Gin Palace

Matblack · 11-01-2009, 20:27

I like Gin, mostly we drink Bombay Sapphire which makes an exceedingly nice G&T and is much smoother than the more traditional gins on the market, if mixed over ice with a dash of line this is a very nice G&T.

However today I decided to try a different tipple and found this

in Waitrose. Similar in style to Bombay Sapphire but smoother and much more subtle it is an excellent gin and fits in slightly above Bombay Sapphire in my estimation. Where Bombay Sapphire hits you with a very aromatic nose Hendrick has a cucumbery subtleness that is very drinkable but hits you like a Pan-galactic Gargleblaster. I am now quite happily merry after just a coupl or three

MB

leowyatt · 11-01-2009, 20:30

I drink G&Ts now again and find sometime they are very rough

Matblack · 11-01-2009, 20:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by leowyatt

I drink G&Ts now again and find sometime they are very rough

Yes, well if you are drinking them in pubs they will give you Beefeater or some similar paint stripper by default, however if you ask for Bombay Sapphire you'll get a decent G&T everytime, I probably wouldn't drink anything else in a pub to be honest. Give this stuff a go at home and you'll see how a decent G&T is supposed to taste

MB

leowyatt · 11-01-2009, 20:57

Just need to find our nearest Waitrose

Matblack · 11-01-2009, 21:06

Order online here

http://www.hendricksgin.co.uk/uk/about/index.asp

MB

cheets · 11-01-2009, 21:09

You struck me as a poster than would shop at Waitrose.

Not a lover of Gin, its like rocket fuel to me.

Matblack · 11-01-2009, 21:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheets

You struck me as a poster than would shop at Waitrose.

Not a lover of Gin, its like rocket fuel to me.

LOL, pretentious **** me

MB

leowyatt · 11-01-2009, 21:12

Cheers MB for the link, will order some come end of the month.

Piggymon · 11-01-2009, 21:16

I like Waitrose, especially boxing in the alcohol section

karbon · 12-01-2009, 05:10

hendrics is really nice. whap a chunk of cucumber in it and it's about the smoothest coolest thing you can get in a glass.

Martin Miller's and Blackwoods are 2 others that you should try if you haven't.

a friend of mine got some premium tonic water as well. from a quick google i think it was fever tree but i'm not 100%. made a real difference though. if you're willing to spend on the booze you might as well go a bit further and get some good quality mixer too.

11-01-2009, 20:27	#1
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Gin Palace I like Gin, mostly we drink Bombay Sapphire which makes an exceedingly nice G&T and is much smoother than the more traditional gins on the market, if mixed over ice with a dash of line this is a very nice G&T. However today I decided to try a different tipple and found this in Waitrose. Similar in style to Bombay Sapphire but smoother and much more subtle it is an excellent gin and fits in slightly above Bombay Sapphire in my estimation. Where Bombay Sapphire hits you with a very aromatic nose Hendrick has a cucumbery subtleness that is very drinkable but hits you like a Pan-galactic Gargleblaster. I am now quite happily merry after just a coupl or three MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

11-01-2009, 20:30	#2
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	I drink G&Ts now again and find sometime they are very rough __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

11-01-2009, 20:57	#4
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	Just need to find our nearest Waitrose __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

11-01-2009, 21:06	#5
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Order online here http://www.hendricksgin.co.uk/uk/about/index.asp MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

11-01-2009, 21:12	#8
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	Cheers MB for the link, will order some come end of the month. __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

11-01-2009, 21:09	#6
cheets Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 442	You struck me as a poster than would shop at Waitrose. Not a lover of Gin, its like rocket fuel to me.

11-01-2009, 21:16	#9
Piggymon Lara Croft Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: PigmoPad - Braintree Essex Posts: 8,604	I like Waitrose, especially boxing in the alcohol section __________________ BF% 28/08/08 - 21%

12-01-2009, 05:10	#10
karbon Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Glasvegas Posts: 475	hendrics is really nice. whap a chunk of cucumber in it and it's about the smoothest coolest thing you can get in a glass. Martin Miller's and Blackwoods are 2 others that you should try if you haven't. a friend of mine got some premium tonic water as well. from a quick google i think it was fever tree but i'm not 100%. made a real difference though. if you're willing to spend on the booze you might as well go a bit further and get some good quality mixer too. __________________