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By *orwegian Blue OP Man
over a year ago
Iceland, but Aldi is closer.. |
Gin is definitely the in drink,
Only just a few years ago we were limited to Gordons, now there's a plethora of brands, with new ones appearing weekly..
Having enjoyed gin for a number of years, I have embraced this sudden influx of choice and enjoy trying the different botanicals, my favourites being portobello road or whitley & Neill.
What's your go to gin of choice? |
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By *s_macWoman
over a year ago
Traffic land |
I love gin, my "every day" gin is Bombay Sapphire (I don't actually drink it every day, but always have a bottle in). Then I have others, at the moment I'm particularly enjoying Tanqueray No.10 and Silent Pool. So many I like! The only one I've tried so far and not been keen on is Adnams Copper House.
If you like gin, I can thoroughly recommend the gin festivals (google them) great opportunity to try something new and there are distillers there with samples to try too. |
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By *orwegian Blue OP Man
over a year ago
Iceland, but Aldi is closer.. |
"I love gin, my "every day" gin is Bombay Sapphire (I don't actually drink it every day, but always have a bottle in). Then I have others, at the moment I'm particularly enjoying Tanqueray No.10 and Silent Pool. So many I like! The only one I've tried so far and not been keen on is Adnams Copper House.
If you like gin, I can thoroughly recommend the gin festivals (google them) great opportunity to try something new and there are distillers there with samples to try too."
Oh, that Adnams one is awful, reminded me of tippex thinners.
There is an upcoming gun festival at Tobacco Dock near Tower Bridge at the end of August, I Will definitely be attending.. |
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Juniper Green of course!!
I bought the Gordon's (don't judge me!!) pink on Thursday - it smells & tastes lovely. I like sloe gin with prosecco.
I also have some marmalade & chocolate orange ones I'm going to try making my own damson gin too
JG x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I like kendricks. But theres a few home brew gins im into. Big glass ice and fruit. Mai oui mai oui!!
what home brews?"
Wicked wolf exmoor gin. E18ghteen gin spelt like that. newton house gin. Thatchers orchard cut. Friary liquers. These are different gins selection. Bath botanical gin. These are only a few but theres tonnes. The pub i went into had 22 local es gins |
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By *s_macWoman
over a year ago
Traffic land |
"I love gin, my "every day" gin is Bombay Sapphire (I don't actually drink it every day, but always have a bottle in). Then I have others, at the moment I'm particularly enjoying Tanqueray No.10 and Silent Pool. So many I like! The only one I've tried so far and not been keen on is Adnams Copper House.
If you like gin, I can thoroughly recommend the gin festivals (google them) great opportunity to try something new and there are distillers there with samples to try too.
Oh, that Adnams one is awful, reminded me of tippex thinners.
There is an upcoming gun festival at Tobacco Dock near Tower Bridge at the end of August, I Will definitely be attending.. "
Brilliant! I'm off to the one in Guildford in September, it'll be our third year and we always have a great time. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I like kendricks. But theres a few home brew gins im into. Big glass ice and fruit. Mai oui mai oui!!
what home brews?
Wicked wolf exmoor gin. E18ghteen gin spelt like that. newton house gin. Thatchers orchard cut. Friary liquers. These are different gins selection. Bath botanical gin.
These are only a few but theres tonnes. The pub i went into had 22 local es gins "
Forget gordons and the cheap main brands. Since ive tasted the good stuff i wont go back! |
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By *orwegian Blue OP Man
over a year ago
Iceland, but Aldi is closer.. |
"I'm gonna be controversial I expect - I can't stand tonic . Drink mine with lemonade and fresh lime (or other fruit if a flavoured gin)"
Nothing wrong with that at all..
Gin has a strong flavour and will shine through most mixers (although is just wrong!)
