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anewme

o'Briens off-licence or a SuperValu

Melendez

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anewme

Melendez wrote: »

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sharkman

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

Hmmm, €44 plus over €12 delivery..... I think I'll wait for O'Brien's to get it in!

Was really wondering if anyone had seen it stocked in a shop.

Thanks all the same.

Delivery used to be £5.37 now £10.37 with MAOM ..:eek::eek::eek:

Santa Claus

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

Has anyone here come across Nordés Galician gin?

I recently had a taste of it and it was really unusual and gorgeous - would love to get my hands on a bottle.

Google has been no good to me, and O'Brien's say they've tried it and ordered it but it won't be in till January.

Anyone come across it in Dublin?

Tried Nordes when I was up in Galgorm earlier in the year (Their bar has over 300 gins)....Amazon have it for £24 and deliver to NI so can get it through parcel motel
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00WRCXWGS

That's the only route I've been able to get it so far, there's no distributor for it in Ireland (I even rang Galgorm to ask where they got theirs and they buy it from some specialist gin importer in the UK).


I've been getting into Sipsmiths gin recently, pretty good stuff and about the same price as Bombay Sapphire.

anewme

Santa Claus wrote: »

Tried Nordes when I was up in Galgorm earlier in the year (Their bar has over 300 gins)....Amazon have it for £24 and deliver to NI so can get it through parcel motel
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00WRCXWGS

That's the only route I've been able to get it so far, there's no distributor for it in Ireland (I even rang Galgorm to ask where they got theirs and they buy it from some specialist gin importer in the UK).


I've been getting into Sipsmiths gin recently, pretty good stuff and about the same price as Bombay Sapphire.

did not know Nordes was so well received. got it during the year when doing the Camino. The bottle weighed a ton.

mikerd4

Got the fevertree thanks. Will keep an eye open for the fentimans. Just need to find some juniper berries now....

the beer revolu

mikerd4 wrote: »

Got the fevertree thanks. Will keep an eye open for the fentimans. Just need to find some juniper berries now....

Any supermarket should have them with the herbs and spices

anewme

mikerd4 wrote: »

Got the fevertree thanks. Will keep an eye open for the fentimans. Just need to find some juniper berries now....

Keep an eye out for the poachers well tonic as well

jackie1983

anyone know where I can buy brockmans gin in Dublin?
I found a place in Artane but its a bit of a trek..
I wish all office licences sold this, its the nicest gin

smiddyboy

jackie1983 wrote: »

anyone know where I can buy brockmans gin in Dublin?
I found a place in Artane but its a bit of a trek..
I wish all office licences sold this, its the nicest gin

Martins Off Licence in Clontarf stock this.

http://www.martinsofflicence.ie/brockmans-premium-gin/

jackie1983

smiddyboy wrote: »

Martins Off Licence in Clontarf stock this.

http://www.martinsofflicence.ie/brockmans-premium-gin/

thanks a mill for this :):)

mikerd4

Got the juniper berries thanks

Tar.Aldarion

Currently making my way through these usual suspects, the vinegar and all.



Tried Jawbox gin recently, from Belfast I think, and was quite a fan.

SarahMollie

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

Currently making my way through these usual suspects, the vinegar and all.



Tried Jawbox gin recently, from Belfast I think, and was quite a fan.

Oooh whats the Rangpur from Tanqueray like? I bought I bottle of it on Wednesday when I was coming back from Spain as it was only €15 so I couldnt leave it behind *work travel costs me a fortune in Gin *

Any suggestions on what it would be nice with?

Tar.Aldarion

Not in my personal favourites but good! It's a very different tasting gin. I would say serve it with lime, now I hear you say but wait isn't it already lime flavoured? It's not! A rangpur lime is a mix between a lemon and a mandarin. It goes great with lime. Also a bit of ginger if you are feeling fancy. Enjoy!

(If I had my way everything would be served with elderflower )


Also like to mention i just tried Hendricks and thought it was terrible, maybe it was the cucumber - seems like an horrendous garnish. Must try it without that.

Jentle Grenade

The zest of a lime goes nicely with the Rangpur, I find a lime slice to be a bit too overpowering. It makes for a nice short too, with a nice ball of ice. Thin Gin for ourselves tonight.

cee_jay

Tar I'm with you on the cucumber. I don't understand its use as a garnish at all.
However I would have to disagree about the Jawbox. I had it on a visit to Belfast earlier this year and was not a fan. Found it quite floral.

