FabSwingers.com forum: Gin fans

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

Gin seems to be the drink of the moment!

What brand do you like and how do you have yours?

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By *ed-monkeyCouple
over a year ago

Hailsham

Bombay sapphire ... just tonic and a slice of lime

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Well ive just been given a bottle of gingerbread vodka but not tried it yet

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By *ed-monkeyCouple
over a year ago

Hailsham

Although .. I was given the Sainsburys Gin Advent Calendar on December ... 24 different gins...so hard to choose

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

Gordon’s Pink Gin and fever tree tonic....ooo I want one now

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

I really like Caorunn - plenty of ice, cucumber and tonic.

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By *kblueeyesCouple
over a year ago

kilkenny

Gordon's pink gin mixed with slimline tonic water and frozen raspberries delish x

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

My favourite is Manchester gin wild herbs

I also really enjoy whitley Neil rhubarb and ginger

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By *r Potato HeadMan
over a year ago

Manchester

Bathtub gin, small glass, ice, nothing else

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By *irth.Minge.FireMan
over a year ago

Seen in far off places

Monkey 47

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

Lone wolf, monkey 47 or Manchester gin with Mediterranean tonic

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

Hendricks. Pink gin. Sloe gin. I can’t do tonic though

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

Sipsmith gin..With grapefruit or tonic.

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By *ed-monkeyCouple
over a year ago

Hailsham

So open to suggestion ... now have a g&t on hand

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

Brockmans with Tonic, ice and a sliver of Grapefruit peel. Or my own home made Damson Gin, I haven’t made any for a while though.

If anyone gets the chance go to the Evil Eye bar in York. More Gins than you can shake a hairy stick at, the bar staff really know what they’re doing and will knock you up a great Gin or cocktail to suit your tastes.

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By *tace 309TV/TS
over a year ago

durham

Rhubarb gin with prosecco

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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

I'm not keen on the flavoured ones.

Monkey 47 is my favourite by a mile. Sipsmiths, Hendricks and Bloom closely behind. I usually have it with the Mediterranean fever tree and a slice of grapefruit/Orange or a strawberry

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By *elma and ShaggyCouple
over a year ago

Bedworth

My current favourite is La Republica from craft gin club. It featured in January’s gin box from them. They sourced and imported limited amounts and it’s not available to buy anywhere else in the UK. It comes from Bolivia and has some very unusual botanicals in it, I’ve never tasted anything remotely similar. I would go so far as to say it’s the best gin I’ve ever had!

My ginventory is getting rather huge now, I’m spoiled for choice. I like my gin served with tonic but I’m not averse to a cocktail made with it too

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By *mm and HerCouple
over a year ago

Hertfordshire

I seem to have got a bit obsessed with gin recently... Seem to have far too many.

Gin Mare fave supermarket one followed my Malfy Rosa

Tarquins Sea Dog is always in my cupboard.

La Republican from Bolivia (just launching in U.K.) my latest find

Make sure you use giant ice cubes!

Hmm

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By *mm and HerCouple
over a year ago

Hertfordshire

"My current favourite is La Republica from craft gin club. It featured in January’s gin box from them. They sourced and imported limited amounts and it’s not available to buy anywhere else in the UK. It comes from Bolivia and has some very unusual botanicals in it, I’ve never tasted anything remotely similar. I would go so far as to say it’s the best gin I’ve ever had!

Snap!!

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

Gordon's pink gin with slimline tonic over ice with some strawberries.

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

Tanqueray no. 10.

Much more flavour than Hendricks.

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By *elma and ShaggyCouple
over a year ago

Bedworth

Snap!!"

It’s so good that when they sent the email offering the opportunity to buy another bottle I jumped at the chance!

I signed up for the 3monthly boxes but seriously thinking of changing it to get it every month

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

Durham Gin, tonic, splash of elderflower - good times

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By *mm and HerCouple
over a year ago

Hertfordshire

"It’s so good that when they sent the email offering the opportunity to buy another bottle I jumped at the chance!

I signed up for the 3monthly boxes but seriously thinking of changing it to get it every month"

I debated about buying but promised myself I'd have a one in, one out policy as I'd run out of space. May yet crack!

Worth keeping an eye out for offers. Oddly it worked out that buying a gift package for myself was cheaper - just use a different email address.

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

Sha gin is my favourite.

