
Tanqueray
Tanqueray 10
Portobello Road
Pinksters
Hendricks
Twisted Nose
Steampunk
William Chase Sloe
William Chase
Brecon
Bloom
Gin Mare
Elephant
Caorunn
Sipsmith
Bulldog
Plymouth
Brokers
Martin Millers
Deaths Door
‘Love’ gin
The Botanist
Bathtub gin
Liverpool gin
Liverpool Valencian Orange gin
Wirral gin
Monkey 47
Cotswold
Sharish
King of Soho
Ungava
Townhouse Bathtub Gin
We are adding Brockmans and Irish Gunpowder gin in May
My favourites at the moment are Cotswold, Botanist and Elephant with diet lemo, Grapefruit and juniper berries "
Wow, impressive |
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By *ficouldMan
over a year ago
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"Remember any gin you drink, mix with a very good tonic! It makes all the difference
What I really need is someone who knows what their doing to come and make me a drink or two "
Counts me out, I can't stand Gin, I just know that friends realise how much better things are mixed with a good tonic |
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As someone else has said, the gin festival is great to discover all the gins that aren't found on the high Street/supermarkets
Was at the Nottingham gin festival yesterday...
Brockmans is divine, especially with fever tree ginger ale
Discovered poetic licence yesterday... Delicious
Black tomato was different but i found i quite liked it
And the Edinburgh gin liqueurs are lush...
As is breackmans hazelnut or vanilla genever.... Like baileys only not as yucky creamy and made with gin, very very yummy |
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"At Townhouse we are well known for our MASSIVE gin bar with it's own brand...the oriGIN bar. We have loads of garnishes, special balloon glasses and we insist on only serving Fevertree tonic...for those who want tonic!! It's even on our Staff Person Spec that we require our staff to love gin and know about gin to advise our customers lol
This is our current stock on the oriGIN bar :
Gordons (on the doubles bar)
Gordons with cucumber
Bombay Sapphire
Tanqueray
Tanqueray 10
Portobello Road
Pinksters
Hendricks
Twisted Nose
Steampunk
William Chase Sloe
William Chase
Brecon
Bloom
Gin Mare
Elephant
Caorunn
Sipsmith
Bulldog
Plymouth
Brokers
Martin Millers
Deaths Door
‘Love’ gin
The Botanist
Bathtub gin
Liverpool gin
Liverpool Valencian Orange gin
Wirral gin
Monkey 47
Cotswold
Sharish
King of Soho
Ungava
Townhouse Bathtub Gin
We are adding Brockmans and Irish Gunpowder gin in May
My favourites at the moment are Cotswold, Botanist and Elephant with diet lemo, Grapefruit and juniper berries "
WOW.. very tempting. |
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over a year ago
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"I tasted an incredible local one the other week - Silent Pool, made in Guildford - where I notice they actually have a 3 day Gin Festival in September lol!!  "
Is that the one with the snazzy bottle? |
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over a year ago
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"I tasted an incredible local one the other week - Silent Pool, made in Guildford - where I notice they actually have a 3 day Gin Festival in September lol!!
Is that the one with the snazzy bottle? "
I'm off to the silent pool distillery Monday night (later today, damn its late) for a tour and fun tasting... not that I will get to taste much as I am driving 
Out near Newlands corner so I may get some unexpected dogging action on the way home |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"At Townhouse we are well known for our MASSIVE gin bar with it's own brand...the oriGIN bar. We have loads of garnishes, special balloon glasses and we insist on only serving Fevertree tonic...for those who want tonic!! It's even on our Staff Person Spec that we require our staff to love gin and know about gin to advise our customers lol
This is our current stock on the oriGIN bar :
Gordons (on the doubles bar)
Gordons with cucumber
Bombay Sapphire
Tanqueray
Tanqueray 10
Portobello Road
Pinksters
Hendricks
Twisted Nose
Steampunk
William Chase Sloe
William Chase
Brecon
Bloom
Gin Mare
Elephant
Caorunn
Sipsmith
Bulldog
Plymouth
Brokers
Martin Millers
Deaths Door
‘Love’ gin
The Botanist
Bathtub gin
Liverpool gin
Liverpool Valencian Orange gin
Wirral gin
Monkey 47
Cotswold
Sharish
King of Soho
Ungava
Townhouse Bathtub Gin
We are adding Brockmans and Irish Gunpowder gin in May
My favourites at the moment are Cotswold, Botanist and Elephant with diet lemo, Grapefruit and juniper berries "
Forget the sex, I'll just go through the gin list |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"At Townhouse we are well known for our MASSIVE gin bar with it's own brand...the oriGIN bar. We have loads of garnishes, special balloon glasses and we insist on only serving Fevertree tonic...for those who want tonic!! It's even on our Staff Person Spec that we require our staff to love gin and know about gin to advise our customers lol
This is our current stock on the oriGIN bar :
