Gin Thread!

02-21-2010, 08:29 PM

I couldn't help but notice that there wasn't a gin thread in the spirits section.
My favorite drink is gin and tonic and I love Bluecoat Gin. http://bluecoatgin.com/index.htm

It just won the double gold (absolute best) at San Francisco last year and it is the best gin i have ever tasted. It is actually considered a new genre of gin; american style. American style has significantly heavier citrus notes.

As far as london style my favorites are Hendricks and Tanqueray 10.

If anyone is a gin and tonic fan the best thing I've found to add to it is the liqueur; St. Germain. St. Germain is an elderflower liqueur that essentially turns it into a new drink....if you are a gin fan it absolutely is a must try.

qwerty1500 · 02-21-2010, 09:16 PM

Can't let a gin thread pass without a comment. An ice cold gin martini, straight up, with two olives and, of course fresh vermouth has been my drink of choice for y e a r s ....

I've tried most everything. The only one that I can't seem to find around here is No. 209. Was a regular Bombay drinker for a long time. Now I seem to lean toward a Tanqueray 10 or a more pedestrian Beefeater.

There is just something about a gin martini that seems to bring certain flavors of a cigar to life.

02-21-2010, 09:27 PM

Absolutely agree with the cigar pairing. I hate olives or olive juice in my martinis. Get your hands on some Bluecoat and St. Germain and it will change your life

02-21-2010, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by qwerty1500

Can't let a gin thread pass without a comment. An ice cold gin martini, straight up, with two olives and, of course fresh vermouth has been my drink of choice for y e a r s ....

I've tried most everything. The only one that I can't seem to find around here is No. 209. Was a regular Bombay drinker for a long time. Now I seem to lean toward a Tanqueray 10 or a more pedestrian Beefeater.

There is just something about a gin martini that seems to bring certain flavors of a cigar to life.

We've got No. 209 here. Good Stuff. One we don't have is North Shore which I'd like to try.

mmblz · 02-22-2010, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Resipsa

We've got No. 209 here. Good Stuff. One we don't have is North Shore which I'd like to try.

it's made outside of Chicago and I don't know if it's distributed much beyond there. you can order it from Binny's I think...

02-22-2010, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mmblz

it's made outside of Chicago and I don't know if it's distributed much beyond there. you can order it from Binny's I think...

Thanks Julian. Found another link where I can get it as well as binnys, the place I found also has north shore #11 as well as #6. Let me know if you'd like to try the #11 and I'll send you the link. Edit: looks
like binnys has the 11 as well, thanks for the tip. Have you had the 11or just the 6?

MajorCaptSilly · 02-22-2010, 01:02 PM

I've always been a Bombay Sapphire guy. I absolutely hate Tanqueray but was told Tanqueray 10 was good. I tried it and love it. It is fantastic with a cucumber slice instead of a lime.

MCS

mmblz · 02-22-2010, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Resipsa

Thanks Julian. Found another link where I can get it as well as binnys, the place I found also has north shore #11 as well as #6. Let me know if you'd like to try the #11 and I'll send you the link. Edit: looks
like binnys has the 11 as well, thanks for the tip. Have you had the 11or just the 6?

just 6
from the description of 11 (on the north shore website) I'm not sure I would be likely to enjoy it... then again, if there's one thing we all know, it's that describing flavor in words in near to impossible.

http://www.northshoredistillery.com/gin6.htm
http://www.northshoredistillery.com/gin11.htm

mmblz · 02-21-2010, 09:26 PM

North Shore.

There's also this thread:
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=157

I tried Bluecoat after all the buzz last year. DIdn't like it that much. As I remember it was overly lemony, and there was something else peculiar about the flavor that I couldn't quite put my finger on...

mmblz · 02-21-2010, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mmblz

North Shore.

Just came across the recipe for the best martini I've ever had...
Autumn Dirt-ini on this page http://www.northpondrestaurant.com/t...ember2007.html

marge796 · 02-21-2010, 09:36 PM

I like a Bombay & Tonic with extra limes on a hot summer afternoon.

Chris.....

ronaldbarbarren · 02-21-2014, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by marge796

I like a Bombay & Tonic with extra limes on a hot summer afternoon.

Chris.....

Me too man. Tasted it once but haven't got the chance to buy some. But they were fine. Good taste man.

Gabe215 · 02-21-2014, 07:38 PM

Went to total wine today, was going to buy some Hendricks but the $70 price tag turned me off because I already had a full shopping cart for the guests I'm entertaining this weekend. I told the girl that works there that I really enjoy Sapphire and she said if I like that than I'll love Citadelle, bought a 750 ml bottle for around $20. Smells fantastic, going to try it next week anyone try Citadelle before? Thoughts? Will def get the 1.75 L Hendricks but a sole purchase for next time! thanks guys!

02-21-2010, 09:30 PM

Ah I did a search on gin and it came up with nothing so I figured no one had talked about it.

Jbailey · 02-21-2010, 09:42 PM

That does sound tasty Julian.

I enjoy a dirty martini with blue cheese stuffed olives every now and again.

CasaDooley · 02-21-2010, 10:30 PM

My favorites have been Tanqueray No. 10, Tanquera Rangpur or Dry Fly. I'm a big fan of gin & tonic when the weathers warm. This is one of my fav recipes:

•1 part gin
•3 or 4 parts tonic water
•.5 oz. simple syrup
•dash of Stirrings blood orange bitters
•mandarin orange

•Muddle mandarin orange with simple syrup.
•Add a dash of blood orange bitters.
•Add Gin.
•Add tonic.
•Pour over ice, garnish with a mandarin orange wheel and enjoy.

smokeyandthebandit05 · 02-21-2010, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Eagle53

If anyone is a gin and tonic fan the best thing I've found to add to it is the liqueur; St. Germain. St. Germain is an elderflower liqueur that essentially turns it into a new drink....if you are a gin fan it absolutely is a must try.