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By *eldomVanillaMan
over a year ago

London

Love gin.

Chappledown do a lovely British gin.

Their British wine is very good aswell and has won quite a few awards they are worth checking out

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By *elma and ShaggyCouple
over a year ago

Bedworth

"It’s so good that when they sent the email offering the opportunity to buy another bottle I jumped at the chance!

I signed up for the 3monthly boxes but seriously thinking of changing it to get it every month

I debated about buying but promised myself I'd have a one in, one out policy as I'd run out of space. May yet crack!

Worth keeping an eye out for offers. Oddly it worked out that buying a gift package for myself was cheaper - just use a different email address. "

Oooh thanks for the tip

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By *e_jpMan
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

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By *e_jpMan
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

I’ve got so many gins that I love.

Brockmans

King of Soho

Brokers

Monkey 47

Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz

Martin Millers

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By *LIRTWITHUSCouple
over a year ago

Chester

Ophir with fevertree naturally light tonic

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

"I’ve got so many gins that I love.

Brockmans

King of Soho

Brokers

Monkey 47

Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz

Martin Millers"

I love the Bloody Shiraz!!

I love all gin - TH has just bought me a new sideboards to keep it all in as I got 7 bottles for Xmas to add to the collection

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

Mine is wicked wolf made on Exmoor with fever tree tonic.

Pink Gordon’s gin with frozen blueberries and ice and rose water tonic.

Besfords rose gin with plain tonic.

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

Snap!!"

Think I need to join!

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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

My local has just started doing doubles for £4.95 including mixer after I suggested it. The other pub in the village does it and now they do to. Woohooooooo

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By *tephenBunChowMan
over a year ago

Haywards heath/Waterlooville

Brockmans with straw/blueberries

Ophir

Tanqueray 10

Hendricks

Boxer

Home made sloe gin

Have been experimenting with botanicals rather than lime/cucumber/grapefruit. Get some nice concoctions

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By *inn2000Woman
over a year ago

belfast

Jawbox gin made in Belfast.

Or pink gin with fever tree elderflower tonic.

My favourite establishment is Muriel's Gin Palace in Belfast who have an amazing range of gin cocktails.

Many happy hours spent there

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

One called Liverpool Alchemist and you can get everything from Parma Violet Gin, Pink Gin, Fruit Pastille Gin to Blood Orange Gin. Loads have a Shimmer in to so look amazing. They go down well with lemonade or flavoured tonics xx

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By *auradCouple
over a year ago

glasgow

The Botanist for Mr and Edin Mill Love Gin with Prosecco for Laura.

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By *an_LexaCouple
over a year ago

Sunderland

I don’t like flavoured gins at all.

Like my gin to taste of gin.

Hendricks,

Plymouth

London no 1 are my favourites all with tonic.

When I was younger and gin was a bit less refined in its taste, a bit more raw and fuel like, when Gordon’s was all they served behind the bar, I use to drink it with a dash of lime cordial

Lex

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

They're for people who don't like the taste of gin but like to stay on trend with their alcohol consumption.

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By * and M lookingCouple
over a year ago

Worcester

Tried lots but keep coming back to Bloom.

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By *hoenixAdAstraWoman
over a year ago

Hiding in the shadows

Oooh I love gin

My homemade is the best though

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

"Oooh I love gin

My homemade is the best though

You make it?!

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By *hubaysiWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

I’ve never tasted gin.

#shelteredlife

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By *evaquitCouple
over a year ago

Catthorpe

"Oooh I love gin

My homemade is the best though

You make it?!

Was going to ask for an invite to sample but get the impression there's an injoke here?

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

I love Hendricks Gin. I love it as a summer drink.

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

Pink gin. On its own

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

So many too choose from these days do like the flavoured ones but a nice botanical gin plenty of ice topped off with elderflower tonic and some pink peppercorns in yummy

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

Hendricks with cucumber not lemon and Mediterranean tonic

Pin Gin with lemon and Indian tonic

Bombay Sapphire with lemon and elderflower tonic

Whitney’s ginger and Rhubarb with ginger ale

Chase with lemon and aromatic tonic

Botanist gin with lime and Mediterranean tonic

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

Gordon’s pink gin and Prosecco with a couple of fresh raspberries

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By *ouis CyphreMan
over a year ago

The Midlands

Hendricks and you can't go wrong with a glass of Bomday Bad Boy

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

Plymouth Gin

with a tonic

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By *hoenixAdAstraWoman
over a year ago

Hiding in the shadows

"Oooh I love gin

My homemade is the best though

You make it?!

