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"La republica from bolivia
Never tried it, what mixer and garnish?"
I have it with plain old tonic and don’t garnish it. There are some very unusual botanicals in it, I don’t want anything to detract from them |
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"La republica from bolivia
Never tried it, what mixer and garnish?
I have it with plain old tonic and don’t garnish it. There are some very unusual botanicals in it, I don’t want anything to detract from them"
Love it too. It's hard to find though as it was in the the box of one of the gin clubs. This months One Apple and Sage - was surprisingly nice too!
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"La republica from bolivia
Never tried it, what mixer and garnish?
I have it with plain old tonic and don’t garnish it. There are some very unusual botanicals in it, I don’t want anything to detract from them
Love it too. It's hard to find though as it was in the the box of one of the gin clubs. This months One Apple and Sage - was surprisingly nice too!
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I wasn't keen on this months, much preferred the grapefruit one last month. |
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"La republica from bolivia
Never tried it, what mixer and garnish?
I have it with plain old tonic and don’t garnish it. There are some very unusual botanicals in it, I don’t want anything to detract from them
Love it too. It's hard to find though as it was in the the box of one of the gin clubs. This months One Apple and Sage - was surprisingly nice too!
I wasn't keen on this months, much preferred the grapefruit one last month. "
I didn't think I was going to to be honest!
The chocolate this month was vile though |
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"La republica from bolivia
Never tried it, what mixer and garnish?
I have it with plain old tonic and don’t garnish it. There are some very unusual botanicals in it, I don’t want anything to detract from them
Love it too. It's hard to find though as it was in the the box of one of the gin clubs. This months One Apple and Sage - was surprisingly nice too!
I wasn't keen on this months, much preferred the grapefruit one last month.
I didn't think I was going to to be honest!
The chocolate this month was vile though"
I agree, plus I can't stand dark chocolate  |
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"Plymouth gin or pink gin 
We are loyal to our local produce. "
Stayed at the Distillery on Portbello road once , that had a complimentary gin and Tonic in the mini bar, thought it was water lol was quite odd but delicious for breakfast! |
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Only thing I’m not a fan of is flavoured gins. I love gin but I like to be able to taste the juniper berries and other subtle ingredients that makes that gin what it is. |
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"Plymouth gin or pink gin
We are loyal to our local produce.
Stayed at the Distillery on Portbello road once , that had a complimentary gin and Tonic in the mini bar, thought it was water lol was quite odd but delicious for breakfast!"
Nothing wrong with a g&t for breakfast, I often do it somewhere in the world. |
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"Plymouth gin or pink gin
We are loyal to our local produce.
Stayed at the Distillery on Portbello road once , that had a complimentary gin and Tonic in the mini bar, thought it was water lol was quite odd but delicious for breakfast!
Nothing wrong with a g&t for breakfast, I often do it somewhere in the world. "
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"Plymouth gin or pink gin
We are loyal to our local produce.
Stayed at the Distillery on Portbello road once , that had a complimentary gin and Tonic in the mini bar, thought it was water lol was quite odd but delicious for breakfast!
Nothing wrong with a g&t for breakfast, I often do it somewhere in the world. "
Wholly agree but it was quite a glug at first  |
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"Only thing I’m not a fan of is flavoured gins. I love gin but I like to be able to taste the juniper berries and other subtle ingredients that makes that gin what it is. "
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"Only thing I’m not a fan of is flavoured gins. I love gin but I like to be able to taste the juniper berries and other subtle ingredients that makes that gin what it is.
A woman after my own heart "
I will join the queue |
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"La republica from bolivia
Never tried it, what mixer and garnish?
I have it with plain old tonic and don’t garnish it. There are some very unusual botanicals in it, I don’t want anything to detract from them
Love it too. It's hard to find though as it was in the the box of one of the gin clubs. This months One Apple and Sage - was surprisingly nice too!
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I signed up for a box every 3 months so missed this one.......what a mistake! |
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"Only thing I’m not a fan of is flavoured gins. I love gin but I like to be able to taste the juniper berries and other subtle ingredients that makes that gin what it is.
A woman after my own heart
I will join the queue "
What queue  |
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"La republica from bolivia
Never tried it, what mixer and garnish?
