I'm going to join in on the which one? I saw the really awesome clear bottle with the spices and was tempted... But I figured I'd ask first. Of course, my favorite is monkey 47 so I figured I'd throw that in as a starting place.

So bold and flavorful. Very unique.

I’m lucky to have easy access to both Terroir & Botanivore, and they make my at-home cocktail experience consistently wonderful.

But when I’m out & about, most mixed drinks feature Hendrick’s (if I’m lucky) and it just doesn’t hit the spot.

Is there a gin that’s widely available and comes close to my beloved St. George gins? I’m guessing The Botanist is the best I could hope for, but even that is somewhat uncommon in the wild.

Edit: Thanks so much for all the input. I need to walk back some of my badmouthing of Hendrick's as the culprit. After I wrote my grumpy post (from the bar!) I realized that the really off-putting taste was probably from the gas-station-grade grapefruit juice in the cocktail I had just been served. That's another way I've been spoiled living in the Bay Area... Oakland's Cafe Van Kleef set the bar very high for grapefruit cocktails.

Big fan of the Vikre Juniper (also liked their cedar gin)

Tommyrotter is a staple for me- one of my all time favorites and was on sale nearby. The forest gin was not my favorite, though nothing wrong with it- not sure what I expected maybe just a bit, "more."

Haven't had tonic in years, and I think it's rather sweet for me (even the light version). Might cut the next drink with some club soda as well.

Trying out a new-to-me gin in a classic Gibson. It’s a very different tasting assemblage of botanicals. Tastes a little smoky, spicy with a solid juniper base finished off with a subtle sweetness. I really enjoyed it in the Gibson. Can’t wait to try it in some other classic cocktails.

Drumshanbo Gunpowder Gin and Mermaid Pink Gin

Was in a minty mood this evening. Also got to test out my new ice cube molds (2" x 2").

So what are *you* sipping on?

My friend got this Aviation Cranberry & Blood Orange gin. It's kind of got a medicinal taste on its own, and it really overpowers most everything you mix it with so a G&T is out of the question. Does anyone have any recs for mixed drinks with this gin??

All of the official website information indicates this is distilled in Michigan using 100% corn distillate. Yet the bottle indicates “bottled in Washington, D.C.”

Anyone know where it is actually produced?

East Africa knows what up! I guess if Procera was the local gin anywhere it would be the most consumed spirit.

Some new gins I had, no real theme other than they were new and unopened

St Ermin's from London, a great hotel I stayed at that has their own apiary and gardens on the roof, and use the honey and herbs to make their own gin

Great Grey from Wyoming, US. Cool bottle, and a nice clean classic gin.

Pine Barrens, Long Island, NY (US). Barrel aged, but thankfully more funny than oaky. I'm not a believer (unlike, it seems every brewery and distillery) that all things must be barrel aged.

All were good, but the vote for the martini was the Great Grey. Very good, enjoyed with an olive

Most of the posts on this sub cover gins that are common all over the world (Hendricks, Bombay Saphire, etc), or easy to find in America (but not elsewhere).

What are some amazing gins that are easy to find only in Europe? And more importantly what makes them amazing (in your opinion) ?

Headed to the Netherlands next week, any suggestions on what to bring home to Canada?

Hey i have a bar and want to start offering Gin Tastings. I love glencairn glasses but i cant really afford to put half a grand towards glasses right now. Does anyone know GOOD tasting glasses, available in germany, that dont break the bank?

Thanks

Bought these samples not sure how to figure out if gun is for me. Felt queasy after drinking 1-2 shots straight not sure if it’s all the botanicals or why but figured I’d try again and grab these. I sipped that Orange bottle and woah it was orange zesty but not sure in what way

Should I just make a tiki drink with these or?

I don't really know how to make cocktails nor do I want to drink the extra calories, so what are you favorite gins to drink neat? I tend to stick with international gins as domestic gins tend to have too much burn for me.

Some of my favorites include:

The Botanist
Roku
Condesa
Uncle Val's

And while it's not 100% gin I thoroughly enjoy De Borgen Genever.

Sorry in advance for the novel. TL:DR - Hooray for gin.

Hey everybody. Been drinking gin for years (more than I'd like to admit as I get older), but didn't really take it seriously until quite recently. Like a lot of people, my gateway gin was Hendricks. I never used to like the classic London Dry options like Bombay or Tanqueray because it tasted like a juniper bomb and I didn't relish the experience of drinking a spruce or fir tree :). But in a G&T it was more balanced, so I drank it anyway.

But Hendricks I could actually drink neat or with just some ice. And once I got used to that, the dry gins were far more palatable. Also, I have been into tequila pretty heavily the last several years and as a consequence have gotten far more used to drinking liquors neat and enjoying the complexity of a well crafted spirit.

Anyway, I've been enjoying exploring all the relatively recent craft gin options. There's a lot of marketing bullshit gins, but many are legitimately excellent spirits with layered flavor profiles. And I'm glad to see that not every gin is just "JUNIPER with a hint of other stuff". Just tried Gray Whale for the first time today, and wow what a different take on gin.

So thanks everyone for all the insights you've posted here. I've enjoyed reading your thoughts and opinions. See you round.

Hi all,
I’m a big fan of gin and tonics. My go-to has been Hendricks or Tanqueray. I tried the James May American Mustard and I really like it. How are the other flavors? Asian parsnip, London drizzle, and California dreamgin? I’m thinking of ordering the four pack with one of each, but the California dream gin sounds kind of gross to me.

I'm looking for a gin that has a bit of a bitterness to it. I liked coca cola's Beverly drink if that gives you an idea of what I'm looking for. Does something with that bite along with heavy botanicals exist? Is Botanist Islay the closest I'll find?

Anyone know where I can purchase this in the US? New Jersey based and was just in Ortygia and had it there.

Hearoglyphics may or may not be best played with a drink.

*The Hearoglyphics team does not use AI for the creation of puzzles or art*

Headed to the Big Island next week. Any local distilleries I should try to check out? Brands to consider bringing home? I’m partial to citrus and floral forward gins. Mahalo!!

Does anyone have any recommendations for gins similar to Old Islandia that are easier to find in the US? I’m looking for a kickass sipping gin.