Was going to ask for an invite to sample but get the impression there's an injoke here?

No joke, yes I make my own gin

Nora my lovely, you shall most definitely get a taste

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

Pink gin and lemonade when I used to drink

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"My favourite is Manchester gin wild herbs

I also really enjoy whitley Neil rhubarb and ginger

I'm on that and their blood orange at the moment, that's nice and bright.

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

Doodles, mulberry gin = amazing

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By *ebjonnsonMan
over a year ago

Maldon

Stop all this nonsense! A G&T used to be such an easy drink to order.

“a G&T please, ice and a slice “. Quick to make - dispense so considerate to others waiting to be served. Now:-

“What gin would you like “? Fucking millions now to look at.

“Schweppes or Fever Tree”?

“What flavour “?

“Regular or slim line”?

“Lemon, lime, cu fucking cumber”?

“Ice, fresh or frozen”?

Anyway, I make a better one at home. Proper measure as well. None of this ‘sixth of a gill’ nonsense!

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By *quaman87Man
over a year ago

Colchester

Parma violet.

Whitley Neill r&g and blood orange

Hendrix

Tanqueray Sevilla

Many more

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

Another vote for the Bloody shiraz here as my fave flavoured gin!

My favourite non-flavoured gin is a new pre-Christmas discovery called Garden Tiger. It’s lovely!

Ginventory is a great app for anyone who wants ideas for what garnishes and tonics to use with a particular gin, although I’m a big fan of going with what you actually enjoy instead of their being rights and wrongs

Mrs F x

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

My new fave is Monkey 47......always gotta be with slimline for me x

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By *elma and ShaggyCouple
over a year ago

Bedworth

"Stop all this nonsense! A G&T used to be such an easy drink to order.

“a G&T please, ice and a slice “. Quick to make - dispense so considerate to others waiting to be served. Now:-

“What gin would you like “? Fucking millions now to look at.

“Schweppes or Fever Tree”?

“What flavour “?

“Regular or slim line”?

“Lemon, lime, cu fucking cumber”?

“Ice, fresh or frozen”?

Anyway, I make a better one at home. Proper measure as well. None of this ‘sixth of a gill’ nonsense!"

Sixth of a gill? How long is it since you’ve ordered spirits in a pub? Theyobeen using metric measurements for donkeys years, must be over 20 years!

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

Botanist

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

Cotswold gin with a slice of pink grapefruit.

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

Edinburgh rhubarb and ginger gin, fever tree aromatic tonic, ice with strawberries, blueberries and peppercorns

it's so early to be licking my lips for gin!

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By *mm and HerCouple
over a year ago

Hertfordshire

"Another vote for the Bloody shiraz here as my fave flavoured gin!

Lol. Her has lost many hours of her life while I've stood in a shop and said I'll just see what ginventory says...

I've liked all the Four Pillars but they're hard to find here. Anyone any top tips where to buy interesting stuff? Found a website with 4000+ but the postage is a killer.

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By *hil LandererMan
over a year ago

Leicester

Prefer a nice Spiced Rum if I'm Honest, Sailor Jerry's or Captain Morgans

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By *ily Con CarneTV/TS
over a year ago

Cornwall

"I don’t like flavoured gins at all.

Like my gin to taste of gin.

Hendricks,

Plymouth

London no 1 are my favourites all with tonic.

When I was younger and gin was a bit less refined in its taste, a bit more raw and fuel like, when Gordon’s was all they served behind the bar, I use to drink it with a dash of lime cordial

Lex"

Snap, except I have it with tonic and ice

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By *uciyassMan
over a year ago

sheffield

Cork dry gin with a twist of lemon for me

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By *unloversCouple
over a year ago

rotherham

Gordon’s pink gin with pink lemonade lucozade

Marvellous

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

I like whiskey more but don’t mind gin

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By *amlee7986Couple
over a year ago

nottingham

Tanqueray is our go to normally, with a splash of lemonade

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

Silent Pool is my favourite straight gin - the bottle is great too

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

"Silent Pool is my favourite straight gin - the bottle is great too

That was mine before I discovered the Garden Tiger! Try and get your hands on a bottle!