I have it with plain old tonic and don’t garnish it. There are some very unusual botanicals in it, I don’t want anything to detract from them
Love it too. It's hard to find though as it was in the the box of one of the gin clubs. This months One Apple and Sage - was surprisingly nice too!
I signed up for a box every 3 months so missed this one.......what a mistake!"
This is my 3rd box and glad I joined x |
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As we live close to the world record holding establishment for stocking most gins - The Old Bell Inn at Delph, Oldham - it stocks over 1100 different gins - we are currently trying them all - will let you know in a couple of years which is best |
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"As we live close to the world record holding establishment for stocking most gins - The Old Bell Inn at Delph, Oldham - it stocks over 1100 different gins - we are currently trying them all - will let you know in a couple of years which is best "
Ooo didn’t know that! I’m not far away I might have to pop in  |
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"As we live close to the world record holding establishment for stocking most gins - The Old Bell Inn at Delph, Oldham - it stocks over 1100 different gins - we are currently trying them all - will let you know in a couple of years which is best "
(Starts googling hotels in Oldham....) |
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"La republica from bolivia
Never tried it, what mixer and garnish?
I have it with plain old tonic and don’t garnish it. There are some very unusual botanicals in it, I don’t want anything to detract from them
Love it too. It's hard to find though as it was in the the box of one of the gin clubs. This months One Apple and Sage - was surprisingly nice too!
I signed up for a box every 3 months so missed this one.......what a mistake!"
Ooh I signed up and got my first box half price, you'd better come over before I drink it all if you want to try it |
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"Monkey 47 and Whitley and Neil quince gin
Not seen the quince one x Me either will keep a eye open for it though.
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It’s in a green bottle & delicious!!!
Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin at the moment but I love all gin
J x
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"Monkey 47 and Whitley and Neil quince gin
Not seen the quince one x Me either will keep a eye open for it though.
It’s in a green bottle & delicious!!!
Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin at the moment but I love all gin
J x
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Sainsburys sell the quince one. They have a full size bottle and also a miniature.
I'm not too keen on the quince gin so was glad I only bought the miniature to try it! |
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"Monkey 47 and Whitley and Neil quince gin
Not seen the quince one x Me either will keep a eye open for it though.
It’s in a green bottle & delicious!!!
Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin at the moment but I love all gin
J x
Sainsburys sell the quince one. They have a full size bottle and also a miniature.
I'm not too keen on the quince gin so was glad I only bought the miniature to try it!"
This opinion will probably get me lynched as it’s an extremely popular brand, but I actually don’t think much to Whitley Neil gin. I’ve tried a few flavours, some are ok but but nothing special.
Like you I’ve had the miniatures and I’m glad I’ve not wasted the money on a big bottle |
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"Monkey 47 and Whitley and Neil quince gin
Not seen the quince one x Me either will keep a eye open for it though.
It’s in a green bottle & delicious!!!
Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin at the moment but I love all gin
J x
Sainsburys sell the quince one. They have a full size bottle and also a miniature.
I'm not too keen on the quince gin so was glad I only bought the miniature to try it!
This opinion will probably get me lynched as it’s an extremely popular brand, but I actually don’t think much to Whitley Neil gin. I’ve tried a few flavours, some are ok but but nothing special.
Like you I’ve had the miniatures and I’m glad I’ve not wasted the money on a big bottle"
Tend to agree with you- the orange vodka is nice but the warners flavoured ones are generally better. |
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"Monkey 47 and Whitley and Neil quince gin
Not seen the quince one x Me either will keep a eye open for it though.
It’s in a green bottle & delicious!!!
Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin at the moment but I love all gin
J x
Sainsburys sell the quince one. They have a full size bottle and also a miniature.
I'm not too keen on the quince gin so was glad I only bought the miniature to try it!
This opinion will probably get me lynched as it’s an extremely popular brand, but I actually don’t think much to Whitley Neil gin. I’ve tried a few flavours, some are ok but but nothing special.
Like you I’ve had the miniatures and I’m glad I’ve not wasted the money on a big bottle"
I’m not a fan either. |
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I dont know if you can get this one in th UK but if you can its a must buy
Drumshanbro Gunpowder Irish Gin
This one is slowly becoming a classic its made in a small little village in the north west of ireland id say only populated by a few hundred people this is the craft beers of gin |
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Just tried a new cocktail out of the magazine that came with my gin box, called G and tea.
