Gin Thread!

[qwerty1500]

Went to the BIG liquor store in search of the premium Beefeater. They didn't have it yet, of course. Anyway, had a nice conversation with the manager and he suggested Plymouth ... something about it being the only gin served at Parliament and Churchill's favorite. Going to do a little research on those two claims. Nevertheless, it does make a VERY acceptable martini !!!

[yourchoice]

This thread...I oughta...

Picked up a bottle of Hendricks last night as my last bottle was on E. Almost picked up a bottle of NA, but figured I should wait until my bottle of Beefeater is finished (fine for a G&T).

I've had Plymouth and thought it was very good.

I've looked at other premium bottles my liquor store has, but I can't bring myself to bypass Hendricks.

I love love love gin in the summertime.

[yourchoice]

Originally Posted by yourchoice

Almost picked up a bottle of NA, but figured I should wait until my bottle of Beefeater is finished.

Well, the Beefeater was kicked, so I picked up a bottle of NA. For a gin and tonic, I am very pleased. The real test will come later this weekend when I make a martini with it.

[yourchoice]

Originally Posted by yourchoice

Well, the Beefeater was kicked, so I picked up a bottle of NA. For a gin and tonic, I am very pleased. The real test will come later this weekend when I make a martini with it.

Glad this was bumped. I had the NA in a martini, and I'll put it this way...I won't hesitate to use it for a gin and tonic again. I picked up a bit too much orange flavor when using it for a martini. YMMV

[galaga]

Originally Posted by yourchoice

Glad this was bumped. I had the NA in a martini, and I'll put it this way...I won't hesitate to use it for a gin and tonic again. I picked up a bit too much orange flavor when using it for a martini. YMMV

It does have a pronounced orange flavor, but I like it. I find myself going back and forth between New Amsterdam and a more traditional gin, Bombay Sapphire. Every once and awhile, mixing the two.

[yourchoice]

Originally Posted by galaga

It does have a pronounced orange flavor, but I like it. I find myself going back and forth between New Amsterdam and a more traditional gin, Bombay Sapphire. Every once and awhile, mixing the two.

I really enjoyed the orange flavor with the gin and tonic, but not so much in the martini.

Right now enjoying a Tanqueray and tonic.

Hopefully the Phils can get off the snide tonight, eh Rick?

[galaga]

Originally Posted by yourchoice

I really enjoyed the orange flavor with the gin and tonic, but not so much in the martini.

Right now enjoying a Tanqueray and tonic.

Hopefully the Phils can get off the snide tonight, eh Rick?

Not tonight

........fiver on the series???

[qwerty1500]

Originally Posted by qwerty1500

Plymouth ... something about it being the only gin served at Parliament and Churchill's favorite. Going to do a little research on those two claims.

Enjoyed the research. Learned about the difference between London dry gin and Pkymouth. Found nothing to support the claim that Plymouth is the only gin served in Parliament. However, it does appear to be Churchill's favorite as well as the favorite gin of FDR, Alfred Hitchcock and Ian Flemming.