I enjoy gin and cranberry juice as well as with tonic or orange juicen |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'm gonna be controversial I expect - I can't stand tonic . Drink mine with lemonade and fresh lime (or other fruit if a flavoured gin)"
Yes me too i hate tonic. Always lemonade. Someone once told me to try proper tonic. Whatever that means. Its all to bitter and quaniinny for me lol |
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Tried quite a few. The Aldi one that costs about 14 quid for a litre bottle is what I normally buy. From one of the reviews (Daily Telegraph)
"Aldi’s gin is making headlines once again. Its Oliver Cromwell London Dry Gin (£9.65 for a 70cl) has won a silver medal in blind taste-testing at this year’s International Spirits Challenge. A slightly more expensive bottle from Asda won gold. But those in the know say Aldi’s is the top tipple, beating mainstream brands such as Bombay Sapphire and Hendricks, and comparable to upmarket rivals, including gins from Harrods and Waitrose." |
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By *orwegian Blue OP Man
over a year ago
Iceland, but Aldi is closer.. |
"If you ever happen to be in Tanzania - try Konyagi. It's a local gin . You can even buy it in little plastic pouches "
I had planned to visit a friend who lives near lake Victoria in Tanzania in the next couple of years..
He pickles chilli peppers in sherry or gin which seems to be a local thing to do...
The fiery alcohol is used to spice up meals.. far better than nandos chilli sauce.  |
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By *orwegian Blue OP Man
over a year ago
Iceland, but Aldi is closer.. |
"Parma violet Gin is the best I've tasted at a Gin festival & then we ordered it direct from the distillery in Manchester - its awesome "
I do hope it doesn't taste of those horrible blue sweets..
I've only ever met one person that liked them.. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I'm gonna be controversial I expect - I can't stand tonic . Drink mine with lemonade and fresh lime (or other fruit if a flavoured gin)
Yes me too i hate tonic. Always lemonade. Someone once told me to try proper tonic. Whatever that means. Its all to bitter and quaniinny for me lol"
Feverfew Tonic Water is the way to go. |
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Slightly tangent but my homemade blackcurrant gin is amazing - tried it last night for the first time and have to hide it as it's supposed to be for Christmas! I've also got tayberry gin maturing. |
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By *s_macWoman
over a year ago
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"Parma violet Gin is the best I've tasted at a Gin festival & then we ordered it direct from the distillery in Manchester - its awesome "
We loved that too! Looks beautiful in the glass too! It's an easy gift for my friend  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Parma violet Gin is the best I've tasted at a Gin festival & then we ordered it direct from the distillery in Manchester - its awesome
I do hope it doesn't taste of those horrible blue sweets..
I've only ever met one person that liked them.. "
It so does & those are the best sweets ever as is the Gin...it's very expensive but sooo worth it |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Parma violet Gin is the best I've tasted at a Gin festival & then we ordered it direct from the distillery in Manchester - its awesome
We loved that too! Looks beautiful in the glass too! It's an easy gift for my friend "
It's is ...it's very pretty  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Never tried Gin looks like im missing out 
What's recommended to start off lol
Tanqueray is nice 
I'll have to try it
Thank you x"
I shall be partaking tonight, Tanqueray for me with Fever tree Tonic x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"If you ever happen to be in Tanzania - try Konyagi. It's a local gin . You can even buy it in little plastic pouches
I had planned to visit a friend who lives near lake Victoria in Tanzania in the next couple of years..
He pickles chilli peppers in sherry or gin which seems to be a local thing to do...
The fiery alcohol is used to spice up meals.. far better than nandos chilli sauce. "
If you go to any local bars they don't sell it in shorts so you buy a 35cl bottle (which makes life much easier ) and it's about £4 |
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By *ddit...Man
over a year ago
Land of the giants... ;-) |
"Bloom is nice... with fever tree. ... and fresh chilli..  .
I like Bloom with strawberries"
Gotta try this... premier inn do a double gin and tonic with strawberry and mint... I always have it when I stay in hotel... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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My fav is Brockmans Gin. Love with cucumber lime and mint in an ice cold glass and ice.