Tar.Aldarion

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

(If I had my way everything would be served with elderflower )

I got a present of elderflower cordial (homemade) recently- are you serious? worth a try? What do I do? how much cordial etc? do i still use tonic?

(seriously would like to know)

Tar.Aldarion

Deleted User wrote: »

I got a present of elderflower cordial (homemade) recently- are you serious? worth a try? What do I do? how much cordial etc? do i still use tonic?

(seriously would like to know)

Woah woah I can tell you are excited I was serious as I love the pairing. You can buy elderflower tonic. But as most places don't have it you can get an elderflower flavoured drink and add a bit to your normal tonic. Cordial sounds strong (I have been using a carbonated elderflower drink from tesco with tonic) so just add a small bit and taste, add more until you think it's right. My favourite thing to drink would be gunpowder with elderflower tonic and a slice of grapefruit

donnacha

Picked up a bottle of gin mare in the airport pre xmas. Myself and Mrs new favourite gin.

Tar.Aldarion

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

Woah woah I can tell you are excited I was serious as I love the pairing. You can buy elderflower tonic. But as most places don't have it you can get an elderflower flavoured drink and add a bit to your normal tonic. Cordial sounds strong (I have been using a carbonated elderflower drink from tesco with tonic) so just add a small bit and taste, add more until you think it's right. My favourite thing to drink would be gunpowder with elderflower tonic and a slice of grapefruit

I'll try that next weekend. I'd say the cordial is quite rich so I'll go bit by bit. Don't have Gunpowder but I do have Dingle and Hendricks so i think I'll survive

the beer revolu

The Shed Distillery (people behind Gunpowder) have released a new gin with German botanicals. Van Haller"s Gin.

It is pricy but very nice.

dark crystal

Tesco are doing a promotion on Plymouth Gin at the moment; down to €22, so I thought I'd give it a go. Online reviews seem to be very good.

Has anyone here tried it and what did you think?

the beer revolu

dark crystal wrote: »

Tesco are doing a promotion on Plymouth Gin at the moment; down to €22, so I thought I'd give it a go. Online reviews seem to be very good.

Has anyone here tried it and what did you think?

Plymouth is a very solid, well priced gin.
I don't think you'd get a better gin at that price.

newbie2

Tries a bottle of that Ha'penny Pot Still Gin

Not bad - a kind of sweetness to it.

Tar.Aldarion

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

Woah woah I can tell you are excited I was serious as I love the pairing. You can buy elderflower tonic. But as most places don't have it you can get an elderflower flavoured drink and add a bit to your normal tonic. Cordial sounds strong (I have been using a carbonated elderflower drink from tesco with tonic) so just add a small bit and taste, add more until you think it's right. My favourite thing to drink would be gunpowder with elderflower tonic and a slice of grapefruit

Only opened the bottle recently. It was fine but thought the tonic overtook the whole elderflower flavour. It might be better as part of a cocktail and maybe with sloe-gin and a small bit of soda water?

enda1

the beer revolu wrote: »

Plymouth is a very solid, well priced gin.
I don't think you'd get a better gin at that price.

€11 in my local for Bombay sapphire ain't bad either

gizmo81

We got a Christmas present of the Rabbit Island Gin from Lidl. It was lovely.

I wanted to gift it to someone but it must of been just a special haven't seen it since Christmas.

nialldinho

gizmo81 wrote: »

We got a Christmas present of the Rabbit Island Gin from Lidl. It was lovely.

I wanted to gift it to someone but it must of been just a special haven't seen it since Christmas.

They've changed the name to wild burrow but it's the same blue bottle. I noticed it yesterday

gizmo81

Hey thanks just goggled and Lidl announced it's back under the new name. Wonder what happened? Anyway hope I see it back in stock

nialldinho wrote: »

They've changed the name to wild burrow but it's the same blue bottle. I noticed it yesterday

pa990

I had some Blue Bottle gin while away, I only ever saw it in the hotel i was staying in.

Quite nice, not spectacular, but I would have picked up a bottle had I seen it on sale in a shop/duty free.

Are there any Irish stockists of it ?

the beer revolu

gizmo81 wrote: »

Hey thanks just goggled and Lidl announced it's back under the new name. Wonder what happened? Anyway hope I see it back in stock

I explained it a few posts back.
They didn't own the Rabbit Island trade mark.
Bit stupid to not check before doing your branding.

pa990

'RE, blue bottle gin


Amazon to the rescue.
It actually tastes better than I remember.

gizmo81

May I ask, do you use Addresspal or similar to get alcohol from Amazon?

pa990 wrote: »

'RE, blue bottle gin


Amazon to the rescue.
It actually tastes better than I remember.

pa990

gizmo81 wrote: »

May I ask, do you use Addresspal or similar to get alcohol from Amazon?

