I just picked up a bottle of Bombay Sapphire and I'm hooked. But I've only had martinis from from a few other brands: Seagrams, Tanqueray, etc. What's your favorite?
What's your favorite Gin to make a Martini?
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Never had anything I liked more then Bombay Sapphire!
Pick up a bottle of Boodles and let us know what you think. For less than $20it is going to be hard to beat. Very smooth but full of flavor.
Tanqueray Malacca Gin, too bad I cant find it anymore 
Bombay (not sapphire for martinis, though), then Beefeeter, then Tanqueray...I don't know after that.
Plymouth. Or regular Bombay.
I love Plymouth Gin...
But my favorite is....Hendricks Gin!
It is a cucumber infused gin...very refreshing!
But my favorite is....Hendricks Gin!
It is a cucumber infused gin...very refreshing!
I love Hendricks and Boodles but had anyone ever had Martin Miller's? Great stuff!
QED Bathtub Gin!! The women love to lick my smooth and tasty face... some even find me intoxicating
It depends on my mood, so I'll give my top picks: Hendrick's, Plymouth, and Tanqueray Ten.
Bombay Sapphire has a muddy, glycerin taste, to me... their marketing is certainly good, though.
Bombay Sapphire has a muddy, glycerin taste, to me... their marketing is certainly good, though.
QED Bathtub Gin!! The women love to lick my smooth and tasty face... some even find me intoxicating
Damn. You beat me to it.
Boodles, nothing else is close.
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But Bombay Sapphire or Tanqueray if you insist on ruining it with gin. They are great with tonic however.
But Bombay Sapphire or Tanqueray if you insist on ruining it with gin. They are great with tonic however.
The title of the thread is a martini. Those aren't made with vodka.
D' OH !!
I like Gordons..............But I havent tried Boodles or any other high end Gins.
My money is better spent on Bourbon
My new all time favorite is not easy to find. It is called Aviation. Gin lovers should see this one out. For those in the NY area, the better shops carry it. It should run about $30.
Coming in second and third are Plymouth, and Hendricks. Haven't had Boodles. I will be sure to try it.
Speaking of Plymouth, they make a fantastic Sloe Gin that is slowly (no pun intended) becoming available in the U.S. Sloe Gin is a Gin that has been infused with Sloe berries, and is only about 26% alcohol versus Gin's 40%. Try it with a splash of soda water and lemon juice. A great summer drink. And no, it is nothing like the awful, syrupy sloe gin from Dekuyper.
Junipero, from the boys at Anchor Steam, was one I was anticipating, but was disappointed. If you must find out for yourself, do so. To others, skip it. It isn't worth the money.
Bombay Sapphire is more a product of great marketing than it is a great gin. I was a fan in my 20s, when the options were limited. If you are into Sapphire, do yourself a favor, and try Plymouth which is now readily found.
Cheers!
Coming in second and third are Plymouth, and Hendricks. Haven't had Boodles. I will be sure to try it.
Speaking of Plymouth, they make a fantastic Sloe Gin that is slowly (no pun intended) becoming available in the U.S. Sloe Gin is a Gin that has been infused with Sloe berries, and is only about 26% alcohol versus Gin's 40%. Try it with a splash of soda water and lemon juice. A great summer drink. And no, it is nothing like the awful, syrupy sloe gin from Dekuyper.
Junipero, from the boys at Anchor Steam, was one I was anticipating, but was disappointed. If you must find out for yourself, do so. To others, skip it. It isn't worth the money.
Bombay Sapphire is more a product of great marketing than it is a great gin. I was a fan in my 20s, when the options were limited. If you are into Sapphire, do yourself a favor, and try Plymouth which is now readily found.
Cheers!
Hendricks or Tanqueray for me. Hendricks is my favourite all round gin. I have never seen boodles around here, but I'm sure if I spot it I will give it a try
I like Gordons..............But I havent tried Boodles or any other high end Gins.
My money is better spent on Bourbon
That's just the thing... Boodle's isn't "high-end." IMO, it just tastes that way. It's actually (for me) only about $5 per bottle more expensive than Gordon's and a pretty far cry from Hendrick's.
Try Hendricks very dry and with a cornichon instead of olive; a whole new experience. i'll also recommned Citadel and Plymouth
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