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Gin

Post by ClaretAndJew » Fri Jun 05, 2020 11:55 pm

What a ******* fantastic drink.

It's all I've been hammering during quarantine.

Thank you Gin, you have saved me.

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Re: Gin

Post by kritichris » Sat Jun 06, 2020 12:11 am

As long as you not a mother, it's fine.

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Re: Gin

Post by bfcjg » Sat Jun 06, 2020 12:13 am

It's the new Prosecco. That said I got a bottle of gin bought for me a few weeks ago as a thank you and I don't normally drink the stuff However I was converted over the weekend , it was a craft bespoke gin distilled in Lancashire the flavour blew me away it was the summer gin I got bought. https://www.google.com/local/place/prod ... bb25ee05c2

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Re: Gin

Post by ClaretEngineer » Sat Jun 06, 2020 12:23 am

Dangerous stuff.

Sank a bottle of Gordon’s Pink Gin one night a couple of weeks back on the sly.

I say on the sly as initially I thought I’d done well to get through half a bottle in one sitting, before long I’d done the lot. Wife was on cocktails. Can’t remember much else.

Might even have been a school night.

Unprecedented times indeed.

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Re: Gin

Post by Bin Ont Turf » Sat Jun 06, 2020 12:32 am

bfcjg wrote:
Sat Jun 06, 2020 12:13 am
It's the new Prosecco.
Step away from the board, do not pass go and collect £200.

I have an 100% conversion rate in several different countries.

A slice of lime is the key.

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Re: Gin

Post by tim_noone » Sat Jun 06, 2020 1:11 am

ClaretEngineer wrote:
Sat Jun 06, 2020 12:23 am
Dangerous stuff.

Sank a bottle of Gordon’s Pink Gin one night a couple of weeks back on the sly.

I say on the sly as initially I thought I’d done well to get through half a bottle in one sitting, before long I’d done the lot. Wife was on cocktails. Can’t remember much else.

Might even have been a school night.

Unprecedented times indeed.
Quietly drinking ...on a Sunny day. bing bong bang!!

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Re: Gin

Post by Vintage Claret » Sat Jun 06, 2020 1:27 am

Add a slice of orange to your gin and tonic instead of lemon or lime, never thought that would go until I tried a large Sipsmith at a Spoons.

Thought they'd chucked orange in by mistake but actually it works, never have anything else in a gin now :)

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Re: Gin

Post by longhair » Sat Jun 06, 2020 5:11 am

Cucumber in your gin is very nice too
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Re: Gin

Post by Burnley1989 » Sat Jun 06, 2020 6:12 am

ClaretEngineer wrote:
Sat Jun 06, 2020 12:23 am
Dangerous stuff.

Sank a bottle of Gordon’s Pink Gin one night a couple of weeks back on the sly.

I say on the sly as initially I thought I’d done well to get through half a bottle in one sitting, before long I’d done the lot. Wife was on cocktails. Can’t remember much else.

Might even have been a school night.

Unprecedented times indeed.
It’s the only Gin I don’t like, I went to the Diageo Menstrie up in Scotland a few times last year through work and visited the lab where they ‘invented’ it. Cool place

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Re: Gin

Post by claret2018 » Sat Jun 06, 2020 8:10 am

Normal gin with tonic is lovely. Not a fan of the fruit infused ones, they just taste like alcopops to me
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Re: Gin

Post by Funkydrummer » Sat Jun 06, 2020 8:41 am

Gin Xoriguer (Menorcan gin)is a fantastic gin, mixed with either lemonade or bitter lemon.

A brief history in the link below. £23.50 a bottle.

https://www.bascofinefoods.com/buy-span ... RIEALw_wcB

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Re: Gin

Post by mill hill claret » Sat Jun 06, 2020 8:46 am

Bombay saphire is a nice gin

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Re: Gin

Post by Rojales Claret » Sat Jun 06, 2020 8:54 am

Hendrick's for me also with Cucumber and ice.