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

"Another vote for the Bloody shiraz here as my fave flavoured gin!

Lol. Her has lost many hours of her life while I've stood in a shop and said I'll just see what ginventory says...

I've liked all the Four Pillars but they're hard to find here. Anyone any top tips where to buy interesting stuff? Found a website with 4000+ but the postage is a killer. "

Ginventory has a ‘where to buy’ section for each gin too x

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

Without wanting to sound luke a cheapskate...Aldi’s £9.99 Oliver Cromwell London Dry Gin has just won the award for one of the best gins in the world, for the second year in a row. That with a Fever Tree tonic slice of lemon and a couple of ice cubes is one of tge nicest G&T's I've ever had

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By *mm and HerCouple
over a year ago

Hertfordshire

"Another vote for the Bloody shiraz here as my fave flavoured gin!

Lol. Her has lost many hours of her life while I've stood in a shop and said I'll just see what ginventory says...

I've liked all the Four Pillars but they're hard to find here. Anyone any top tips where to buy interesting stuff? Found a website with 4000+ but the postage is a killer.

Ginventory has a ‘where to buy’ section for each gin too x"

Yep, thanks x Tends to often be the same few places, so was looking for others, especially a good physical shop. I also wish the app was a little better too, but that's another story!

Amazon throws up the occasional gem - got four during Black Friday (including Anno, 60% proof!!) at an average of 40% off. Just harder to browse what's on offer - camelcamel lets you watch specific ones though.

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By *ercuryMan
over a year ago

Grantham

I love the range from Malfy, an Italian producer.

For those that like Silent Pool, see if you can get Hidden Curiousites. It's made by a lovely girl in their distillery and the bottle is amazing.

Drinking at home? Make ice cubes with tonic or lime cordial. Doesn't water your gin down too much then.

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

Ginventory has a ‘where to buy’ section for each gin too x

Yep, thanks x Tends to often be the same few places, so was looking for others, especially a good physical shop. I also wish the app was a little better too, but that's another story!

Ah, got you. I’m lucky that we have a great shop close by that stocks over 450 different gins so never really bought online, just happened to notice that feature. Good luck in your search!

Ah,

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

"I love the range from Malfy, an Italian producer.

For those that like Silent Pool, see if you can get Hidden Curiousites. It's made by a lovely girl in their distillery and the bottle is amazing.

Drinking at home? Make ice cubes with tonic or lime cordial. Doesn't water your gin down too much then. "

Thank you! Have added to my wishlist, I’ll keep an eye out x

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

Monkey 47 - straight

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By *mm and HerCouple
over a year ago

Hertfordshire

Ah, got you. I’m lucky that we have a great shop close by that stocks over 450 different gins so never really bought online, just happened to notice that feature. Good luck in your search!

Blimey! That could be worth a trip! What's it called?

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By *mm and HerCouple
over a year ago

Hertfordshire

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By *mm and HerCouple
over a year ago

Hertfordshire

New craft gin club box arrived this morning - Naud, from France. Is it too early to try it yet....?

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

Ah, got you. I’m lucky that we have a great shop close by that stocks over 450 different gins so never really bought online, just happened to notice that feature. Good luck in your search!

Blimey! That could be worth a trip! What's it called?"

D. Byrne & Co, Clitheroe. Give them a Google

And def not too early to try a new gin!

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By *mm and HerCouple
over a year ago

Hertfordshire

D. Byrne & Co, Clitheroe. Give them a Google

Thanks x

And an opportunity for a pic too in front of the sign - it does say Clit Hero, right?

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

"Gordon’s Pink Gin and fever tree tonic....ooo I want one now

You called

My gin of choice at the moment is a Tanquerey Seville Orange with Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic.

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

"Gordon’s Pink Gin and fever tree tonic....ooo I want one now

You called

My gin of choice at the moment is a Tanquerey Seville Orange with Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic."

I drank a whole bottle of that on NYE!!

no hangover though

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

I’ve joined the gin club! So I’ll keep you all posted! We should start a fab gin club!

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

"Gordon’s Pink Gin and fever tree tonic....ooo I want one now

You called

My gin of choice at the moment is a Tanquerey Seville Orange with Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic.

I drank a whole bottle of that on NYE!!

no hangover though

Try the Rangoor Lime with an elderflower Fever Tree. It hits the spot!