Rhubarb gin is pretty amazing too....ooohhhh raspberry Gin..... must stop lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"My fav is Brockmans Gin. Love with cucumber lime and mint in an ice cold glass and ice.
Rhubarb gin is pretty amazing too....ooohhhh raspberry Gin..... must stop lol"
Yes Brockmans is good one |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Citadelle Old Tom, limited edition batch with cane sugar aged for 12 years. With a dash of orange bitters and a splash of light tonic.
Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz with red grapes and fever tree mediterranean.
And Curio with lime wedges, rock sandfire and mediterranean tonic.
Great gins |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Citadelle Old Tom, limited edition batch with cane sugar aged for 12 years. With a dash of orange bitters and a splash of light tonic.
Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz with red grapes and fever tree mediterranean.
And Curio with lime wedges, rock sandfire and mediterranean tonic.
Great gins"
You snazzy bastard... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Citadelle Old Tom, limited edition batch with cane sugar aged for 12 years. With a dash of orange bitters and a splash of light tonic.
Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz with red grapes and fever tree mediterranean.
And Curio with lime wedges, rock sandfire and mediterranean tonic.
Great gins
You snazzy bastard..."
Silent Pool is lovely as well :D |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Citadelle Old Tom, limited edition batch with cane sugar aged for 12 years. With a dash of orange bitters and a splash of light tonic.
Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz with red grapes and fever tree mediterranean.
And Curio with lime wedges, rock sandfire and mediterranean tonic.
Great gins"
*samphire, bloody hell 'sandfire' |
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"Been a gin drinker for years, even make my own.
Love Brighton Gin x
I will pay you for some X"
What flavour would you like?
Currently doing, rhubarb & ginger, vanilla & honey, cherry bakewell, sloe.
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I used to be repulsed by gin. All those botanicals smelt as if you should be cleaning the loo with it ...
... but then someone convinced me to try rhubarb gin and I was instantly won over. Add a shot of vanilla vodka, lemonade and crushed ice and it's like drinking a liquid rhubarb and custard sweet! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I cant taste the difference from one gin brand to another, a bit like vodka. So I buy cheap one time and middle of the range another time. I have a bottle of gin and vodka that has barely been touched because i bought some prosecco instead |
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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago
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Last night I had Silent Pool mixed with Mediterranean fever tree, lots of ice and a slice of orange......lovely.
Also Bombay Sapphire with the same mixer, a slice of lemon, a bunch of thyme and ice.....that was nice to |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Last night I had Silent Pool mixed with Mediterranean fever tree, lots of ice and a slice of orange......lovely.
Also Bombay Sapphire with the same mixer, a slice of lemon, a bunch of thyme and ice.....that was nice to "
Gin with orange peel is so lovely! |
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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago
Northampton Somewhere |
"Can't stand the stuff yuk."
I used to hate it to but last time I had it was years ago it was probably Gordon's gin with lemonade. Things have changed. The silent pool had hints of lavender and honey (well that's what it said on the menu, I couldn't actually taste either) but it was delicious |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Last night I had Silent Pool mixed with Mediterranean fever tree, lots of ice and a slice of orange......lovely.
Also Bombay Sapphire with the same mixer, a slice of lemon, a bunch of thyme and ice.....that was nice to "
I need to try this |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Tanquery number 10 is nice, William chase 48 percent or 47 monkeys. Like ice, medeterainian Fever tree tonic water with slice lemon and lime. Perfect mix 2-1 for me |
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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago
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Gin is gin to me. The only way to taste the difference is to drink it neat, and I'm not that desirous of a banging hangover. I have just finished a bottle of Pickering 1948 which was rather nice, but I mix mine, and once you have the mixer in they all tend to taste the same.
Maybe we should discuss mixers. I use rose lemonade or elderflower tonic in mine. A nice long summer drink. |
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"Parma violet Gin is the best I've tasted at a Gin festival & then we ordered it direct from the distillery in Manchester - its awesome
I do hope it doesn't taste of those horrible blue sweets..
I've only ever met one person that liked them.. "
I hope it does. I love them. |
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