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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I know we have had gin topics before but I’m always up for learning about different types.

What’s your favourite gin and what do you like with it?

I’m currently drinking tanqueray number 10 with Schweppes tonic (I prefer it to fever tree and the like) and yes I know it’s early, but it’s the weekend

I started my gin journey with flavoured gin and lemonade but now I prefer plain.

My favourite gin is perfume trees gin from Hong Kong, it’s ridiculously expensive (for how quickly I drink it) but I was lucky enough to get a bottle in the gin club and it’s on my birthday wish list.

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By *eplicant JoWoman
over a year ago

Sussex countryside

Rhubarb and Ginger with ginger ale

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By *elle xWoman
over a year ago

Doire Theas

I like jawbox shortcross or dingle gin all Irish so I’m not sure on how popular they are elsewhere I always drink with lemonade and a slice of lemon I don’t like tonic at all

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By *ily WhiteWoman
over a year ago

"Rhubarb and Ginger with ginger ale

This. But I do like Hendricks with normal Indian tonic and cucumber, or Tanquaray with elderflower cordial and tonic

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Like you I started with sweet gin. I now like Tarquins Cornish gin with lemonade. Slice of lime or lemon. So refreshing.

I also really enjoy a more botanical peppery flavour or a Ophir gin again lemonade tonic has too much of a bitter taste for me.

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

Another Tanquaray and Elderflower fan here. Only thing with Gin for me is if I have too much the hangover is like no other. So I tend to stick to it early on in an evening especially outdoors lush.

I have been making my own Cordial to varying degrees of success as have a lot of Elder in the paddock.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Rhubarb and Ginger with ginger ale

Whitley Neil rhubarb and ginger started off my gin journey

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I like jawbox shortcross or dingle gin all Irish so I’m not sure on how popular they are elsewhere I always drink with lemonade and a slice of lemon I don’t like tonic at all

Never heard of either of those. I was taught to have tonic and now I can’t stand lemonade

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By *edeWoman
over a year ago

the abyss

Ohhh I get the gin club every three months too. I liked the perfume trees one but I prefer less floral ones. Loving the Amazonia in this months

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By *elle xWoman
over a year ago

Doire Theas

"I like jawbox shortcross or dingle gin all Irish so I’m not sure on how popular they are elsewhere I always drink with lemonade and a slice of lemon I don’t like tonic at all

Never heard of either of those. I was taught to have tonic and now I can’t stand lemonade "

I tried it with tonic and thought it was the gin I didn’t like

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Like you I started with sweet gin. I now like Tarquins Cornish gin with lemonade. Slice of lime or lemon. So refreshing.

I also really enjoy a more botanical peppery flavour or a Ophir gin again lemonade tonic has too much of a bitter taste for me. "

I’ve just returned from Cornwall and didn’t like Tarquins I tried all of them -of course but none of them did it for me. Loved the blue angel rock gin though that was amazing

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Rhubarb and Ginger with ginger ale

This. But I do like Hendricks with normal Indian tonic and cucumber, or Tanquaray with elderflower cordial and tonic "

I don’t do cucumber but I’m sure I’ll have a gin with you Monday

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By *edeWoman
over a year ago

the abyss

"Rhubarb and Ginger with ginger ale

Whitley Neil rhubarb and ginger started off my gin journey "

Try it with cranberry juice instead of ginger ale aswell - dangerously easy to drink

but just think of all the Vit C you must get

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By *ossnsecretaryCouple
over a year ago

Epsom

Our fave is Silent Pool

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Another Tanquaray and Elderflower fan here. Only thing with Gin for me is if I have too much the hangover is like no other. So I tend to stick to it early on in an evening especially outdoors lush.

I have been making my own Cordial to varying degrees of success as have a lot of Elder in the paddock. "

I’m ok if I don’t mix it. My worse hangover was after lilly white brought a bottle of bramble gin to mine and we had it with Prosecco. I thought I had died the next day

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By *elle xWoman
over a year ago

Doire Theas

"Rhubarb and Ginger with ginger ale

Whitley Neil rhubarb and ginger started off my gin journey

Try it with cranberry juice instead of ginger ale aswell - dangerously easy to drink

but just think of all the Vit C you must get

Ohh iv a bottle of that must try it with cranberry

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Ohhh I get the gin club every three months too. I liked the perfume trees one but I prefer less floral ones. Loving the Amazonia in this months

I actually have some of that one left which is rare but really enjoyed the cocktail suggestion this month

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By *edeWoman
over a year ago

the abyss

Also - has anyone tried the Dr Squid Ink gin (yes with real squid ink in) as I'm hugely curious!!

