mtd057 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 6 hours ago, Ryan said: For me it was Hendrick's for years, from about 2000. I don't drink much gin these days but my top three now would be Monkey 47 Hendricks Drumshanbo Gunpowder. Monkey 47 has an extraordinary "freshness" to it. If only it wasn't so pricey here (generally 60 euro for 500ml) Drumshanbo is a very decent local effort. Great packaging and marketing. Decent tonic makes a big difference and should be included in the discussion. There's a new Irish tonic out "Poacher's Well", that's very good. Hard to find, even in Ireland. I agree about Monkey 47, its good but really expensive. $40 for a 375ml bottle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phinz Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 For me, it was always Hendrick’s for G&T and Bombay Saphire for Greyhounds. But I recently had someone gift me a locally made gin from Watershed Distillery in OH and I really enjoy the coriander forward flavor in the G&T. Just don’t try their bourbon, it is foul stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoeFOH Posted August 29, 2018 Author Share Posted August 29, 2018 7 hours ago, Ryan said: Drumshanbo is a very decent local effort. Great packaging and marketing. Decent tonic makes a big difference and should be included in the discussion. There's a new Irish tonic out "Poacher's Well", that's very good. Hard to find, even in Ireland. Agree on the packaging 100%. And the tonic. Covent Garden, the gin place here in West End, pairs specific tonics to each gin. I'm usually nowhere close to that fussy, but the ones I've had at this joint I've noticed a marked difference--in a good way. Important factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLiquidGator Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschrader510 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Drank a lot of Monkey 47 when I was working in the UK (more expensive stateside). When I was living in NYC I absolutely drained 4 Pillars Bloody Shiraz gin (only ~$40 bucks a bottle) but now that I'm back in Chicago and can't find 4 Pillars, I tend to stick with Sipsmith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aardwolf Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 As a lot have said, Monkey 47 is the bees knees for me too. Absolutely hate the new Beefeater 24 (red bottle), stay away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunterd16 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Ould Tom Gin distilled by Downslope distilling in Chicago. Insanely excellent and complex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gweilgi Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 I love Sipsmith, The Botanist and the No.3 .... they all do the trick for me whether I drink them in a Martini, with tonic water or as a pink gin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookj1 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Anyone drink sloe gin? I’m seeing it hit the shelves more since the start of this most recent gin renaissance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschrader510 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 @Hunterd16 where can I find that? I went on Binny's website and didn't see it there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 16 hours ago, timis300 said: anyone tried Monkey 47? Monkey 47 is by far my favourite, until now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunterd16 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 57 minutes ago, jschrader510 said: @Hunterd16 where can I find that? I went on Binny's website and didn't see it there. Major correction, Colorado*. My apologies! https://www.davidsonsliquors.com/downslope-distilling-old-tom-gin.html This site seems to have it in stock if you are interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cep Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Timely thread for me as i just recently decided to become a martini expert never had one before 3 days ago... ive had 10 now started with good ol beefeater. Not sure any vermouth makes them tastier.. ive graduated to just pouring ice cold gin into ice cold glass and calling it a night anyways... ive enjoyed Hendricks before.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogiepuffer Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Hitting both of these lately, both on sale at Fine wine locally. I like Hendricks but only buy when on sale. I'll have to keep an eye out for the 47 Monkeys. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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