I dont have as much gin experience as you guys but the one I love is Tanqueray. GnT's being my favorite drink to make with gin I need to find some of the St. Germain

BeerAdvocate · 02-22-2010, 07:00 AM

Hendricks and Bombay Sapphire are the only two for me!

alwayslit · 06-07-2010, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BeerAdvocate

Hendricks and Bombay Sapphire are the only two for me!

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e-man67 · 06-07-2010, 08:21 AM

Hendricks is the BEST! Drink it up with a slide of lime!

02-21-2010, 09:16 PM	#2
qwerty1500 Good thing I'm normal Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: One Particular Harbor Posts: 607 Trading: (0)	Re: Gin Thread! Can't let a gin thread pass without a comment. An ice cold gin martini, straight up, with two olives and, of course fresh vermouth has been my drink of choice for y e a r s .... I've tried most everything. The only one that I can't seem to find around here is No. 209. Was a regular Bombay drinker for a long time. Now I seem to lean toward a Tanqueray 10 or a more pedestrian Beefeater. There is just something about a gin martini that seems to bring certain flavors of a cigar to life.

02-21-2010, 09:27 PM	#3
Eagle53 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gin Thread! Absolutely agree with the cigar pairing. I hate olives or olive juice in my martinis. Get your hands on some Bluecoat and St. Germain and it will change your life

02-22-2010, 01:02 PM	#7
MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: Gin Thread! I've always been a Bombay Sapphire guy. I absolutely hate Tanqueray but was told Tanqueray 10 was good. I tried it and love it. It is fantastic with a cucumber slice instead of a lime. MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?

02-21-2010, 09:26 PM	#9
mmblz .090909... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NH Posts: 4,031 Trading: (3)	Re: Gin Thread! North Shore. There's also this thread: http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=157 I tried Bluecoat after all the buzz last year. DIdn't like it that much. As I remember it was overly lemony, and there was something else peculiar about the flavor that I couldn't quite put my finger on... __________________ herf wear

02-21-2014, 07:38 PM	#13
Gabe215 Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Gabe Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,120 Trading: (20)	Re: Gin Thread! Went to total wine today, was going to buy some Hendricks but the $70 price tag turned me off because I already had a full shopping cart for the guests I'm entertaining this weekend. I told the girl that works there that I really enjoy Sapphire and she said if I like that than I'll love Citadelle, bought a 750 ml bottle for around $20. Smells fantastic, going to try it next week anyone try Citadelle before? Thoughts? Will def get the 1.75 L Hendricks but a sole purchase for next time! thanks guys!

02-21-2010, 08:29 PM	#1
Eagle53 Guest Posts: n/a	Gin Thread! I couldn't help but notice that there wasn't a gin thread in the spirits section. My favorite drink is gin and tonic and I love Bluecoat Gin. http://bluecoatgin.com/index.htm It just won the double gold (absolute best) at San Francisco last year and it is the best gin i have ever tasted. It is actually considered a new genre of gin; american style. American style has significantly heavier citrus notes. As far as london style my favorites are Hendricks and Tanqueray 10. If anyone is a gin and tonic fan the best thing I've found to add to it is the liqueur; St. Germain. St. Germain is an elderflower liqueur that essentially turns it into a new drink....if you are a gin fan it absolutely is a must try.

02-21-2010, 09:36 PM	#11
marge796 It Just Doesn’t Matter!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Chris Location: Topeka KS Posts: 1,624 Trading: (28)	Re: Gin Thread! I like a Bombay & Tonic with extra limes on a hot summer afternoon. Chris..... __________________ “Don’t talk to me about naval tradition. It’s nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash.” -Sir Winston Churchill

02-21-2010, 09:30 PM	#14
Eagle53 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gin Thread! Ah I did a search on gin and it came up with nothing so I figured no one had talked about it.

02-21-2010, 09:42 PM	#15
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,212 Trading: (17)	Re: Gin Thread! That does sound tasty Julian. I enjoy a dirty martini with blue cheese stuffed olives every now and again. __________________ "Sent to spy on a Cuban talent show first stop- Havana au go-go." Field Marshall Douche Bag.

02-21-2010, 10:30 PM	#16
CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	Re: Gin Thread! My favorites have been Tanqueray No. 10, Tanquera Rangpur or Dry Fly. I'm a big fan of gin & tonic when the weathers warm. This is one of my fav recipes: •1 part gin •3 or 4 parts tonic water •.5 oz. simple syrup •dash of Stirrings blood orange bitters •mandarin orange •Muddle mandarin orange with simple syrup. •Add a dash of blood orange bitters. •Add Gin. •Add tonic. •Pour over ice, garnish with a mandarin orange wheel and enjoy. __________________ *Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers*

02-22-2010, 07:00 AM	#18
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Re: Gin Thread! Hendricks and Bombay Sapphire are the only two for me! __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

06-07-2010, 08:21 AM	#20
e-man67 Big Drunkin Monkey!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Eric Posts: 1,480 Trading: (29)	Re: Gin Thread! Hendricks is the BEST! Drink it up with a slide of lime!