It's gin served with sweetened, iced peppermint tea and garnished with mint sprigs.
Wow, it's bloody lovely. I made using tanqueray this time but next time will try Reykjavik cucumber gin |
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"Tanquerey Rangoor lime with tonic. Fever Tree of course "
I’ve nearly run out of this one!!
I bought a couple of bottles from Eden Mill when in St Andrews a few weeks ago - have yet to open them though |
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Currently The Botanist is hitting the spot, as does Hendricks. I also have a bottle of Monkey 47 that C bought me.
But if you want a really smooth gin then Cooper King is a gorgeous gin.
Also if ever in Australia, then you need to try Affinity gin, distilled by Karu…it’s the smoothest gin ever and it wins awards every year. I’ve yet to be able to buy it in this country.
K
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"Slingsbys rhubarb gin  "
Nice but relatively expensive. Buy a rhubarb liquer and add to Aldi Gin. Just the same flavour but much better value.
Fav is Bathtub.
My time of spending silly money on Gin has gone. |
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"Slingsbys rhubarb gin
Nice but relatively expensive. Buy a rhubarb liquer and add to Aldi Gin. Just the same flavour but much better value.
Fav is Bathtub.
My time of spending silly money on Gin has gone. "
I very rarely drink it tbh just if i go out, but really dislike warners & whitley niel rhubarb gins. |
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Call me old fashioned but for me it’s simply a stiff Gordon’s gin and Schweppes. Ice and a wedge of lemon.
No time for fancy gins or tonics. Would sometimes stretch to a Tanqueray but then that’s simply a stronger Gordon’s.
Happy Xmas all. |
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Lots of the Northern Irish ones are great but also love Nordes from Spain because it reminds me of the sea, Nelson's gin from Staffordshire and Monaco gin also deserve a mention.
If you like a fancy bottle you can't beat Mermaid gin from the Isle of Wight or Generous gin from Paris. X |
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That’s a difficult one as there are so many out there! My go to is Hendricks but I’m working my way through….
Tanqueray No10
Tanqueray Seville orange
Whitley Neill Rhubabarb & Ginger
Bombay Sapphire
Sipsmith Lemon Drizzle
Sipsmith zesty Orange
Highclere London Gin
Williams Chase
Whitley Neill Gooseberry Gin
Pin Gin
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"Jawbox or dingle gin 
How are you serving the jawbox? For me the honeycomb is too sweat, lime wedge and ginger ale is perfect
I don’t like tonic so it’s with lemonade "
Make it a double and I’ll be round in no time |
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By *elle xWoman
over a year ago
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"Jawbox or dingle gin
How are you serving the jawbox? For me the honeycomb is too sweat, lime wedge and ginger ale is perfect
I don’t like tonic so it’s with lemonade
Make it a double and I’ll be round in no time "
 is there any other way to drink it |
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"I don’t like tonic so it’s with lemonade
Make it a double and I’ll be round in no time
is there any other way to drink it "
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...with orange juice. Otherwise known as an Orange Blossom. It was all the rage in the 1920s. |
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By *elle xWoman
over a year ago
Doire Theas |
"I don’t like tonic so it’s with lemonade
Make it a double and I’ll be round in no time
is there any other way to drink it
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...with orange juice. Otherwise known as an Orange Blossom. It was all the rage in the 1920s. "
Ohhhh sounds dangerously easy to drink |
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"I don’t like tonic so it’s with lemonade
Make it a double and I’ll be round in no time
is there any other way to drink it
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...with orange juice. Otherwise known as an Orange Blossom. It was all the rage in the 1920s.
Ohhhh sounds dangerously easy to drink "
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It's even easier with a straw...and more-ish! |
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By *adyJayneWoman
over a year ago
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"The perfume tree.
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I adored that bottle although it really seemed that it was a marmite gin amongst the bobs.
Some of the 2020 gins were amazing.
I also loved the Altitude Alpine and the GWYR Rhamanta.
'everyday' gin is either
Batch (made locally to me), Tanquray 10 or Tarquins |
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That made me giggle.
...that could be messy 
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