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Re: Gin

Post by Sykoclaret » Sat Jun 06, 2020 9:01 am

Gin also has anti Coronavirus properties. I've been drinking it for years and never had Coronavirus!. Well, I don't think I have.
Agree with claret2018, go for the normal stuff with Tonic. The infused one's are just an attempt at being trendy.

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Re: Gin

Post by JohnMac » Sat Jun 06, 2020 9:08 am

'Oooooh Prosecco' has definitely been replaced by 'Oooooh Gin'.
I don't get caught up in marketing fads.
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Re: Gin

Post by ClaretEngineer » Sat Jun 06, 2020 9:25 am

Burnley1989 wrote:
Sat Jun 06, 2020 6:12 am


It’s the only Gin I don’t like, I went to the Diageo Menstrie up in Scotland a few times last year through work and visited the lab where they ‘invented’ it. Cool place
It was given as a gift when I left my last job along with a bottle of Peaky Blinders Gin (only remains of that left, had a good go at my leaving do. One lad had to go home early... :lol: ).

The Edinburgh Gin Co. Gin liqueurs are also very drinkable.

The key is a good fresh and fizzy tonic water.

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Re: Gin

Post by NewClaret » Sat Jun 06, 2020 9:36 am

ClaretEngineer wrote:
Sat Jun 06, 2020 12:23 am
Dangerous stuff.

Sank a bottle of Gordon’s Pink Gin one night a couple of weeks back on the sly.

I say on the sly as initially I thought I’d done well to get through half a bottle in one sitting, before long I’d done the lot. Wife was on cocktails. Can’t remember much else.

Might even have been a school night.

Unprecedented times indeed.
:lol: :lol: :lol:

Good effort.

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Re: Gin

Post by Swizzlestick » Sat Jun 06, 2020 9:41 am

A bottle of gin in a night is mildly concerning I won’t lie.

My favourite is Number 3 London Dry Gin. You’ll never go back to Gordon’s / Bombay Sapphire. Avoid flavoured gins.

Agreed good tonic is key - Fevertree Mediterranean or Double Dutch who do some nice unusual flavours like pomegranate and basil.

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Re: Gin

Post by bfcjg » Sat Jun 06, 2020 9:42 am

This Burnley gin is meant to be delicious.

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Re: Gin

Post by Leisure » Sat Jun 06, 2020 9:49 am

My favourite is Tanquery with a couple of slices of lime and plenty of ice. Beautiful!

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Re: Gin

Post by ChrisG » Sat Jun 06, 2020 9:50 am

bfcjg wrote:
Sat Jun 06, 2020 9:42 am
This Burnley gin is meant to be delicious.
Batch is distilled up Accy Rd way, it's absolutely superb. They sell it in the Bridge (obvs not at the minute like) if you fancy trying it

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Re: Gin

Post by Funkydrummer » Sat Jun 06, 2020 9:51 am

bfcjg wrote:
Sat Jun 06, 2020 9:42 am
This Burnley gin is meant to be delicious.
Is that the stuff made up Hargher Clough somewhere, in an old mill ?

I had heard it was pretty decent tackle and that they were making great progress with sales.

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Re: Gin

Post by Swizzlestick » Sat Jun 06, 2020 9:55 am

Batch is great and clearly doing well as widely available here in Preston.

They do an Industrial Strength version which is next level.
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Re: Gin

Post by NewClaret » Sat Jun 06, 2020 9:55 am

Surprised Burnley’s very own Batch gin hasn’t had a mention on here.

My all time favourite with frozen raspberries (bit feminine but tastes so good don’t mind) and fever tree tonic. Has frankincense and myrrh botanicals which somehow make it taste better at winter/Christmas. Great bottle too. Can’t beat it in my opinion.

https://www.masterofmalt.com/gin/batch- ... emium-gin/

Switch to Tanqueray with grapefruit in the summer.

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Re: Gin

Post by Tribesmen » Sat Jun 06, 2020 11:47 am

Gut rot , never touch the stuff .

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Re: Gin

Post by Quickenthetempo » Sat Jun 06, 2020 12:25 pm

All the gins are nice.