Parcelmotel

It works fine for UK deliveries... Can be hit and miss for other countries. Ie germany

90% of stuff gets thru

gizmo81

Cheers thank you

pa990 wrote: »

Parcelmotel

It works fine for UK deliveries... Can be hit and miss for other countries. Ie germany

90% of stuff gets thru

Mimojo

Just wondering if anyone knows what shops stock Poachers Tonic, Tomas Henry or Fentimans please?

I regularly but Fevertree in Tesco which is lovely, but at the weekend had the Poachers Citrus Tonic and it is fab, would like to get my hands on some more! Equally the Tomas Henry is really nice too.

I spotted the Tomas Henry Cherry in OBriens but that is the only one they had, and also they had single bottles of Poachers, but ideally would like to get a 4/6 pack for an upcoming party.

Am based in Kildare but willing to travel if anyone knows where I can get them!

I have founds a few online sites, but they all have a large minimum order and delivery charge.

Thanks!

mikerd4

I bought poachers in the newbridge obriens. They had loads in. Might be worth ringing them or naas in advance to check stock

the beer revolu

Mimojo wrote: »

Just wondering if anyone knows what shops stock Poachers Tonic, Tomas Henry or Fentimans please?

I regularly but Fevertree in Tesco which is lovely, but at the weekend had the Poachers Citrus Tonic and it is fab, would like to get my hands on some more! Equally the Tomas Henry is really nice too.

I spotted the Tomas Henry Cherry in OBriens but that is the only one they had, and also they had single bottles of Poachers, but ideally would like to get a 4/6 pack for an upcoming party.

Am based in Kildare but willing to travel if anyone knows where I can get them!

I have founds a few online sites, but they all have a large minimum order and delivery charge.

Thanks!

Afaik, O Briens are the cheapest stockist of poachers.

imme

Has anyone tried Mr Copperhead gin
It's a London Dry Gin from Belgium

I've seen it in a few bars and couldn't resist when I saw it in the shop

Mimojo

mikerd4 wrote: »

I bought poachers in the newbridge obriens. They had loads in. Might be worth ringing them or naas in advance to check stock

the beer revolu wrote: »

Afaik, O Briens are the cheapest stockist of poachers.

Cheers, will def check out OBriens Newbridge this week. I was in Naas at the weekend but they had a tiny selection, only Tomas Henry regular and cherry, and the Poachers Citris, and about 5 bottles of each.

the beer revolu

imme wrote: »

Has anyone tried Mr Copperhead gin
It's a London Dry Gin from Belgium

I've seen it in a few bars and couldn't resist when I saw it in the shop

It's a good gin. Not sure it's worth the price but it is nice.

bnt

Has anyone here tried The Botanist gin from Islay? It's getting good reviews, and I'm looking for a Scottish gin to take to a gin party. From the ones I can get here, I think it's down to that or the Edinburgh Seaside gin. Hendricks or Tanqueray aren't going to cut it. :cool:

Tar.Aldarion

Yeah I had a litre of it recently haha, quite liked it

newbie2

bnt wrote: »

Has anyone here tried The Botanist gin from Islay? It's getting good reviews, and I'm looking for a Scottish gin to take to a gin party. From the ones I can get here, I think it's down to that or the Edinburgh Seaside gin. Hendricks or Tanqueray aren't going to cut it. :cool:

Daffys Gin.

Thank me later

the beer revolu

bnt wrote: »

Has anyone here tried The Botanist gin from Islay? It's getting good reviews, and I'm looking for a Scottish gin to take to a gin party. From the ones I can get here, I think it's down to that or the Edinburgh Seaside gin. Hendricks or Tanqueray aren't going to cut it. :cool:

I like the Botanist.
Tanqueray 10 is really nice.

Melendez

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bnt

newbie2 wrote: »

Daffys Gin.

Thank me later

I saw that, but they're proclaiming themselves the best gin the world because of some award, and the price is significantly higher now.

Cork Lass

Today is Gin Day so I have treated myself to a bottle of Monkey 47. I was going to have it with Fevertree light tonic and some lime but wondering if anyone has any other suggestions. I'm soooo looking forward to it