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

"Oooh I love gin

My homemade is the best though

I did in the summer, made rhubarb gin.

You get a cheap gin, castor sugar and rhubarb and leave it for a few months. It tasted ok

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

"I’ve joined the gin club! So I’ll keep you all posted! We should start a fab gin club! "

First rule of Gin Club, don't forget Fever Tree

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

"I’ve joined the gin club! So I’ll keep you all posted! We should start a fab gin club!

First rule of Gin Club, don't forget Fever Tree

It’s no good for dieters though

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

"I’ve joined the gin club! So I’ll keep you all posted! We should start a fab gin club!

First rule of Gin Club, don't forget Fever Tree

It’s no good for dieters though

Isn't there a light version? Of the tonic, not the gin.

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

"I’ve joined the gin club! So I’ll keep you all posted! We should start a fab gin club!

First rule of Gin Club, don't forget Fever Tree

It’s no good for dieters though

Isn't there a light version? Of the tonic, not the gin."

Yes but still 4 syns for a small bottle (on slimming world). When you can only have 15 syns a day I’d rather change my brand of tonic & have more gin

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

"I’ve joined the gin club! So I’ll keep you all posted! We should start a fab gin club!

First rule of Gin Club, don't forget Fever Tree

It’s no good for dieters though

Isn't there a light version? Of the tonic, not the gin.

Yes but still 4 syns for a small bottle (on slimming world). When you can only have 15 syns a day I’d rather change my brand of tonic & have more gin "

I hear your plight but a good gin can be ruined by a mediocre tonic.

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By *rettyLittleThingWoman
over a year ago

Swansea

I got into the Whitney Neill flavours recently, Rhubarb, Blood orange and Parma violet.

Kinda went off Gordon's pink gin after I got a nasty hangover

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

"I’ve joined the gin club! So I’ll keep you all posted! We should start a fab gin club!

First rule of Gin Club, don't forget Fever Tree

It’s no good for dieters though

Isn't there a light version? Of the tonic, not the gin.

Yes but still 4 syns for a small bottle (on slimming world). When you can only have 15 syns a day I’d rather change my brand of tonic & have more gin

I hear your plight but a good gin can be ruined by a mediocre tonic."

I know

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over a year ago

D. Byrne & Co, Clitheroe. Give them a Google

Thanks x

And an opportunity for a pic too in front of the sign - it does say Clit Hero, right?

Haha! Yes! There’s a castle and everything

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over a year ago

"I’ve joined the gin club! So I’ll keep you all posted! We should start a fab gin club!

First rule of Gin Club, don't forget Fever Tree

It’s no good for dieters though

Isn't there a light version? Of the tonic, not the gin.

Yes but still 4 syns for a small bottle (on slimming world). When you can only have 15 syns a day I’d rather change my brand of tonic & have more gin "

Fever tree to a light tonic in the cans.

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By *LIRTWITHUSCouple
over a year ago

Chester

"I’ve joined the gin club! So I’ll keep you all posted! We should start a fab gin club!

First rule of Gin Club, don't forget Fever Tree

It’s no good for dieters though

Isn't there a light version? Of the tonic, not the gin."

Fevertree Light has pale blue label, then there's the diet one

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

"I’ve joined the gin club! So I’ll keep you all posted! We should start a fab gin club!

First rule of Gin Club, don't forget Fever Tree

It’s no good for dieters though

Isn't there a light version? Of the tonic, not the gin.

Yes but still 4 syns for a small bottle (on slimming world). When you can only have 15 syns a day I’d rather change my brand of tonic & have more gin

Fever tree to a light tonic in the cans. "

I’ve just checked & 4 syns is for a 500ml bottle!! Not the small bottle!! Doing a little happy dance!!

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over a year ago

"I’ve joined the gin club! So I’ll keep you all posted! We should start a fab gin club!

First rule of Gin Club, don't forget Fever Tree

It’s no good for dieters though

Isn't there a light version? Of the tonic, not the gin.

Yes but still 4 syns for a small bottle (on slimming world). When you can only have 15 syns a day I’d rather change my brand of tonic & have more gin

Fever tree to a light tonic in the cans.

I’ve just checked & 4 syns is for a 500ml bottle!! Not the small bottle!! Doing a little happy dance!!

So a little bit of Fever Tree isn't a sin?

