Gin Thread! - Page 7

pnoon · 05-29-2013, 07:37 AM

Bought and tried Bloom gin.
Style is a London Dry Gin. Not usually a style I prefer but this was quite good.

I also finally bought the third St George gin - Botanivore. Similar to the Terrior. Very tasty.

Blak Smyth · 05-29-2013, 08:38 AM

I recently tried my first gin (Bluecoat). I thought it was very good with a crisp clean citrus zest.

I am new to gin, sounds like I need to find some St. Germain.

bstarrs · 06-03-2013, 07:35 PM

For plain old Gin, Broker's is my favorite. And for something special I really enjoy a Hendrick's G&T with some cucumber slices. It's amazing.

crgcpro · 06-03-2013, 08:42 PM

I bought some Hendrick's for a bombing run on a buddy today. Never had it though.

bstarrs · 06-03-2013, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by crgcpro

I bought some Hendrick's for a bombing run on a buddy today. Never had it though.

You should definitely pick up a bottle for yourself. It's amazing stuff, just make sure you throw a cucumber slice in a Hendrick's G&T. It's so refreshing and clean on your palette.

crgcpro · 06-03-2013, 09:02 PM

Sounds good. I'll give it a try.

aaron72 · 06-24-2013, 11:00 AM

Not sure if you guys would consider this sacrilegious or not, but I've never really tried gin until I was introduced to a Gin Buck. It actually surprised me as to how good it was.

pnoon · 06-24-2013, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aaron72

Not sure if you guys would consider this sacrilegious or not, but I've never really tried gin until I was introduced to a Gin Buck. It actually surprised me as to how good it was.

I have no clue as to what a Gin Buck is.

qwerty1500 · 06-24-2013, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aaron72

Not sure if you guys would consider this sacrilegious or not, but I've never really tried gin until I was introduced to a Gin Buck. It actually surprised me as to how good it was.

Had to Google it ... what I found says gin and ginger ale. If you like that, you ought to try gin and Fresca ... probably my second favorite gin cocktail.

aaron72 · 06-24-2013, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

I have no clue as to what a Gin Buck is.

Sorry, it's Gin, Ginger Ale and lemon juice.

I think a more potent ginger ale is best for this like Vernor's or ginger beer.

yourchoice · 06-24-2013, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by aaron72

Sorry, it's Gin, Ginger Ale and lemon juice.

I think a more potent ginger ale is best for this like Vernor's or ginger beer.

I've had Gin and Ginger Ale together (never knew if it had a name...just called it and Gin and Ginger). Very enjoyable.

Never added lemon juice though.

357 · 06-24-2013, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by aaron72

Sorry, it's Gin, Ginger Ale and lemon juice.

I think a more potent ginger ale is best for this like Vernor's or ginger beer.

Wait a minute! They have Verner's ginger ale in California?

pnoon · 07-20-2013, 10:18 PM

Bought a bottle of Uncle Val's today.
I know absolutely nothing about it nor have I read any reviews.
A totally blind buy.

Ahbroody · 08-24-2013, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

I recently tried my first gin (Bluecoat). I thought it was very good with a crisp clean citrus zest.

I am new to gin, sounds like I need to find some St. Germain.

If you like bluecoat and I the citrus I would also recommend Citadel, Damrak, and Magellan.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

Bought a bottle of Uncle Val's today.
I know absolutely nothing about it nor have I read any reviews.
A totally blind buy.

Would like to hear your impression on this if you have tried it.

As far as Favorites. Martin Miller for classic London Dry, Deaths door american style spice and juniper , Citadel very Floral and Citrus. Bluecoat is very good, but think deaths door just offers more

Seamus · 08-24-2013, 04:20 PM

My current favorite is Nolet's.

yourchoice · 08-29-2013, 09:09 PM

Had a Beefeater G&T tonight with a fine cigar. Very enjoyable.

replicant_argent · 08-30-2013, 06:40 AM

I may have missed a release from Bombay, my favorite go-to gin. I saw that they had released a "Bombay East" when cruising through the hotel shop in Vegas at a trade show a month or so ago. Lemongrass and Vietnamese black peppercorns added as a botanical, completely up my palate alley, so to speak. Looked around locally, no dice. Either it was a limited thing or a failure or flyover country doesn't count. Anyone try it? I may have to just adulterate a bottle with adjuncts myself.