Drank with Ginger Ale and fresh ginger is my favourite.

Pink Gin is just naughty, goes down faster than lemonade and then bang. You're doing lots of stupid things you will regret in the morning.

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Re: Gin

Post by Billy Balfour » Sat Jun 06, 2020 12:55 pm

There's a reason why the old favourites, like Bombay Sapphire, Hendrick's and Tanqueray, will still be around long after this current gin fad has bitten the dust.

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Re: Gin

Post by Billy Balfour » Sat Jun 06, 2020 12:59 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote:
Sat Jun 06, 2020 12:25 pm
Pink Gin is just naughty, goes down faster than lemonade and then bang. You're doing lots of stupid things you will regret in the morning.
I'm very careful with gin/spirits. I bought one of those 25 ml/50 ml spirit measures from Amazon.

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Re: Gin

Post by Quickenthetempo » Sat Jun 06, 2020 1:12 pm

Billy Balfour wrote:
Sat Jun 06, 2020 12:59 pm
I'm very careful with gin/spirits. I bought one of those 25 ml/50 ml spirit measures from Amazon.
Best way.

Although I think the Irish measure of 35ml is about right. Stops you getting carried away on the double 50ml measure.

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Re: Gin

Post by Billy Balfour » Sat Jun 06, 2020 2:01 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote:
Sat Jun 06, 2020 1:12 pm
Although I think the Irish measure of 35ml is about right. Stops you getting carried away on the double 50ml measure.
That's me too. 35ml is a decent shot. You get enough of the lovely gin taste without getting blathered.

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Re: Gin

Post by Crawley Claret » Sat Jun 06, 2020 3:14 pm

Batch Gin from Burnley is excellent!! Obviously doing well as it appears in many places and is even exported. Worth a try!!!

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Re: Gin

Post by ClaretEngineer » Sat Jun 06, 2020 3:16 pm

Billy Balfour wrote:
Sat Jun 06, 2020 12:59 pm
I'm very careful with gin/spirits. I bought one of those 25 ml/50 ml spirit measures from Amazon.
That’s where I went wrong. I measure by taste - gin to tonic ratio.

The first couple are always strong until I strike the balance.

Haven’t had a gin for a couple of weeks. Can’t face it just yet.

So I’ve been drinking champagne instead :lol: :lol:

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Re: Gin

Post by Barry_Chuckle » Sat Jun 06, 2020 4:01 pm

Martin Miller's Icelandic gin is very good.

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Re: Gin

Post by SalisburyClaret » Sat Jun 06, 2020 5:19 pm

Gin and Tonic - nah
Gin and Sparkling Water - that’s the way to go - you can taste the gin rather than the tonic and you don’t have a hangover as you’ve been hydrating all night
Gin n ice works too
Trust me, I’m a drinker

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Re: Gin

Post by claretblue » Sat Jun 06, 2020 5:48 pm

Bashclaret wrote:
Sat Jun 06, 2020 8:54 am
Hendrick's for me also with Cucumber and ice.
he doesn't always get such support on this board! :?

:D
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Re: Gin

Post by evensteadiereddie » Sat Jun 06, 2020 5:57 pm

The Whitley Neil quince gin sounds sweet and sickly. Far from it, bung some Med Fever Tree in there and it's damn near perfection.
Their rhubarb and ginge is pretty good too.

If you're sticking to the old school stuff, Tanqueray is the way to go.

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Re: Gin

Post by basil6345789 » Sat Jun 06, 2020 9:21 pm

I like plain gin - nice and dry. However, we got a cheapo from Lidl, pomegranate and rose. Not too sweet and if you've ever had soft drink, "Kinnie" in Malta, it tastes very similar. Nice!

