No reason not to revive this thread, I missed it last time around. For years I thought I was the only gin drinker around, so I'm glad to see some enthusiasm for it. Where gin is concerned, I favour the Hawkeye Pierce school of mixology.
"Mr. Quoc, a very dry martini. A very dry, arid, barren, desiccated, veritable dustbowl of a martini. I want a martini that could be declared a disaster area. Mix me just such a martini."
And when mixing such a martini, I reach for Quintessential Gin. Probably the smoothest gin I've ever had. Although Blackwoods from Scotland (if I remember correctly) was a beautifully smooth drink as well. Otherwise, since I don't come across either of those very frequently, I opt for either a standard Tanqueray or a Hendricks.
"Mr. Quoc, a very dry martini. A very dry, arid, barren, desiccated, veritable dustbowl of a martini. I want a martini that could be declared a disaster area. Mix me just such a martini."
And when mixing such a martini, I reach for Quintessential Gin. Probably the smoothest gin I've ever had. Although Blackwoods from Scotland (if I remember correctly) was a beautifully smooth drink as well. Otherwise, since I don't come across either of those very frequently, I opt for either a standard Tanqueray or a Hendricks.