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QuakerOats

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Any gin drinkers here........ (I know we are a dying breed). If so, what are you favorites, from your regular, go-to gin and tonic, to your splurge gin for a martini.

I run from New Amsterdam on the low end to Beefeater and Tanqueray for gin and tonics; then I prefer to move up to my favorite stuff for 'up martinis, dry, with olives', like Hendricks, Boodles, and Aviation. Have a bottle of Nolet's also, very distinct and highly rated although not my fav.

What say you all?
Nov 17, 2017 4:56pm
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MontyBrunswick

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QuakerOats;1882117 wrote:Any gin drinkers here........
no
Nov 17, 2017 5:16pm
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Fab4Runner

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Gin tastes like hairspray and pine trees. I'll still drink it, tho.
Nov 17, 2017 7:17pm
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I’ll drink gin n diet tonics. Will drink the shitty stuff but like beefeater


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Nov 17, 2017 7:23pm
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It took me a while to warm up to it, but I like gin. I don't drink it often, but keep a bottle of Beefeater around for making the occasional gin and tonic.
Nov 17, 2017 7:32pm
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CenterBHSFan

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I like a good gin and tonic with extra lime, also gimlets and tom collins' are a tasty treat.
Nov 18, 2017 7:22am
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I️ like a gin and tonic. I️ don’t drink them often enough to have a preference on the brand. Beefeater and Bombay are the two I’ve had most frequently.
Nov 18, 2017 9:13am
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BRF

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I drink gin straight.

My favorite is Tanqueray, but I also like the cheaper Seagrams.

Also, I like IPA's because of the "piney" taste of gin.
Nov 18, 2017 9:30am
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Hey, here is something I agree with QO on.
I like gin. It took me some years to warm up to it, but I love a straight up gin martini.
Mainstream wise, I go with Beefeaters, but I usually go with a local one. Right now, I have a bottle from a distiller in Fredrick, MD called McClintock, called their Forager Gin. I like it a lot as it is smooth and not overbearing.
http://www.mcclintockdistilling.com/frederick-md-spirits/

Before that, I had a bottle from a Kansas City Distillery, Corruption Gin. It was strong, but had some good flavor. http://www.toms-town.com/spirits/mcelroys-corruption-gin#

I also like Copper Fox's, from Virginia, their Vir Gin
http://www.copperfox.biz/products/
Nov 18, 2017 10:56am
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QuakerOats;1882117 wrote:Any gin drinkers here........ (I know we are a dying breed). If so, what are you favorites, from your regular, go-to gin and tonic, to your splurge gin for a martini.

I run from New Amsterdam on the low end to Beefeater and Tanqueray for gin and tonics; then I prefer to move up to my favorite stuff for 'up martinis, dry, with olives', like Hendricks, Boodles, and Aviation. Have a bottle of Nolet's also, very distinct and highly rated although not my fav.

What say you all?
See Quaker...we aren't all that different after all. I am a proud Gin Drinker and have been since when my dad dropped me off at college with thr last words "Stay away from Gin."

My wife's family all were skeptical but I've now got them all on the "Gin Train" as we call it.
Wednesday night when I get to Tennessee for Thanksgiving I'll have Hendrick's and Tonic. Start thanksgiving morning with a GinMonster (Gin + Monster Energy Drink) then move into Gin + Grapefruit.

With Thanksgiving Dinner we have Gin & cucumber martinis.

Mostly just go with Gin and tonic though. Please share some other options that you like.
Nov 20, 2017 1:34am
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wkfan

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Long time Gin drinker......

Gin and tonic with a lime is the best summer time drink there is!
Nov 20, 2017 8:06am
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QuakerOats

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ptown_trojans_1;1882186 wrote:Hey, here is something I agree with QO on.
I like gin. It took me some years to warm up to it, but I love a straight up gin martini.
Mainstream wise, I go with Beefeaters, but I usually go with a local one. Right now, I have a bottle from a distiller in Fredrick, MD called McClintock, called their Forager Gin. I like it a lot as it is smooth and not overbearing.
http://www.mcclintockdistilling.com/frederick-md-spirits/

Before that, I had a bottle from a Kansas City Distillery, Corruption Gin. It was strong, but had some good flavor. http://www.toms-town.com/spirits/mcelroys-corruption-gin#

I also like Copper Fox's, from Virginia, their Vir Gin
http://www.copperfox.biz/products/

Will check in to these..........I am lacking on the 'micro gin makers'. I know there are a few in Columbus and Cleveland: Watershed in Cbus and 7 Brothers in Cle. etc....
Nov 20, 2017 10:59am
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QuakerOats

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wkfan;1882498 wrote:Long time Gin drinker......