*updates profile*

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over a year ago

"I’ve joined the gin club! So I’ll keep you all posted! We should start a fab gin club!

First rule of Gin Club, don't forget Fever Tree

It’s no good for dieters though

Isn't there a light version? Of the tonic, not the gin.

Yes but still 4 syns for a small bottle (on slimming world). When you can only have 15 syns a day I’d rather change my brand of tonic & have more gin

Fever tree to a light tonic in the cans.

I’ve just checked & 4 syns is for a 500ml bottle!! Not the small bottle!! Doing a little happy dance!!

So a little bit of Fever Tree isn't a sin?

*updates profile*"

Not at all

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By *ngelina4uWoman
over a year ago

Camberley/Middleton

Monkey47 would be first choice then Hendrick's as both stand out above the rest.

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

Plymouth Gin or Navy if want to get d*unk Bombay if out for a social but a gin call larious could be spelt wrong from cannery island is nice always with ice dash of lime cordial top up with a good lemonade

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By *mm and HerCouple
over a year ago

Hertfordshire

"Oooh I love gin

My homemade is the best though

You make it?!

It's quite simple. Most gin is "built" on a base neutral alcohol and then flavoured. John Lewis do a kit (others are available but dahlink, I wouldn't be seen anywhere else

) - just need very cheap vodka (ironic juxtaposition ...) to make.

Distilling is very different and what I'm debating about doing next. But lots of rules and laws around it, so have to be careful!

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

Plymouth x

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By *elma and ShaggyCouple
over a year ago

Bedworth

"Oooh I love gin

My homemade is the best though

I did in the summer, made rhubarb gin.

You get a cheap gin, castor sugar and rhubarb and leave it for a few months. It tasted ok

I made loads of rhubarb gin last year, it never lasted long

I’ve just started a Seville orange gin, I found the recipe online. Unfortunately, citrus gins can’t be rushed and take 3 years to mature!

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

"Hendricks and you can't go wrong with a glass of Bomday Bad Boy"

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

"Stop all this nonsense! A G&T used to be such an easy drink to order.

“a G&T please, ice and a slice “. Quick to make - dispense so considerate to others waiting to be served. Now:-

“What gin would you like “? Fucking millions now to look at.

“Schweppes or Fever Tree”?

“What flavour “?

“Regular or slim line”?

“Lemon, lime, cu fucking cumber”?

“Ice, fresh or frozen”?

Anyway, I make a better one at home. Proper measure as well. None of this ‘sixth of a gill’ nonsense!"

true!

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

Hemes Old Tom is really nice and has a great story behind it too

** Only available from that popular online store that used to sell only books! **

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

I’ve bought some new ones today after going to a tasting - a bottle from Shire gin (a new company based near Shrewsbury) and some miniatures of Tiger gin, Sharish Blue Magic & McQueen chilli gin

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

Pink gin is awesome

Gin with fresh slice of grapfruit

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

I'd never even tried it until December so I don't think I can say yet... need to try more varieties...

Nita

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

"Pink gin is awesome

Gin with fresh slice of grapfruit"

I love gin with grapefruit but gf stops the body absorbing a lot of different medications

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By *adeiteWoman
over a year ago

Staffordshire

"Gin seems to be the drink of the moment!

What brand do you like and how do you have yours? "

Parmaviolet or wild berry always with lemonade

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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago

Hereford

Gin tastes like stale tears and years of resentment.

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

Hendricks with tonic and cucumber or sloe gin with lemonade, crushed blackberries and rosemary

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

The Botanist or Brooklyn with Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic

With some heated juniper berries added

Sipping a Brooklyn just now

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By *incs2someCouple
over a year ago

cleethorpes

masons Yorkshire gin with elderflower tonic or whitley neil rhubard and ginger with ginger tonic.mmmmmm

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

Currently drinking Sipsmiths Sloe Gin & Lemonade. So tasty!

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

"masons Yorkshire gin with elderflower tonic or whitley neil rhubard and ginger with ginger tonic.mmmmmm"

Lovely, my favourites too x

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

Scarlett has Whitley Neil Gin (not the flavoured one) with Fevertree Tonic. Grapefruit sliced and rubbed around inside a big glass, plenty of ice then plop the sliced grapefruit in.

She’s a happy girl

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

Gin Tinto (from Northern Portugal) with Fever Tree Mediterranean.

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

Vodka & redbull all they way

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