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    #483
    Quackster
    Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 5,743 Mod ✭✭✭✭Quackster


    Ha'penny Gin is half-price, €20, in Tesco until Sunday. Haven't had it before but, at that price, sure it's worth the punt!


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    #485
    the beer revolu
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    I just tried the Chilli and Ginger gin from Eden Mill.
    I really like this.
    It's done well.


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    Cork Lass
    Registered Users Posts: 6,812 ✭✭✭Cork Lass


    the beer revolu wrote: »
    I just tried the Chilli and Ginger gin from Eden Mill.
    I really like this.
    It's done well.

    Based on your seal of approval I bought this today....... I look forward to trying it. What would you recommend to have with it?


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    the beer revolu
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    Cork Lass wrote: »
    Based on your seal of approval I bought this today....... I look forward to trying it. What would you recommend to have with it?

    I just tried it straight.
    Reckon it would make a very nice G&T.
    Lime should work with it or a slice of mango if you have it.


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    Cork Lass
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    I had it in my head that I might try it with a burnt orange slice and the fever tree light.


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    the beer revolu
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    Cinnamon stick!
    Ah here, leave the botanicals to the gin makers.
    We put botanicals in so you don't have to!

    Keep the garnishing simple, would be my advice.
    Slice of fruit for some freshness, maybe a fresh herb leaf. Go easy on the spices.


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    #493
    illdoit2morrow
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    Aldi Ashbourne got a restock of the Raspberry Boyles gin over the last few days, still a few bottles left this afternoon when i was there.


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    Captain Red Beard
    Registered Users Posts: 871 ✭✭✭Captain Red Beard


    I was given a present of a bottle of Generous Gin earlier. Haven't had a chance to try it yet but a quick Google seems to suggest tis a nice drop.
    Anyone here have any experience with it?


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    Cork Lass
    Registered Users Posts: 6,812 ✭✭✭Cork Lass


    Must be something in the air.. A friend of mine came back from Germany and brought me a bottle of Harahorn (Norwegian) gin. It’s a small batch and is fairly delicious. At 46% it’s strong too. Happy days :)


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    Cheshire Cat
    Registered Users Posts: 2,276 ✭✭✭Cheshire Cat


    Was very tempted to buy a bottle of that on a recent SAS flight. Maybe I should have!


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    #497
    Gloomtastic!
    Registered Users Posts: 8,326 ✭✭✭Gloomtastic!


    Got given these little puppies for Fathers Day - they’re syrup mixers in 50ml bottles.

    Do I use the whole bottle as a mixer or just a bit?

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    #498
    limnam
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    Gloomtastic! wrote: »

    Do I use the whole bottle as a mixer or just a bit?


    The amount would depend on the cocktail.


    I can't imagine a cocktail that would require the whole bottle


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    #499
    youngblood
    Registered Users Posts: 1,768 ✭✭✭youngblood


    I got this recipe yesterday & it's a must try-

    50ml Gin
    25ml Grapefruit juice
    12.5ml of Vanilla Syrup

    Shake with ice, drain and drink

    The taste is most surprising!
    Let me know what you think it tastes like


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    gozunda
    Registered Users Posts: 18,996 ✭✭✭✭gozunda


    Aldis Boyles Gin worth a gander...
    Its €24.99 Boyle's Gin picked up gold in blind taste tests at the international The Gin Masters competition in London’s glamorous Ukai restaurant.

    https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/aldi-boyles-gin-award-cheap-12928272


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    pjf2013
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    Boyle's is decent for the price


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    cee_jay
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    Had a lovely gin - Geranium Gin - in the Boathouse Bistro in Kenmare last week - their menu said "the highest rated gin in the world. Just try it and see why".
    It's the best gin I've tried in a long time, quite light and refreshing. Would highly recommend!


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    the beer revolu
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    cee_jay wrote: »
    - their menu said "the highest rated gin in the world. Just try it and see why".
    !

    Highest Rated by whom, I wonder??
    Nice gin but that scores pretty high om the BS marketing front!


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    cee_jay
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 7,920 Mod ✭✭✭✭cee_jay


    Well, that's not their marketing - that was the marketing on the restaurant's menu.
    From the Celtic Whiskey Store:
    Awards and/or Press Quotes
    2014 No other Gin has been awarded in all 11 most prestigious international spirits tastings
    Utimate Cocktail Challenge 2010 Winner
    Utimate Spirits Challenge 2010 Winner
    World Spirits Awards 2009 Winner

    I'm guessing from an award point of view, it comes out on top, and this is where the highest rating comes from.


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    #505
    the beer revolu
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    cee_jay wrote: »


    I'm guessing from an award point of view, it comes out on top, and this is where the highest rating comes from.

    But there are literally hundreds of competitions - some more credible than others.
    There's probably a hundred gins that could claim to be the highest rated gin in the world in some competition or another.


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    cee_jay
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 7,920 Mod ✭✭✭✭cee_jay


    All in saying is it was a nice gin..

    Other gins I tried were:
    Garnish Island gun - liked this a lot
    Beara ocean gin - not to my taste


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    #507
    gozunda
    Registered Users Posts: 18,996 ✭✭✭✭gozunda


    cee_jay wrote: »
    All in saying is it was a nice gin..

    Other gins I tried were:
    Garnish Island gun - liked this a lot
    Beara ocean gin - not to my taste

    Have you had a chance to taste Aldis Boyle Gin yet?


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    the beer revolu
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    cee_jay wrote: »
    All in saying is it was a nice gin..

    Agreed ðŸ€


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    cee_jay
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    gozunda wrote: »
    Have you had a chance to taste Aldis Boyle Gin yet?

    Yes - lovely gin - have a bottle of it in my cupboard.


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    RasTa
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    Gin and Lemonade the big thing over here. Although I don't think it's actually gin but the amount of bottles I've sold lately is crazy.

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    Cork Lass
    Registered Users Posts: 6,812 ✭✭✭Cork Lass


    Bought myself a present 😀
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