Doh, edit.... used the search button, reading up in the thread actually is worthwhile

. Is it still available in any markets?

pnoon · 08-30-2013, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by replicant_argent

I may have missed a release from Bombay, my favorite go-to gin. I saw that they had released a "Bombay East" when cruising through the hotel shop in Vegas at a trade show a month or so ago. Lemongrass and Vietnamese black peppercorns added as a botanical, completely up my palate alley, so to speak. Looked around locally, no dice. Either it was a limited thing or a failure or flyover country doesn't count. Anyone try it? I may have to just adulterate a bottle with adjuncts myself.

Doh, edit.... used the search button, reading up in the thread actually is worthwhile

. Is it still available in any markets?

Readily available throughout southern California.

replicant_argent · 08-30-2013, 07:12 AM

Do you know if it is just regional release or out of production? I don't see any info on Bombays website, which probably tells me all I need to know.

pnoon · 08-30-2013, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by replicant_argent

Do you know if it is just regional release or out of production? I don't see any info on Bombays website, which probably tells me all I need to know.

As far as I know, it is still in production. Haven't heard anything to the contrary.
Regional release? I have no idea.

05-29-2013, 07:37 AM	#121
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Gin Thread! Bought and tried Bloom gin. Style is a London Dry Gin. Not usually a style I prefer but this was quite good. I also finally bought the third St George gin - Botanivore. Similar to the Terrior. Very tasty. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

05-29-2013, 08:38 AM	#122
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06-03-2013, 07:35 PM	#123
bstarrs Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Braeden Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 223 Trading: (3)	Re: Gin Thread! For plain old Gin, Broker's is my favorite. And for something special I really enjoy a Hendrick's G&T with some cucumber slices. It's amazing.

06-03-2013, 08:42 PM	#124
crgcpro PGA Professional Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Bart Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 108 Trading: (1)	Re: Gin Thread! I bought some Hendrick's for a bombing run on a buddy today. Never had it though.

06-03-2013, 09:02 PM	#126
crgcpro PGA Professional Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Bart Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 108 Trading: (1)	Re: Gin Thread! Sounds good. I'll give it a try.

06-24-2013, 11:00 AM	#127
aaron72 Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Aaron Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 171 Trading: (4)	Re: Gin Thread! Not sure if you guys would consider this sacrilegious or not, but I've never really tried gin until I was introduced to a Gin Buck. It actually surprised me as to how good it was.

07-20-2013, 10:18 PM	#133
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Gin Thread! Bought a bottle of Uncle Val's today. I know absolutely nothing about it nor have I read any reviews. A totally blind buy. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

08-24-2013, 04:20 PM	#135
Seamus Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 11 Trading: (0)	Re: Gin Thread! My current favorite is Nolet's.

08-29-2013, 09:09 PM	#136
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,091 Trading: (36)	Re: Gin Thread! Had a Beefeater G&T tonight with a fine cigar. Very enjoyable.

08-30-2013, 06:40 AM	#137
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Gin Thread! I may have missed a release from Bombay, my favorite go-to gin. I saw that they had released a "Bombay East" when cruising through the hotel shop in Vegas at a trade show a month or so ago. Lemongrass and Vietnamese black peppercorns added as a botanical, completely up my palate alley, so to speak. Looked around locally, no dice. Either it was a limited thing or a failure or flyover country doesn't count. Anyone try it? I may have to just adulterate a bottle with adjuncts myself. Doh, edit.... used the search button, reading up in the thread actually is worthwhile . Is it still available in any markets? __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade. Last edited by replicant_argent; 08-30-2013 at 06:47 AM.

08-30-2013, 07:12 AM	#139
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Gin Thread! Do you know if it is just regional release or out of production? I don't see any info on Bombays website, which probably tells me all I need to know. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.