Likewise. Tanquerray is my fav, but may have to meander about, gin-wise.

It's still being sold, as far as I know. They have it at Bevmo and the site is still up. See:

http://www.209gin.com/index2.html

My husband recently took a tour of the distillery. Have you heard that it is going away?

I'm surprised that none among us has recalled the "gins" which are traditionally used as benchmarks for the bottom of the rankings, notorious "Lucky Tiger" and infamous "Oso Negro".

The mere thought of either conjures images of Olongapo City on a murky night or Piedras Negras on a sun-blasted afternoon to my mind. Those are not good images, even when summoned by the thought of really bad gin.

The quality of generally available tonic waters, especially that horrible crud which oozes from the nozzles of most saloons has descended below the barely drinkable.

I'm sorry I'm definitely wrong. I'll get the lowdown Monday. 2 separate liquor salesman told me they were done about 9 months ago. We weren't able to get it either. Maybe they got a fresh cash infusion or maybe they just moved to another distributor and my guys lied to me (a liquor salesman lie - c'est impossible !) Anyhoo, I'll be happy to get it back in. wj

Definitely Hendriks for me, although I prefer it with Perrier & lime rather than tonic. Tonic seems to pretty much overpower the subtle flavors of Hendriks.

Bombay Sapphire will do in a pinch.

Darn, now I'm thirsty - off to mix a Hendriks martini. :D

Bombay Sapphire, it's what turned me onto gin.

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Very Tasty. I strongly suggest anyone who has a chance, try it.

Whew! 209 is definitely one of my favorites, though I'm growing more and more fond of Martin Miller's.

I like Bombay Sapphire as a typical gin. Hendrick's and Plymouth are both wonderful and differently so. I'm also quite fond of Aviation, Bluecoat, and recently Bulldog has been growing on me...

Gordons for me - I don't like Bombay Sapphire at all

I have to go with Hendrick's as well.

Of course, I am now having a Hendrick's and tonic...

I found myself liking the Bombay Sapphire gin especially in the summer... I confess that I am a beginner when it comes to gin, but I will try some of the recommendations that are given in this forum :)

Been looking for a gin from Estonia called Reval for quite a while but haven't had any luck. Anyone ever seen/had it?

Love Beefeater 24, particularly with some interesting bitters stirred on ice (Old Fashioned style). For people in the UK, also definitely try Sipsmith, made without filtration in an all-copper still.

For places without such limited spirits, I like Hendricks (particularly in summer) and Tanqueray 10. In a normal house pub I actually prefer Gordons to any of the slightly more upmarket spirits.

Tanqueray Ten is my favorite, but I enjoy Sapphire and even some Beefeaters.