Gin and tonic with a lime is the best summer time drink there is!
Hard to beat.
Nov 20, 2017 10:59am
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QuakerOats

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BoatShoes;1882470 wrote:See Quaker...we aren't all that different after all. I am a proud Gin Drinker and have been since when my dad dropped me off at college with thr last words "Stay away from Gin."

My wife's family all were skeptical but I've now got them all on the "Gin Train" as we call it.
Wednesday night when I get to Tennessee for Thanksgiving I'll have Hendrick's and Tonic. Start thanksgiving morning with a GinMonster (Gin + Monster Energy Drink) then move into Gin + Grapefruit.

With Thanksgiving Dinner we have Gin & cucumber martinis.

Mostly just go with Gin and tonic though. Please share some other options that you like.


Is the "Gin Train" sort of the like the Trump Train? :)


That is a lot of gin in one day, Thanksgiving.

Regarding Hendricks and Boodles and other great gins, I don't usually like to dilute them with tonic ........prefer a dry martini (literally three drops of vermouth), UP, with 2 large green olives.
Nov 20, 2017 11:02am
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Gin and juice, Snoop was spot on.
Nov 20, 2017 1:11pm
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Automatik

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I have a nice gin, cucumber lemonade recipe. It's nice for warm weather gatherings. I usually use Beefeater. That's as far as my gin consumption goes.
Nov 20, 2017 1:36pm
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Automatik;1882553 wrote:I have a nice gin, cucumber lemonade recipe. It's nice for warm weather gatherings. I usually use Beefeater. That's as far as my gin consumption goes.
Care to share? My wife doesn't like gin that much but could probably get behind it with cucumber lemonade
Nov 20, 2017 1:42pm
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QuakerOats;1882525 wrote:Is the "Gin Train" sort of the like the Trump Train? :)


That is a lot of gin in one day, Thanksgiving.

Regarding Hendricks and Boodles and other great gins, I don't usually like to dilute them with tonic ........prefer a dry martini (literally three drops of vermouth), UP, with 2 large green olives.
See, I like my martini largely the same way, just no olives.
I usually go 2.5-3 ounces of gin and about 1 ounce of dry vermouth. I may add just a little lemon peel or juice.
It is normally my go to Friday evening cocktail to end a work week.
Nov 20, 2017 2:16pm
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TBone14

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Love gin. Go to is Sapphire. Also like Hendricks.

Gimlet is my favorite drink. Ice. Gin. Splash of lime juice (fresh).

I'll do gin and tonics. Prefer the diet tonic from the store as opposed to the regular bottled tonic.

However, if you want a treat, pick up a bottle of Jack Rudy Tonic syrup. Some good gin, .75 oz of tonic syrup and top with soda water and you have a hell of a good gin & tonic.

https://jackrudycocktailco.com/shop/classic-tonic/

While at the Jack Rudy store, get yourself some of their bitters too. Dynomite in an Old Fashioned.

Martini order. Sapphire martini. Up. No olives but with a lemon twist.
Nov 20, 2017 2:32pm
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superman

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I drink Scotch, neat. Like a man.
Hope this helps.

Clear alcohols are for rich woman on diets.
Nov 20, 2017 3:40pm
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TBone14

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superman;1882564 wrote:I drink Scotch, neat. Like a man.
Hope this helps.

Clear alcohols are for rich woman on diets.
Thanks Ron Swanson.
Nov 20, 2017 3:49pm
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superman

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TBone14;1882565 wrote:Thanks Ron Swanson.
I was hoping someone would catch that.
Nov 20, 2017 5:17pm
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QuakerOats

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I did try a new gin drink this summer ......... chopped some rhubarb from my backyard patch, simmered it up w sugar, and made rhubarb syrup; added maybe half an ounce of this syrup (not in to too much sweetness) to several ounces of gin, ice, lime wedge, and a splash of tonic. Drink has a nice pink hue and is pretty refreshing on a hot evening.
Nov 21, 2017 4:21pm
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BRF

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QuakerOats;1882685 wrote:I did try a new gin drink this summer ......... chopped some rhubarb from my backyard patch, simmered it up w sugar, and made rhubarb syrup; added maybe half an ounce of this syrup (not in to too much sweetness) to several ounces of gin, ice, lime wedge, and a splash of tonic. Drink has a nice pink hue and is pretty refreshing on a hot evening.
Instead of doing all that, I just take a straight shot.......like I am right now.

Salut!
Nov 21, 2017 9:46pm