Gin Thread!

[pnoon]

Originally Posted by Ahbroody

Seattle then drive straight here
http://wineworldspirits.com/selectio.../spirits-list/

end of may were going to LA for a hockey tournament and im driving. Going to go batshet crazy at hitime wines

Ruh-roh.

[pnoon]

I've heard great things about this gin. But you're right about the price.

[Chimneyfish]

honestly... the price kinda makes me WANT to buy it.

just to see what kind of bloody gin would warrant that price!!

[Ahbroody]

Two local places have it. $47.99 for 375ml. So basically $100 for a bottle.
Talked to a assosciate at one of the stores who is a big gin guy. He said it was worth the price. Said best Gin he has ever had and this is at K&L Wines. A fairly upscale shop with a great selection. Will grab a bottle next month.

Yesterday I picked up 3 new Gins yesterday. DH Krahn, Dorthy Parker, and Old Tom Ransom. Old Tom is really good neat. Kind of amazing what barrel aging does to gin. Also had them order a bottle of Sun Liqours hedge trimmer gin from their Hollywood Store. Wanted to buy it when I was in Seattle but passed.

[pnoon]

Originally Posted by Ahbroody

Two local places have it. $47.99 for 375ml. So basically $100 for a bottle.
Talked to a assosciate at one of the stores who is a big gin guy. He said it was worth the price. Said best Gin he has ever had and this is at K&L Wines. A fairly upscale shop with a great selection. Will grab a bottle next month.

Yesterday I picked up 3 new Gins yesterday. DH Krahn, Dorthy Parker, and Old Tom Ransom. Old Tom is really good neat. Kind of amazing what barrel aging does to gin. Also had them order a bottle of Sun Liqours hedge trimmer gin from their Hollywood Store. Wanted to buy it when I was in Seattle but passed.

As always, I look forward to your feedback.

[Ahbroody]

Couple of dont bother buying notes.

Blue Zephyr tastes like rubbing alcohol with juniper. Fair amount of burn also. In this now plentiful market of gins its just a waste of money with so many better options.

Sun Liqours Hedge Trimmer Gin. The first time I have come across a Washington State Gin i would not recommend. Nothing stood out to me about this gin. It had a large amount of burn neat and I could pick up the sasparilla they add in which im not a fan. In a G&T it just fades to almost nothing making it very boring.

[Gabe215]

Another don't bother- Bulldog, I tried it last weekend and thought it was over rated and not worth the money, was just OK. Rather have lost of other gins, the store had uncle Val's for $6 more I should've grabbed that, but I figured try as many gins as I can, I think the Botanist is next, anyone ever try before?

[pnoon]

Originally Posted by Gabe215

Another don't bother- Bulldog, I tried it last weekend and thought it was over rated and not worth the money, was just OK. Rather have lost of other gins, the store had uncle Val's for $6 more I should've grabbed that, but I figured try as many gins as I can, I think the Botanist is next, anyone ever try before?

I've had The Botanist and it's decent but not impressive.

On the other hand, I really enjoy Bulldog. I'm not sure what you paid. I picked it up for $22.

[Gabe215]

I was at the Jersey Shore so prices are a little inflated! Wasn't bad just nothing to write home about. Thanks I'll skip the botanist, was at TW today and saw some small batch stuff that I'll try when I'm out of what I have left!

[hova45]

hendricks for me

[pnoon]

Bought a new one today. A totally blind buy. Prairie Organic Gin

Interesting profile. Very herbal - almost minty profile. Subtle enough so as not to be offensive but I can see where this one is not for everybody. Tasting it in a martini. Maybe a bit more sake (I've moved away from vermouth) might soften the bite.
I'm curious as to how it will fare in a G&T.

[Ahbroody]

Have been on a bad run with gins.
Two I would recommend staying away from are beehive distillery jack rabbit gin from Utah and smalls gin from Oregon.

Jack Rabbit Gin has sage and that would not be bad if it was not so over powering. Earthy peppery wet grass is what I think of. Tried in a G&T and it was still bad.

Smalls gin over powers you with Cardamon, in a G&T its just okay at best, but not worth the purchase.

[pnoon]

Thanks for the heads up, Mike.
Never heard of either of those but appreciate the warnings.

[mmblz]

Barr Hill Gin - neat because it's from near here (made in VT). It is sweet and has a honey flavor though. For me I would never use it for a Martini or Gin & Tonic, but it could be interesting in some other mixed drink...

[Ahbroody]

Venus spirits small batch Gin. Worth a try if you find it. Produced in Santa Cruz by former Gordon Biersch brew master. It is heavy citrus and not the greatest neat but makes a good G&T
http://www.thedieline.com/blog/2014/...ign=thedieline

[JohnnyFlake]

Just found this thread. Not too much action here lately.

My go to favorites are Plymouth Gin and No. 3 London Dry Gin. I enjoy both of these neat or with Fever Tree or Q. Tonic.

My once and awhile gin is Leopold's American Small Batch Gin, made in Denver. The batch number on the bottle I now have is 1325. It is a monster with respect to botanical flavors, almost overwhelming for me. I cannot drink this neat, must have some tonic. The Juniper hit is huge!

My special occasion gin is the Monkey 47 Gin. I have a .375ml of which I am about 1/3 through. I was given it as a gift from my nephew, who works at a lounge in Denver, not sure where he got it. Anyway, It is an out of control monster, with monster hits of Juniper, Lemon and Pine Nut flavors. Juniper is the main botanical that coats the pallet on every sip. Overall, it offers a ton of flavors, far too many for my pallet to ID, but I do pick up a peppery spice, Sage and ginger now and again. It is a huge Gin!!!

[Ahbroody]

Praised oola in the past have to again so good. Another great gin is CapRock out of colorado. Grabbed a bottle on a recent hockey trip with my oldest. Fantastic american style gin

[Gabe215]

Huge Gin with a Huge price tag, almost $60 for 375 ml is out of my price range, but would be an awesome gift, you have an exceptional Nephew. Had a couple of Saphire and Canned Giant store brand tonics w/ a slice of blood orange in it the other night.

[Gabe215]

I'm currently in Venice Italy and saw the bar had Monkey 47, had 2 gin and tonics with it, very good!!

[pnoon]

Originally Posted by Gabe215

I'm currently in Venice Italy and saw the bar had Monkey 47, had 2 gin and tonics with it, very good!!

I'm so jealous.
Drink one for me, Gabe.