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Re: Gin

Post by DCWat » Sat Jun 06, 2020 9:40 pm

bfcjg wrote:
Sat Jun 06, 2020 12:13 am
It's the new Prosecco. That said I got a bottle of gin bought for me a few weeks ago as a thank you and I don't normally drink the stuff However I was converted over the weekend , it was a craft bespoke gin distilled in Lancashire the flavour blew me away it was the summer gin I got bought. https://www.google.com/local/place/prod ... bb25ee05c2
Or combine the two: gin, Prosecco and elderflower liqueur or cordial. A sloe gin fizz is nice too.

Tonic makes a huge difference with gin. Schweppes and the like are a big no, no. Has to be a full fat Fever Tree or an Elderflower Fever Tree (depending on the gin) which is amazing with a good Vodka.

Sipsmith’s VJOP, Bath Tub, Monkey 47, Williams Chase or for a cheaper summery one, Bloom. A couple of good local ones are Slingsby and Masons.

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Re: Gin

Post by Bosscat » Sat Jun 06, 2020 10:03 pm

My m8's Mrs has a Tee Shirt...

1 Prosecco
2 Prosecco
3 Prosecco
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Re: Gin

Post by IanMcL » Sun Jun 07, 2020 10:38 am

Depressing drink. Beware.

Stick to good Scotch Whisky and Drambuie.

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Re: Gin

Post by chipbutty » Mon Jun 08, 2020 12:19 am

Batch Gin, based at Habergham Mill is fantastic, great people too,
https://batchdistillery.co.uk/
They have a monthly members club where you get a different bottle sent each month

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Re: Gin

Post by chipbutty » Mon Jun 08, 2020 12:25 am

They even brought out a "We`re all going on a European Tour Gin"

https://batchdistillery.co.uk/burnley-f ... ition-gin/

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Re: Gin

Post by THEWELLERNUT70 » Mon Jun 08, 2020 12:46 am

Try Empress Canadian Gin with Elderflower tonic. Bloody sublime.

The Gin should retail around the £37 mark but Asda have it currently at £20

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Re: Gin

Post by THEWELLERNUT70 » Mon Jun 08, 2020 12:50 am

And I've tried many a citrus gin but trust me Beefeater Blood Orange is the best around by far imo

Dont forget as well good tonic is the key. Getting a good gin and then using cr@p tonic is like having an E-Type Jag but putting a Dacia engine in it

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Re: Gin

Post by Cirrus_Minor » Mon Jun 08, 2020 7:48 am

I can’t stand the stuff.
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Re: Gin

Post by Sutton-Claret » Mon Jun 08, 2020 10:34 am

Been a lager drinker all my life but have recently enjoyed a few Gins - luckily we have a small distillery in our village (Cooper King) who will deliver at short notice...... they also do their own hand sanitizer.

www.cooperkingdistillery.co.uk

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Re: Gin

Post by Firthy » Mon Jun 08, 2020 11:45 am

Can't stand the stuff myself, in fact not a great lover of spirits, much prefer a beer or glass of wine.

But my wife is a Gin drinker and tried all different ones. Her favourite Gin is actually made locally on the island and is called Fynoderee. Not the cheapest but she reckons it's worth it. They do four seasonal Gins which have different flavours but her favourite is their Chai gin.

https://fynoderee.com/collections/all

If you don't already do it and don't like your drink watered down with ice cubes, try freezing slices of orange, lemon and limes and adding them to the drink.

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Re: Gin

Post by Steve1956 » Mon Jun 08, 2020 10:59 pm

Just polished this off last week,47% proof and lovely with Fever tree tonic ice and a lemon...and the bottle has made a lovely lamp.
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Re: Gin

Post by Devils_Advocate » Mon Jun 08, 2020 11:01 pm

Steve1956 wrote:
Mon Jun 08, 2020 10:59 pm
Just polished this off last week,47% proof and lovely with Fever tree tonic ice and a lemon...and the bottle has made a lovely lamp.20200608_225856.jpg
What year cos it looks vintage to me?

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Re: Gin

Post by Steve1956 » Mon Jun 08, 2020 11:02 pm

Devils_Advocate wrote:
Mon Jun 08, 2020 11:01 pm
What year cos it looks vintage to me?
Bought it a couple of christmases back so is it 2018 vintage?

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