XMTS Gin Lovers Unite!

**WARPIPER** · 14th August 09, 05:42 AM

I like the strong Juniper taste of Beef Eaters. But now I think I need to try the Hendricks.

:ootd:

**Phil** · 14th August 09, 07:51 AM

I like anything as long as it is over 40%, with lots of ice and tonic, a twist of lemon and served at the end of a hot day. Gordons used to be good before they diluted it so I never touch it now.

**Une** · 14th August 09, 10:21 AM

Gordons for me, also like Booths but you can no longer get here, have not tried Bombay Sapphire yet must get some, plenty of lce lemon & diet tonic.

**Streetcar** · 15th August 09, 09:20 AM

I'm also a fan of Hendricks, but I was recently introduced to New Amsterdam. Well worth it, in my opinion!

My gin drinks of choice are a simple gin martini or a Negroni.

**Sciuropterus** · 15th August 09, 10:27 AM

Gin is my #1 spirit of choice, Bombay Sapphire usually. Thanks for the tips on some new brands to try!

**Farlander** · 25th August 09, 11:56 AM

The year 2000 version of the Mr. Boston: Official Bartender's & Party Guide, has just over 250 gin recipes! (and the Basil Gimlet is not one of them)

Wow, with so many gins to choose from, and so many recipes to try out, it could take some time to do a proper exhaustive survey...

**Panache** · 25th August 09, 12:20 PM

Originally Posted by Farlander

Wow, with so many gins to choose from, and so many recipes to try out, it could take some time to do a proper exhaustive survey...

Michael,

We must always think of ourselves as students of Life.

It is indeed a formidable task but you must apply yourself to it.

For in the attempt I think you shall find much satisfaction

Cheers

Jamie :ootd:

**Streetcar** · 27th August 09, 12:41 PM

I came across an intersting article by David Wondrich in the Malt Advocate.

"...Holland gin - genver, as it's called today - is very different from English-style gin. Where the latter is based on neutral spirits, and is thus essentially flavored vodka, the former is based on a pot-stilled "malt wine," and is essentially flavored whiskey..."

Bols Genever is apparently the most widely available bottling.

Anyone had any experience with this? How does it compare to London style gins?

**ziggy** · 27th August 09, 10:10 PM

I am incredibly new to gin... though I found an appeal in it, similar to scotch....it tastes very "natural"...though much stronger.

**Farlander** · 17th September 09, 07:44 PM

Originally Posted by Streetcar

I came across an intersting article by David Wondrich in the Malt Advocate.

Bols Genever is apparently the most widely available bottling.

Anyone had any experience with this? How does it compare to London style gins?

I just purchased a bottle of Genevieve. It claims to be a "[T]raditional 17th-century-style genever gin ... pot distilled at our small San Francisco distillery."

It is hard to describe, but I can say that it does NOT compare to any modern day London style gins that I am familiar with. It is MUCH stronger in flavor, like scotch. Not to say that it tastes at all like scotch, but it has a strong flavor like scotch.

Imagine gin, but with a lot of roasted/burnt wood and juniper flavor (but in a good way).

Do I like it?
Hmmm, I am not so sure. I can imagine that it is a bit of an acquired taste (as are many hard liquors). I can say that as I drink this unique elixir, typing this post gets more and more challenging!

After a couple more samplings of this concoction, I will have to get back to you and let you know what I think.