Gin Thread! - Page 2

Razorhog · 04-15-2010, 10:30 AM

A good yet cheap gin for Martinis is Burnette's. It tastes just like Boodles. I love a nice Martini - shaken until you get frost burns, up and dirty with a couple olives. mmmmm
If I'm at a bar this is what I generally order: Bombay Sapphire, up, dry, with two olives.

MikeyRocks · 04-28-2010, 04:34 PM

Mmm..... I love my gin and tonics. My favorite is Hendricks, then BB Sapphire. If I'm at home, I serve my gin & tonic with two slices of cucumber and a slice of lime.

Going to try Bluecoat though, I've heard great things about it.

dbradley · 05-03-2010, 07:32 PM

I like Hendricks and Bombay, but for the price Gordon's is what usually finds it's way to my house.

GnT is my fave but I also love a Gimlet on occasions.

SvilleKid · 05-03-2010, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Tripp

I use Bombay Sapphire for G&Ts, and Hendrick's for martinis. Picked up a bottle of New Amsterdam last week, and I can't say I'm impressed.

While Bombay and Hendrick's are my "go-to" gins for sippin', I have to say that, dollar for dollar, New Amsterdam impressed me. Definitely NOT in hendrick's class, but at a cost at, or below that of many gins I consider "rotgut", I keep a bottle along side my Henrdicks and Bombay.

pnoon · 05-03-2010, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SvilleKid

While Bombay and Hendrick's are my "go-to" gins for sippin', I have to say that, dollar for dollar, New Amsterdam impressed me. Definitely NOT in hendrick's class, but at a cost at, or below that of many gins I consider "rotgut", I keep a bottle along side my Henrdicks and Bombay.

Yes, indeed, Cliff. I also enjoy NA. At $18.99 for a 1.5L, ya can't go wrong.

cricky101 · 05-04-2010, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Yes, indeed, Cliff. I also enjoy NA. At $18.99 for a 1.5L, ya can't go wrong.

Just saw it on sale in a newspaper add this week for $14.99 for a 1.5L and didn't know what to think.

I'll definitely pick up a bottle now for a couple of post-yard-work G&Ts.

pnoon · 05-04-2010, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by cricky101

Just saw it on sale in a newspaper add this week for $14.99 for a 1.5L and didn't know what to think.

I'll definitely pick up a bottle now for a couple of post-yard-work G&Ts.

$14.99 for 1.5L???? I'll take two!

I'm a martini drinker and NA makes a decent martini as well.

06-06-2010, 10:47 PM

Did yall hear about Beefeater Summer? http://blogs.villagevoice.com/forkin...ater_previ.php Its supposed to come out this month and I cant wait to get my hands on it.

06-06-2010, 11:48 PM

Relatively new to Gin... couldn't stand it for years....

A buddy got me hooked on Gin and Diet 7-Up.... The perfect summer drink...

Now I have a use for the Bombay Sapphire that been sitting around since I got married ( 8 years ago ).

T.G · 06-07-2010, 12:50 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHKTbSuuOGM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evqews-KTfI

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qwerty1500 · 06-07-2010, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Eagle53

Did yall hear about Beefeater Summer? http://blogs.villagevoice.com/forkin...ater_previ.php Its supposed to come out this month and I cant wait to get my hands on it.

The Beefeater Summer is interesting. As a martini drinker, I'm really more interested in the Beefeater 24 mentioned in the article. Anyone try the 24 yet?

alwayslit · 06-07-2010, 05:48 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, 07:21 AM

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

elderboy02 · 06-07-2010, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by e-man67

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

How does one procure a SLIDE of lime

cricky101 · 06-07-2010, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

$14.99 for 1.5L???? I'll take two!

I'm a martini drinker and NA makes a decent martini as well.

Turns out it was a 1.75L for $14.99. I bought 2

Haven't tried a martini with it yet but will be soon.

This week they have Hendrick's 750mL bottles for $24.99 - Buy 1 get 1 free. I'm going to need a gin cabinet pretty soon.

pnoon · 06-07-2010, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by cricky101

Turns out it was a 1.75L for $14.99. I bought 2

Haven't tried a martini with it yet but will be soon.

This week they have Hendrick's 750mL bottles for $24.99 - Buy 1 get 1 free. I'm going to need a gin cabinet pretty soon.

BOGOF for Hendricks @ $24.99? ? ? ? ?

I'd be tempted to buy a case.

SvilleKid · 06-07-2010, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

BOGOF for Hendricks @ $24.99? ? ? ? ?

I'd be tempted to buy a case.

I second that, Peter!!! I think I paid over $40 for the last bottle I purchased of Hendricks!!! That sale price is outrageous!!!

cricky101 · 06-08-2010, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by SvilleKid

I second that, Peter!!! I think I paid over $40 for the last bottle I purchased of Hendricks!!! That sale price is outrageous!!!

I've shopped at this place for a while now and they always have killer sales. http://www.shopmerwins.com/

I picked up a Groupon last week for them, too ($10 for $20 in merchandise) so I'm headed back after work for some more shopping.

Hello, Hendrick's.

qwerty1500 · 06-12-2010, 04:43 PM

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 · 06-12-2010, 05:03 PM

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.

04-15-2010, 10:30 AM	#21
Razorhog Feeling at Home Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Beau Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 600 Trading: (4)	Re: Gin Thread! A good yet cheap gin for Martinis is Burnette's. It tastes just like Boodles. I love a nice Martini - shaken until you get frost burns, up and dirty with a couple olives. mmmmm If I'm at a bar this is what I generally order: Bombay Sapphire, up, dry, with two olives.

04-28-2010, 04:34 PM	#22
MikeyRocks Just in from the Storm Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Mike Location: Vallejo, CA Posts: 21 Trading: (0)	Re: Gin Thread! Mmm..... I love my gin and tonics. My favorite is Hendricks, then BB Sapphire. If I'm at home, I serve my gin & tonic with two slices of cucumber and a slice of lime. Going to try Bluecoat though, I've heard great things about it.

05-03-2010, 07:32 PM	#23
dbradley Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Brad Location: Durham, NC Posts: 12 Trading: (0)	Re: Gin Thread! I like Hendricks and Bombay, but for the price Gordon's is what usually finds it's way to my house. GnT is my fave but I also love a Gimlet on occasions.

06-06-2010, 10:47 PM	#28
Eagle53 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gin Thread! Did yall hear about Beefeater Summer? http://blogs.villagevoice.com/forkin...ater_previ.php Its supposed to come out this month and I cant wait to get my hands on it.

06-06-2010, 11:48 PM	#29
Cyclone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gin Thread! Relatively new to Gin... couldn't stand it for years.... A buddy got me hooked on Gin and Diet 7-Up.... The perfect summer drink... Now I have a use for the Bombay Sapphire that been sitting around since I got married ( 8 years ago ).

06-07-2010, 12:50 AM	#30
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Gin Thread! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHKTbSuuOGM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evqews-KTfI /obligatory

06-07-2010, 07:21 AM	#33
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!

06-12-2010, 04:43 PM	#39
qwerty1500 Good thing I'm normal Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: One Particular Harbor Posts: 607 Trading: (0)	Re: Gin Thread! 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 !!!

06-12-2010, 05:03 PM	#40
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,091 Trading: (36)	Re: Gin Thread! 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.