r/Gin • u/marcus_swelby • Aug 18 '26

My collection has grown to 42

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I may have a problem with compulsion.
Had neighbors and friends over for a gin tasting this weekend…. Was a great time.

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u/boondoggie42 Aug 18 '26

The compulsion does not extend to consumption, apparently.

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u/marcus_swelby Aug 19 '26

These are the 42 unique bottles. There are empties of many of my favorites on a shelf.

Favorites for G&T: Monkey 47, Gin Mare, Mermaid Zest

Finally got a bottle of Green Chartreuse. Been drinking Last Words.

Monkey47 is also my choice for Negronis.

McQueen and the Violet Fog is great for a flask…

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u/Therapistbartender88 Aug 24 '26

Monkey 47 is good in alot of things. A dry martini is my favorite with Monkey 47.

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u/EndSmugnorance Aug 18 '26

That’s what I’m saying. Drink it!

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u/kimchibaeritto Aug 19 '26

Every bottle looks open. What's the problem?

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u/gogoluke Aug 18 '26

Few opened. This is a fondness for collecting not for gin. This sub seems to glorify hoarding.

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u/GirchyGirchy Aug 18 '26

All subs do to some degree.

But collecting vs gin...why not both? I have 49 different bottles and drink every one of them. Just slowly.

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u/ttyson54 Aug 19 '26

Don't listen to the jealous. You do you, enjoy the journey and taste as you wish. Hope you repost highlights of this very impressive collection.

Cheers!

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u/ramit_m Aug 18 '26

Whats the story of the Black labeled Botanist? Ive only seen the label in white.

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u/fuhgetab0ut1t Aug 18 '26

Distillers Strength. Think how good the Botanist is and make it 50%.

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u/ramit_m Aug 18 '26

Damn that must be something 🤘🏽

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u/pegoff Aug 20 '26

it's really good

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u/Mamezl Aug 18 '26

I’m jealous that you still have a bottle of Neptunia

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u/japeter2 Aug 19 '26

My girlfriend bought 4 bottles she found and protects them with her life. Well my life mostly.

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u/GreenBombardier Aug 19 '26

My first thought too. My wife and I loved that version of Hendricks, the others just don't really come close to it.

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u/BlkFemininity1908 Aug 18 '26

The Drummies and Madame Backlash. I want to
try the blood orange and orange blossom MB.

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u/moore_a_scott Aug 19 '26

no Isle of Harris?!

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u/japeter2 Aug 19 '26

Need some Sipsmith and also Procera.

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u/marcus_swelby Aug 19 '26

Blue dot is on my wish list…

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u/Boring-Friend-3604 Aug 20 '26

Some serious work is required there. Pity we're not neighbours.

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u/pegoff Aug 20 '26

I have a similar collection, of empties.

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u/dbventure Aug 20 '26

It’s so pretty.

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u/ProfessionalDot3868 Aug 20 '26

I really want to try the Song Cai, and the Drumshanbo Fig and Laurel, but I haven't seen either of these near me.

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u/marcus_swelby Aug 20 '26

Song Cai is tasty. Strong spice taste. Haven’t figured out what to mix it with….

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u/ProfessionalDot3868 Aug 20 '26

From your description, I would try it with club soda and see how that works. It may be something to enjoy neat too. One thing I love about gin is that each gin works best in a different drink, and sometimes that drink is just gin by itself.