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Beefeater.

Not a big Gin drinker but probably Gordons

For the price, I am a fan of New Amsterdam. Its relatively inexpensive and it has a nice looking bottle. The taste has a bit of a citrus twist but I like that.

1 - Hendricks
2 - Tanqueray
3 - Bombay Sapphire

or if I've spent all my money on plane tickets

Gordons

I'm a Martini fan and always go for Sapphire or Beefeater and never tried the Tanqueray TEN... I'll give it a try.

I once tried one called Gin Giro and I liked it but never found it again.

My only consuption of Gin is with tonic and lime. I like Bombay Sapphire. But, I have to keep a bottle of Tanqueray in the cabinet to make 2 martinis a year for my FIL.

Exactly--Flavor is a bit potent with Bombay.

For everyday drinking or the proverbial "desert island", I'd take plain Tanqueray.

For overall drinkability in summertime drinks or when introducing somebody new to gin, I go with Beefeater.

Hendricks is good, but quirky; I have to be in the mood for it, and take its cucumber flavorings into account when mixing.

Bombay Sapphire is a crowdpleaser; smooth, "gin-y", and impresses people who are impressed by such things since they have spent a lot of money establishing a high end brand identity. I prefer it very cold and >35,000 feet. :D

Despite my love for regular tanq, I find Tanq 10 too sweet. I have friends that swear by the stuff though.

Top 3 gin drinks by my personal consumption:
Tanqueray on the rocks, dirty
Bloody Mary with Tanqueray
Sapphire and Tonic

Agree! Hendrick's is my favorite by a longshot, then Tanq 10...

If I'm mixing a Tom Collins though and feeling frugal, regular green bottle Tanq does a pretty good job.

Hi Guys!

First post here.. I'm James and i work for Beefeater here in London. Came across your thread and wanted to say hello! Some great conversation here and thought i would get involved!

Perhaps we should evolve the discussion to what types of gin cocktails other than G&T's are popular. We have just released a Mixology series of Videos for people wanting to know what they can use their gin with..

Personally find a dry martini my favourite tipple..

Welcome to FlyerTalk, Beefeaterlondon!! Thank you for posting!!

I must admit I am not a huge Gin fan but I do prefer Tanqueray over Bombay Sapphire. My dad loves Gin on the other hand and as such we are well stocked with various labels including yours!!

how about worst gin? beefeater comes to mind. bombay sapphire for g&t

Are you real or is that a kind of guerrilla marketing?

Tanqueray 10 but still enjoy the flagship Tanqueray as well

anyone else enjoy a good gin and soda? tonic without the sugar...i find i prefer it now over tonic, especially with an extra splash of lime

that's what i was thinking. we'll see as i just dissed beefeater in the previous thread. doubt he'll be back to read the posts.....

I like regular Tanqueray.

Note: I was not paid by Internet Brands/Flyertalk for this endorsement.

My preferred gin depends much on the cocktail.

Martin Miller's is my current favorite for most cocktails and straight up martinis. It's heavy on the floral and easy on the juniper.

209 is second for martinis, though it has quite a bit more juniper.

I also have a bottle of Cascade Mountain in the house but it has such a strong juniper flavor that I have yet to find a proper use for it. (This is a micro distilled gin from Bend, Oregon).

For G&T, Tanqueray is probably the best.

I've also tried Bulldog but find it to be a bit too bland, almost like vodka.

Hendricks and Bombay Saphire are fine but I like Martin Miller's much more.

Beefeater is my "go to" gin for mixing. Its flavor profile is well balanced with pleasantly sturdy, if mild, gin character. I think Beefeater makes for outstanding "modern" Aviations (as long as your lemon is fresh and you don't go overboard on the Luxardo maraschino). And I've really enjoyed lately Beefeater and freshly squeezed grapefruit with a touch of Aperol. The Hanky Panky (2 parts Beefeater, 2 parts sweet vermouth, 2 dashes Fernet Branca up with orange twist) I made a few nights ago was outstanding.

James, do not underestimate the emerging mixology scene here in the States. It is growing, there are converts every day (I am a recent one), major cities have developed cool venues for such (like No. 9 Park, Eastern Standard and Drink in BOS) and it's become the nexus of drinking and fine dining in many places. Find how Beefeater connects to the classic cocktail niche and market the heck out of it.

For martinis? Beefeaters will do, but I go more for Plymouth for a classic martini. And I love the floral/cucumber notes of Hendrick's in a martini with cucumber garnish, so subtle and pleasing in hot weather.

BTW, I never have Bloody Marys with vodka anymore...always with gin! the original infused vodka :D Go gin!

Maybe not a totally dispassionate view, but Blackwood's gin from the Shetland Islands is really rather good.

SUPER GIN
 

Cork Dry without a doubt - distinctive, perfumed, no added chemicals apparently.

I just got back from the Heaven Hill (distributors of Burnett's) website. As my quest for the perfect Bourbon continues, I have before me about 3 oz of Elijah Craig. The purchase was made first, but there's nothing wrong with research after the fact when necessary. I promise to buy a bottle of Burnett's as soon as the gin space in the liquor cabinet clears out, although it will be a hard sell to my FIL, who insists on Tanqueray for his martinis. However, he left here 4 days ago and I don't expect his arrival again for another 8 months. Nice find, violist. ^

I tried Right gin last night in a G&T and found it a bit off. Too much black pepper for a G&T. Anyone had it in anything else?

Gordons
yum yum yummy.......

+1 ^

I really am a fan of my Bombay white label. Not too much into the sapphire for some reason. My everyday drink is martini rocks, no olives, dry as the Sahara and it goes down just so well.

I have tried some of the others: Hendricks on down to Gordons. The taste profile of the Bombay white just works.

The Tanqerays are really only drinkable when paired with the overpowering quinine in tonics.

After years of drinking many of the aforementioned gins we discovered Old Raj a few years ago and have never looked back.

There is a local gin (San Francisco) named 209 which is also excellent, and we keep it stocked at home.

Gin isn´t my drink of choice, so I choose mostly on price. Seagram´s or Gordon´s usually.

Damrak

Just came across this thread...

Gordon's for a G&T (lime).

Beefeater on the rocks w/ a twist.

And for a martini (very dry/twist) is Old Raj. ^^

I'm actually amazed this gin has not been mentioned since post #1 of this thread years ago! Old Raj is a beautiful gin (goes well on the rocks as well).

Not a big fan of Bombay Saphire at all. :td:

+2^

Too much citrus?

I actually mentioned Old Raj three posts above yours. Funny that it took years for it to get mentioned as we love it.

i think you are a great fan of gin as i m a great fan of cigar both are quite dissimilar but it is worth giving my post a look...
i used to drink vodka with cigar and then slowly i turned to gin... i love the combination of gin with cohiba cigars it is really good... i hope you gonna give it a try... .and u must do...
Enjoy!!!

Mmmm, Alcohol that tastes like a Christmas Tree
 

Boodles and Hendricks. Mmmm.

In order

Tanner's Hereford Gin
Citadel
Plymouth Navy Strength

Any one here a fan of Oxley? I was at the bar at the Checkers Hotel with my Father last weekend and he tried he. He's a notorious gin snob (Tanq 10 all the way) and said he wasn't a fan.

http://www.oxleygin.com/

Bombay Sapphire

I recently tried the Larios 25 and I really liked it.

Plymouth all the way. Also agree- Bloody Marys with gin are delicious.