Wingman Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Hi All My Mrs and I are trying to cut out the wine and beer for a bit and stick to the odd gin and slimline at the weekend. She is a bit fussy with gin's and likes gin that doesn't taste too overpowering or like the cheap stuff. So wondered if anyone can recommend one that would be easier to drink that the bog standard stuff. We tried the bathtub gin which i liked alot but she said tasted to "ginny".. women eh! A quick google throws up a minefield of gins, and not being expert wondered if anyone can offer some advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wb123 Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Blackwoods. They do a 60% soecial which is so soft and smooth you can enjoy it straight, no ice, no tonic, just a glass. That said a drop of tonic and a little ice is very tasty also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Hendricks with cucumber and fever tree tonic. Job jobbed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlistairB Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Admiral Collingwood Navy Strength, lovely! Or Adnams Copper House served with fresh orange peel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Gordon's is still great, as is Tanqueray. Bombay Sapphire is a bit gimmicky still. Hendrick's and Sipsmith's are both nice but massively overpriced. Monkey 47 however, is a delight - German gin and it's lovely with pink peppercorns and dried grapefruit/orange. There is no manly way to drink it, but it's delicious!! Also agree with the Fever Tree tonic water - We did a blind tasting with supermarket own brand, Schweppes and Fever Tree and it won by a mile across the board. If it's still too "Ginny", halve it with vodka to tame down the botanicals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Funnily enough we have found Lidl's Hortus quite drinkable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Funnily enough we have found Lidl's Hortus quite drinkable. I've not tried it yet - Get's excellent reviews though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog1408 Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 I recently had a non gin drinker round and he loved the bottle of Hendricks I had, serve with cucumber though for best results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted January 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Agree entirely about fever tree that is the only tonic well use. I think the lidl one sounds like one to try this weekend and the Blackwood's sounds good. She didn't like Bombay sapphire or Gordon's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckandswing Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Chase distillery does sublime guns. http://chasedistillery.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Kelly Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) I like Adnams Copper House. Their more expensive gins are less successful I think, but the copper house is bang on. My wife bought a Chase advent calendar this christmas. Every day a different gin or vodka. Really enjoyed trying the different types. The seville orange gin and pink grapefruit gin were fantastic. the smoked vodka, not so much! Edited January 12, 2017 by Tim Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanj Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Can I suggest 50lb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_seagrave Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) Hendricks with cucumber and fever tree tonic. Job jobbed. Gordon's bog standard will do for this mission. They want something that doesn't taste too ginny. Hendricks was always cack, and it isn't even that much of a novelty these days. Cucumbers? Essex? You can make your own jokes. Admiral Collingwood is for the big boys. That is one excellent gin. LS Edit: embarrassingly, I didn't see Wingman's reply. If Wingwoman doesn't like Gordon's, I found Aldi Oliver Cromwell was a decent entry-level gin. Not tried the Lidl one, sounds intriguing. I suddenly have a perishing thirst...! Edited January 12, 2017 by lord_seagrave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Brecon gin I think isn't very GIN, there are loads of infusions in gins can make your own if you like certain flavours I like sipsmith and bathtub, need to try monkey 47. Here are some bars/pubs with a really nice selection these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlandladdie Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 (edited) Not really a gin man, but the cailleach raves about Harris Gin. Made with sugar kelp and other Hebridean botanicals. Only catch is the distillery is the only place you can get it. I think you can order it online from them though Edited January 13, 2017 by Highlandladdie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iano Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 Colombian Gin Get the black bottle, its aged in Rum barrells so is very drinkable without tonic. If you are doing GnT, use proper tonic like fevertree (if a 'strong' gin), fentimans (if a weak gin) or Thomas Henry (good all rounder). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashman Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 Beefeater is popular, cheap and not too poncey. Plymouth gin for something stronger. My local distillery is Silent Pool (you can buy via Waitrose) - smooth and easy to drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 William chase essential. Simply awesome. Wove drunks it happily and she don't like gun. It's that good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted January 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 Just bought some of the lidl gin and I have to say it's bloomin lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper682 Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Try slingsby from Harrogate with grapefruit peel. Superb. If anyone wants a very aromatic gin try Stratford gin by Shakespeare distillery. Jasper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 It seems everyone has the same idea with Fever Tree, I see their share price is accelerating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scobydog Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) Maybe try Caorunn, had some recently and found it to be a very smooth mellow taste, only made in small batches so is a bit pricier, but i think it is worth the extra cost. S Edited January 25, 2017 by scobydog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 I use to love a G &T, but now its Gin and Bitter Lemon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 Just picked up on this thread. So if you want something that is easily drinkable then Brockman's is a good choice, strong blackcurrant flavour and not at all ginny really, rather coarse if drunk neat, but mixed down it is nice, goes well with prosecco. A huge personal favourite of mine is Martin Millers gin, serve with either Fever Tree or Schweppes and garnish with a strawberry and lots of ice. It is a very very smooth drinking gin and not overly ginny. I am going to swim against the tide and say that too many dismiss Schweppes tonic for the sake of being on trend. Have a look at McQueen's gins as they do some more interesting flavours, the sweet citrus is lovely and tastes a bit like lemon drizzle icing to me. A definite thing to try is Eden Mill "Love" gin mixed with Fever Tree elderflower tonic is very drinkable, a little bit too sweet for my tastes but a great introductory gin, garnish with strawberry. They also do a range of pre-mixed gin cocktails served in Aldi and the green one with basil and the brown one with coffee are fantastic, I can't remember the names. For something different you could try an oaked or a hop gin mixed with ginger ale, Eden Mill and Strathearn both do good options. If you stick with your Bathtub gin then add a little splash of rhubarb bitters into the drink and it lifts it to a different level. For the absolute best gin on the market then I would, grudgingly, have to go for a French option, the G Vine Nouissent (grey lid) is sublime, garnish with grapes or pomegranate seeds. It is a very close run thing between that and Martin Miller Westbourne strength and maybe Monkey 47. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 Agreed with the Martin Miller - Had a bundle of that before Christmas. As for Schweppes - It's still good, but I think Fever Tree is just a little bit better Anyone tried Turbo Gin? The "new" cocktail doing the rounds.... G and T with a shot of cold pressed coffee as a float - Had one the other day and was dreadful. Be pleased to hear some other views as it's getting quite trendy in London at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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