InAbsinthia Report post Posted February 5, 2008 We're a Bombay Sapphire family here (my youngest says martinis are a family tradition But I do like trying new gins, although my wife isn't that adventurous. If I see the New Amsterdam Gin in the Boston area, I'll give it a shot. or three. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amber von Doom Report post Posted February 7, 2008 If you get the chance to then I'd love to know what you think. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeRoy Report post Posted March 3, 2008 There has been mention of Aviation Gin here several times. I just recently bought a bottle. So, what is your favorite drink with this gin? This gin was more different than I had expected, but it grew on me and I enjoy it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Legate Report post Posted March 3, 2008 I haven't tried the Aviation gin but I love the Aviation cocktail! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biznacho Report post Posted March 3, 2008 Anyone have a recommendation for a Plymouth replacement? I can't find it locally at any reasonable price. I'm always down to try a new brand, but this time it looks like necessity is driving the choice rather that my adventurous spirit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ejellest Report post Posted March 3, 2008 Every once in a while, they seem to have a good sale at BevMo, where they drop the price for Plymouth to $10-20. I think maybe it is distributor driven, as they often also have it priced about the same at small grocery/liquor stores. I've found I can often find well priced bottles of Plymouth at small grocery/liquor stores, even after the sale stuff is gone at BevMo. For a good all around traditional style gin, I really like Beefeater's. Different flavor profile than Plymouth, but very good. Others have recommended Broker's as being a good, well priced, traditional gin, but I haven't gotten around to trying it yet. If you try it, let us know what you think. ~Erik Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misanthrope Report post Posted March 3, 2008 The Edgefield Distillery in Troutdale Oregon has a really nice peppery Gin that I enjoy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
89five.o Report post Posted March 3, 2008 Never much cared for the stuff. Blasphemy I know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pan Buh Report post Posted March 3, 2008 I'm not fond of emoticon rebus riddles either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Attack Accountant Report post Posted March 4, 2008 I haven't tried the Aviation gin but I love the Aviation cocktail! You never tried Aviation gin? I have Aviation gin. I'll share. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OMG_Bill Report post Posted March 4, 2008 I'll pay the shipping A.a. For a Martini I like Plymouth. My favorite for sipping while I visit might be Rangpur. I haven't tried Hendricks, yet. The G'Vine is interesting but it's a nostalgia thing. There are a bunch I haven't tried but I'll get around to them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Attack Accountant Report post Posted March 4, 2008 Have you tried Junipero? THat's good, too. I have some of that to share, too. Maybe you should visit Montana again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baubel Report post Posted March 4, 2008 Wait for me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Attack Accountant Report post Posted March 5, 2008 Maybe you should move to Montana. You have too much fun here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Legate Report post Posted March 5, 2008 Plymouth Gin...while we looked out our windows for elk. "I been thinkin' lately of what I'm missin' in the city." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Le Gimp Report post Posted March 5, 2008 I havn't seen anyone mention Miller's lately. I like it a tad better than the Plymouth. No elk here, but I did see a white tail doe (inside the city) when I drove to the grocery store last night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
britgeekgrrl Report post Posted March 30, 2008 When I can afford it, I love Plymouth in a martini. A friend of my has a bottle of the Navy Strength and is willing to trade me a measure of my Emile for a tot, and I can't wait to see what that's like. I love Hendrick's simply over ice, or with tonic. There's something in that lovely cucumberiness that's impossible to resist. On nights when I'm not made of money, I use Beefeater's. I find it to be a good "everyday" gin. Unfortunately, I have discovered - the hard way - that I absolutely cannot have more than four or five ounces of gin in a single evening (no matter how long that evening happens to be) lest I really regret it the next day, and sometimes the day after. *sigh* It must be the juniper... - Johanna Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tayker Report post Posted March 30, 2008 Hendrick's used to be my favorite, but now I'm <3ing Broker's gin. I'm a silly goose because I like how the bottles come with derbys on them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amber von Doom Report post Posted March 30, 2008 I think my favorite gin cocktail right now is an Orange Blossom (though I'm still a sucker for a gin and tonic) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
britgeekgrrl Report post Posted March 30, 2008 Hendrick's used to be my favorite, but now I'm <3ing Broker's gin. I'm a silly goose because I like how the bottles come with derbys on them. Y'know, I happened into a bottle of that a few months ago (long story) and I rather liked it - quite light, but still v. aromatic, I thought. But I couldn't bring myself to actually BUY a bottle of it, because of the aforementioned derby. It was just a bit too silly, even for me. - Johanna Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InAbsinthia Report post Posted April 7, 2008 Finally got a chance to try the New Amsterdam gin. And, well, it wasn't for me. Too fruity. I got about 1/2 way through my extra extra dry martini and had to go back to Bombay. It will make a good mixin' gin I think, but it wasn't "sharp" enough for me as a martini gin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan D. Report post Posted April 19, 2008 I'm a big Sapphire fan. I've yet to find a gin that I like better for a martini. Amazing though when I'm out and about and order one, I try not to sound snobby but I do ask for it in a specific way - up, extra dry, two olives, STIRRED PLEASE - 3 minutes later I see the bartender shaking the snot out of my gin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jacflash Report post Posted April 25, 2008 I was a Boodles devotee for years, but switched to the Plymouth camp (for martinis) not long ago and haven't looked back. I don't want to say I 'outgrew' Boodles, but maybe my tastes evolved past it? It's good gin and blends well, but it's... simplistic, and maybe a little sweeter than I like these days. I like Hendrick's quite a bit too, for G&Ts or gimlets or other drinks where I want an up-front gin flavor statement. Lately when I order a gin drink in a bar, it's Hendrick's and tonic with a slice of lime. Reading Doc's comments here, though, I really think I need to give Beefeater another spin -- it has been ages since I last had it. It'll be interesting to do a side-by-side with Plymouth. It is nice to see gin getting more attention in recent years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheScrin Report post Posted April 26, 2008 For me, Bombay Saphire is my commercial gin of choice. I also like distilling my own gin which i think can't be beaten. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Legate Report post Posted April 26, 2008 You fancy foreigners and your progressive laws! You don't have to flaunt it, ya know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Legate Report post Posted September 17, 2008 Kensington Gin. Golden amber color. Not as spicy as Plymouth. Really pleasant mouth- feel. Smooth yet complex with a finish that stretches out for a nice long time. Can anyone tell me about this gin? It was less than $30 and very tasty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baubel Report post Posted September 17, 2008 Sounds like you ran out... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan D. Report post Posted September 17, 2008 Leopold's is well worth the money if you can find it, it's definitely different than a London Dry Gin, but very tasty, and I love having variety. I could drink gin until I was a babbling mess on the floor. In fact I have done so on rare occasion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brennivin Report post Posted September 21, 2008 The missus and I recently picked up a couple sample sizes of New Amsterdam and were very pleased. It was very smooth and easy. We thought we'd get a bottle instead of our usuals, and imagine our surprise to find it was under $15! We may still hit some others for the top shelf, but for our home 'well' it's a great way to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Legate Report post Posted September 21, 2008 Sounds like you ran out... Nope. Savin' some for you! The missus and I recently picked up a couple sample sizes of New Amsterdam and were very pleased. I don't know where subtle ends and lack of flavorless begins. I thought it was very smooth but not very flavorful. JMO and that's not much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