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By *ily WhiteWoman
over a year ago

"Rhubarb and Ginger with ginger ale

This. But I do like Hendricks with normal Indian tonic and cucumber, or Tanquaray with elderflower cordial and tonic

I don’t do cucumber but I’m sure I’ll have a gin with you Monday

Of course...their pornstar martinis are rubbish

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By *edeWoman
over a year ago

the abyss

"Rhubarb and Ginger with ginger ale

Whitley Neil rhubarb and ginger started off my gin journey

Try it with cranberry juice instead of ginger ale aswell - dangerously easy to drink

but just think of all the Vit C you must get

Ohh iv a bottle of that must try it with cranberry

It's such a refreshing drink aswell so perfect if its sunny!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Rhubarb and Ginger with ginger ale

This. But I do like Hendricks with normal Indian tonic and cucumber, or Tanquaray with elderflower cordial and tonic

I don’t do cucumber but I’m sure I’ll have a gin with you Monday

Of course...their pornstar martinis are rubbish

I know

. Gutting wonder if I can smuggle jars in from the other place

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By *ily WhiteWoman
over a year ago

"Another Tanquaray and Elderflower fan here. Only thing with Gin for me is if I have too much the hangover is like no other. So I tend to stick to it early on in an evening especially outdoors lush.

I have been making my own Cordial to varying degrees of success as have a lot of Elder in the paddock.

I’m ok if I don’t mix it. My worse hangover was after lilly white brought a bottle of bramble gin to mine and we had it with Prosecco. I thought I had died the next day "

You and me both

I don't think prosecco was the best choice of mixer

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Another Tanquaray and Elderflower fan here. Only thing with Gin for me is if I have too much the hangover is like no other. So I tend to stick to it early on in an evening especially outdoors lush.

I have been making my own Cordial to varying degrees of success as have a lot of Elder in the paddock.

I’m ok if I don’t mix it. My worse hangover was after lilly white brought a bottle of bramble gin to mine and we had it with Prosecco. I thought I had died the next day

You and me both

I don't think prosecco was the best choice of mixer

It tasted sooooo good though

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Rhubarb and Ginger with ginger ale

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ruhbarb gin with lemonade

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By *ackdaw52Man
over a year ago

Chesterfield

When people start talking about gin it makes me feel like I'm in a Dickens novel.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"When people start talking about gin it makes me feel like I'm in a Dickens novel."

Mothers ruin

Well I’m a mum and it’s ruined me a few times

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By *urls and DressesWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere near here

I like a good pink gin but my favourite is Deco 22, a local gin. Delish

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By *luebellRacerCouple
over a year ago

Shropshire

Favourite is Martin Miller, schweppes tonic and slice of lemon.

Go to is Bombay with anything! Cold brewed tea in lemonade, tonic, plain lemonade... add lemon, lime, raspberries. It's a great base gin.

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By *oxychicWoman
over a year ago

Nottinghamshire

If I drink plain gin with tonic I have to squeeze the lime slice into it try it it makes it so much better

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By *xmfrvnMan
over a year ago

Stoke-on-Trent

"I like jawbox shortcross or dingle gin all Irish so I’m not sure on how popular they are elsewhere I always drink with lemonade and a slice of lemon I don’t like tonic at all

Have you tried Drumshanbo Gunpowder gin? Another Irish beaut. Good with lemon & cardamom, maybe pepper.

My favourite is Faith & Sons pineapple - only gin I'll happily drink neat. Forest Gin is great, too - they make it with locally foraged berries & aromatics, comes in a lovely earthenware bottle. They do an Earl Grey edition too.

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By *xmfrvnMan
over a year ago

Stoke-on-Trent

"When people start talking about gin it makes me feel like I'm in a Dickens novel.

