Citadelle is a fabulous gin and not too much money... in these parts at least.
gin recommendations?
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Bombay Sapphire 3 olives and just a tinge of vermouth. Life becomes more clear after one of these.
I would draw a distinction here.
In a Gin & Tonic and in a Tom Collins, I concede. (Have you ever tried a Bee's Knees?)
In a Martini, I deny. Unless, of course the person about to imbibe is already three sheets to the wind!
Death's Door. http://www.deathsdoorspirits.com/spirits
Good in gin and tonics and martinis, as well as just on the rocks. I haven't tried it in any other drinks.
Good in gin and tonics and martinis, as well as just on the rocks. I haven't tried it in any other drinks.
Interesting. I went to your link and there is a retailer relatively nearby. I may have to just broaden my gin horizons!
Beefeater for me! 94 proof and a very classic gin.
It's worth it. It's by far my favorite gin.
No mention of New Amsterdam? Does anybody like that Gin around here? It's my favorite.
I recently went through several bottles of Gin to evaluate which ones I liked. Here is my ranked order:
1. Greyling (Reginal/Artisan, the best gin, I've ever had, but very expensive)
2. New Amsterdam
3. Hendricks
4. Bombay Sapphire
5. Tanqueray
6. McCormick
7. Beefeater
I recently went through several bottles of Gin to evaluate which ones I liked. Here is my ranked order:
1. Greyling (Reginal/Artisan, the best gin, I've ever had, but very expensive)
2. New Amsterdam
3. Hendricks
4. Bombay Sapphire
5. Tanqueray
6. McCormick
7. Beefeater
Not bad in a G&T as I remember but I don't care for the citrus overtone straight or over ice. I prefer to add my own citrus (lemon) as needed. However, now that you bring it up, I may pick some up instead of Gordons for a change when I resupply next week.
I had a Hendricks, neat, at a restaurant tonight and LOVED it. I liked it so much I stopped by my favorite package store and bought a bottle!
Welcome to a whole new level of gin appreciation!
How would you compare Plymouth to the Hendricks?
I stepped off the deep end with Vodkas and now limit myself to specific brands.
I didn't want to do that with Gin: I find them, for the most part (Gibley's being the standout), all quite acceptable. Gibley's has got something terribly wrong going on there.
I'll typically get Beefeater over Bombay or Tanqueray as I prefer the harsher taste of it (and it's a couple $ cheaper). And Gordon's is quite acceptable for my palette.
My wife every so often will get me some fancier gin as a surprise (Hendrick's or whatnot). And, while nice, I can't justify them. Ungava was one that stuck out as pretty nice to me.
I didn't want to do that with Gin: I find them, for the most part (Gibley's being the standout), all quite acceptable. Gibley's has got something terribly wrong going on there.
I'll typically get Beefeater over Bombay or Tanqueray as I prefer the harsher taste of it (and it's a couple $ cheaper). And Gordon's is quite acceptable for my palette.
My wife every so often will get me some fancier gin as a surprise (Hendrick's or whatnot). And, while nice, I can't justify them. Ungava was one that stuck out as pretty nice to me.
Hendricks if you are feeling flush. Mix with tonic and 1-2 cucumber slices. Cool and refreshing.
+1 for Blue Bombay Sapphire! This is my favorite gin!
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Tanqueray Rangpur... Canada Dry Tonic... slice of lime... ice... good to go
I'm just getting into the world of gin. So far I've tried Bombay Sapphire, Prairie Organic and Monkey 47. Of these, I prefer the Monkey 47. It is very nice but given the cost of a bottle here, I'll probably check out some other brands soon. My next purchase will probably be Hendricks.
I'm always looking for a bargain and found citadel gin to be pretty good. Also, boodles is really good. That being said, I love the high end stuff like hendricks and sapphire too
I compared some Bombay Sapphire, my go to gin for decades, and Hendricks. I tried each gin neat. Not even close. As much as I have liked the Bombay, which I have always mixed, it has been designated "mix with tonic" status. For gin served "neat," Hendricks all the way!!