Gordons (on the doubles bar)
Gordons with cucumber
Bombay Sapphire
Tanqueray
Tanqueray 10
Portobello Road
Pinksters
Hendricks
Twisted Nose
Steampunk
William Chase Sloe
William Chase
Brecon
Bloom
Gin Mare
Elephant
Caorunn
Sipsmith
Bulldog
Plymouth
Brokers
Martin Millers
Deaths Door
‘Love’ gin
The Botanist
Bathtub gin
Liverpool gin
Liverpool Valencian Orange gin
Wirral gin
Monkey 47
Cotswold
Sharish
King of Soho
Ungava
Townhouse Bathtub Gin
We are adding Brockmans and Irish Gunpowder gin in May
My favourites at the moment are Cotswold, Botanist and Elephant with diet lemo, Grapefruit and juniper berries
Forget the sex, I'll just go through the gin list "
That's an impressive list. A few I haven't tried yet, current favourite is Whitley Neil |
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By *s_macWoman
over a year ago
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"I tasted an incredible local one the other week - Silent Pool, made in Guildford - where I notice they actually have a 3 day Gin Festival in September lol!! "
I've not actually tried that one, pretty bottle though!
Can definitely recommend the gin festival, this year will be my third year at Guildford. They have an excellent range of gins to try. Just difficult choosing! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Hi guys. I've recently discovered gin. I've tried it with elderflower cordial, ice, cucumber slices, topped with prosecco and garnished with lime. Bloody lovely it was to
I'm sure there are loads of gin connoisseurs on here that can give me some hints and tips....
Cheers you lovely lot xx"
bloom gin with elderflower tonic, raspberry and a slice of lime ?? |
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"See this is where I struggle with gin, I like it but most seem to serve it with tonic and I can't drink it as I don't do fizzy drinks. Can manage a bit of prosecco but not too much. What would you recommend instead? X "
Try gin with a couple of wedges of squeased lime and cranberry juice |
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"Hi guys. I've recently discovered gin. I've tried it with elderflower cordial, ice, cucumber slices, topped with prosecco and garnished with lime. Bloody lovely it was to
I'm sure there are loads of gin connoisseurs on here that can give me some hints and tips....
Cheers you lovely lot xx"
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"I tasted an incredible local one the other week - Silent Pool, made in Guildford - where I notice they actually have a 3 day Gin Festival in September lol!!
Is that the one with the snazzy bottle? "
Yes very fragrant and complex - totally delicious! |
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"I tasted an incredible local one the other week - Silent Pool, made in Guildford - where I notice they actually have a 3 day Gin Festival in September lol!!
Is that the one with the snazzy bottle?
Yes very fragrant and complex - totally delicious! "
Yes, probably one of the nicest gins I've had. Is it wrong to want gin at 10am on a Monday morning!?! |
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By *ady Lick OP Woman
over a year ago
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Join the gin tasters club ..
You get a different gin every time and also different ideas for what to have it with ..and also a monthly magazine
Obviously you have to pay but it's worth "
What a great idea!
Idea.....next fab social, a gin festival. Seems like a lot of lovely people know their stuff |
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By *ercuryMan
over a year ago
Grantham |
Great choice of gins available now. But no matter how good the gin, you do need a good tonic.
Search out 1724 tonic and BTW tonic, probably the best out there.
Current favourites are Warner Edwards Rhubarb gin served with ginger ale, Brockmans served with plain tonic, lots of crushed ice, blackberries and blueberries. Housemate drinks Bloom, slimline tonic, garnished with strawberries and rose petals.
All time favourite is a Gimlet made with Plymouth navy strength.
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By *eece38Man
over a year ago
Surbiton |
if any gin lovers live in the Surrey London area a can highly recommend gin called Silent Pool . it's a small distillery the bottle is pretty special and I used after for all sorts of things if your a fan of Hendricks then you'll love it .. |
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By *eKoopleCouple
over a year ago
Germany / Manchester |
I wouldn't say I'm a connoisseur as we only drink a few times a year. That being said, I do like Tonic with cucumber and I'll try various brands with that same mix. Alkemist is my current favourite. |
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there is a place right by chester cathedral called The Botanist that sells any number of different types of gin...
great place for a gin lovers night out |
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Softer and more aromatic than regular Gordon's 