Mothers ruin

Well I’m a mum and it’s ruined me a few times

I'd ruin you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My favourite Gin is most definitely whiskey

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hendricks and Cucumber

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

4 Pillars Bloody Shiraz is good - can be sipped neat. Currently drinking Jaffa Cake Gin. Mason’s Tea Gin is very nice even though tea makes me

. I also like sea gin. I have a large collection with many unopened bottles & this needs to be rectified

J x

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By *irestorm 500Couple
over a year ago

coventry

"Rhubarb and Ginger with ginger ale

Mine is with lemonade x Storm x

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By *assing Fancies xCouple
over a year ago

Sherwood Forest

I love all kinds of flavours of gin. Up until a few weeks ago I'd never had just a normal gin & tonic with cucumber (always thought it was a bit posh) but Wow it was yummy and the cucumber definitely takes it to another level

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

"I love all kinds of flavours of gin. Up until a few weeks ago I'd never had just a normal gin & tonic with cucumber (always thought it was a bit posh) but Wow it was yummy and the cucumber definitely takes it to another level

You can get cucumber gin - 1st drink is strange but you get used to it

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My favourite Gin is most definitely whiskey

I bought you a really good whiskey for your birthday. It tasted rancid but I drank it out of principle and diluted it with Diet Coke

So back to gin

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"If I drink plain gin with tonic I have to squeeze the lime slice into it try it it makes it so much better "

I’ll give that a go

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Hendricks and Cucumber"

I don’t get ruining gin with the devils spawn cucumber

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By *uttercup and WestleyCouple
over a year ago

Merseyside

"I like jawbox shortcross or dingle gin all Irish so I’m not sure on how popular they are elsewhere I always drink with lemonade and a slice of lemon I don’t like tonic at all

I pick some up every time I go to Belfast!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My favourite Gin is most definitely whiskey

I bought you a really good whiskey for your birthday. It tasted rancid but I drank it out of principle and diluted it with Diet Coke

So back to gin

So many things wrong with that statement

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"4 Pillars Bloody Shiraz is good - can be sipped neat. Currently drinking Jaffa Cake Gin. Mason’s Tea Gin is very nice even though tea makes me

. I also like sea gin. I have a large collection with many unopened bottles & this needs to be rectified

J x"

That’s reminded me of the masons Apple gin I bought at Lincoln Christmas market. Was sooo good

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

"4 Pillars Bloody Shiraz is good - can be sipped neat. Currently drinking Jaffa Cake Gin. Mason’s Tea Gin is very nice even though tea makes me

. I also like sea gin. I have a large collection with many unopened bottles & this needs to be rectified

J x

That’s reminded me of the masons Apple gin I bought at Lincoln Christmas market. Was sooo good "

I bought a few miniature as I wanted their Phoenix gin. They were all good & thought apple would be my favourite - I was surprised by the tea

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By *uvhandle20Man
over a year ago

SE London

Gordon's with a splash of Noilly Prat Dry vermouth, a few drops of Orange Bitter in a cold glass served with an olive. A nice Martini ...

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By *uttercup and WestleyCouple
over a year ago

Merseyside

We love Nordes - a Spanish gin, Generous gin - French, Mermaid gin - Isle of Wight, Nelson's gin (especially the Timur one) and have recently discovered Alchemist Spirits Compounded gin from Liverpool. Xx

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By *uttercup and WestleyCouple
over a year ago

Merseyside

"4 Pillars Bloody Shiraz is good - can be sipped neat. Currently drinking Jaffa Cake Gin. Mason’s Tea Gin is very nice even though tea makes me

. I also like sea gin. I have a large collection with many unopened bottles & this needs to be rectified

Actually, love Mason's from Yorkshire too! X

J x

That’s reminded me of the masons Apple gin I bought at Lincoln Christmas market. Was sooo good "

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"4 Pillars Bloody Shiraz is good - can be sipped neat. Currently drinking Jaffa Cake Gin. Mason’s Tea Gin is very nice even though tea makes me

. I also like sea gin. I have a large collection with many unopened bottles & this needs to be rectified

J x

That’s reminded me of the masons Apple gin I bought at Lincoln Christmas market. Was sooo good

I bought a few miniature as I wanted their Phoenix gin. They were all good & thought apple would be my favourite - I was surprised by the tea "

I’ll have to look out for the tea

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