Gin Gin Gin

Lads, I haven't been publicly flogged.
It's OK.

It has been pointed out to some who might not have known that I am affiliated with Blackwater Distillery who also make Boyle's Gin.

I haven't been silenced.

Marty Sergerson

Tried the Wild Burrow Aldi one, quite nice. Also, Super Valu in Clonakilty selling a saltwater gin called Beara, bought a bottle for crimbo.

Cloudio9

L1011 wrote: »

What forums someone moderates is written under their name to the side

Not on mobile. Boards has a lot more mobile traffic than desktop.

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ec18

I'd try thin gin if you haven't before it's really good

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L1011

Quackster wrote: »

Which none of us picked up upon because nowhere in the post does it state that they are a moderator. Nor in your post either (assuming you're a moderator too?).

I, for one, would like to thank The Beer Revolu for their very informative posts in this thread and long may they continue!

What forums someone moderates is written under their name to the side

oleras

The perception* would be Lidl, who pay Boards.ie, wasnt happy.

* couldn't really give a ****e if right or not, but works out not the best for either imo.

limnam

Zaph wrote: »

Gloomtastic! is posting in bold because they are a moderator of this forum. And as per normal Boards rules, to avoid wandering off into major off-topic territory any queries relating to mod decisions are to be conveyed by PM, rather than on-thread.

If that's the case it might have been an idea for gloomtastic to offer boards commercial services to beer in a PM instead of interrupting the flow of the thread.

Quackster

Zaph wrote: »

Gloomtastic! is posting in bold because they are a moderator of this forum. And as per normal Boards rules, to avoid wandering off into major off-topic territory any queries relating to mod decisions are to be conveyed by PM, rather than on-thread.

Which none of us picked up upon because nowhere in the post does it state that they are a moderator. Nor in your post either (assuming you're a moderator too?).

I, for one, would like to thank The Beer Revolu for their very informative posts in this thread and long may they continue!

Cloudio9

Zaph wrote: »

Gloomtastic! is posting in bold because they are a moderator of this forum. And as per normal Boards rules, to avoid wandering off into major off-topic territory any queries relating to mod decisions are to be conveyed by PM, rather than on-thread.

Ah ok can’t see mod status on mobile it seems.

I don’t actually see any mod decision in his bold postings, just some sarcastic ramblings so the use of bold would seem inappropriate.

Zaph

Cloudio9 wrote: »

Why are you posting in bold? Do you think it gives you additional authority?

Gloomtastic! is posting in bold because they are a moderator of this forum. And as per normal Boards rules, to avoid wandering off into major off-topic territory any queries relating to mod decisions are to be conveyed by PM, rather than on-thread.

Cloudio9

Gloomtastic! wrote: »

About 20% of the posts on this thread are from yourself. As far as I can see, the last time you declared a direct interest in Blackwater was about a year ago. If you had been blatantly pushing your products, I'm sure you would have been sanctioned before this but in the interests of fairness, I'm just letting occasional posters/lurkers know you may have a slight bias. :P

You are obviously very proud of all your products (and rightly so). The opportunity to sing it from the rooftops right here on Boards - what new products you're bringing to market, how you are doing Awards-wise, new cocktail recipes you may come across that are suited to Blackwater products -
the possibilities are endless! https://www.boards.ie/content/advertise

Why are you posting in bold? Do you think it gives you additional authority?

Well, if you can bag me an invite too I’ll bring the Fevertree.

limnam

Cork Lass wrote: »

I think you’re being unfair if I’m honest. I enjoy this thread and what the beer revolu brings to it. Most of us here know he’s affiliated to Blackwater so I don’t see the problem, he’s still entitled to an opinion on other gins and I think that opinion has always been fair.

Agreed.

and I'm just agreeing because I'm hoping one day he'll invite me for dinner since we're practically neighbors.

I think you’re being unfair if I’m honest. I enjoy this thread and what the beer revolu brings to it. Most of us here know he’s affiliated to Blackwater so I don’t see the problem, he’s still entitled to an opinion on other gins and I think that opinion has always been fair.

Gloomtastic!

the beer revolu wrote: »

I have, from the beginning, declared my interest in Blackwater. I do not start any threads or conversations on Blackwater products but I do answer direct questions and give my opinions on other products, when asked.

This has been my personal account for rather a long time. I have no interest in a commercial account.

If it is deemed that I cannot talk about what I do when asked, so be it but I have never been guilty of pimping our products here.

About 20% of the posts on this thread are from yourself. As far as I can see, the last time you declared a direct interest in Blackwater was about a year ago. If you had been blatantly pushing your products, I'm sure you would have been sanctioned before this but in the interests of fairness, I'm just letting occasional posters/lurkers know you may have a slight bias. :P

You are obviously very proud of all your products (and rightly so). The opportunity to sing it from the rooftops right here on Boards - what new products you're bringing to market, how you are doing Awards-wise, new cocktail recipes you may come across that are suited to Blackwater products -
the possibilities are endless! https://www.boards.ie/content/advertise

I have, from the beginning, declared my interest in Blackwater. I do not start any threads or conversations on Blackwater products but I do answer direct questions and give my opinions on other products, when asked.

This has been my personal account for rather a long time. I have no interest in a commercial account.

If it is deemed that I cannot talk about what I do when asked, so be it but I have never been guilty of pimping our products here.

Munt1core

I love Bombay Sapphire London Dry Gin with cranberry juice

oleras

Well, i have zero affiliation with any gin producers and think Lidl gin is not very nice, much prefer the Aldi one.

Now Lidl, are you listening ?

Gloomtastic!

Please Note:, If you are not already aware, The Beer Revolu either works for or owns the company that produces Boyles Gin and is sometimes overtly enthusiastic about his product(s) while unfortunately sometimes forgetting to acknowledge his interest. Also because of his job, he also has knowledge of most of the competition in the Gin market.
Take what he says about them with a pinch of salt .

The Beer Revolu. Play fair please. You have a successful product, well done! Maybe it’s time you called the Boards sales department to discuss a mutually beneficial arrangement where you can actually talk about your products’ benefits here openly and support Boards at the same time!

The Gloomster!

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....... wrote: »

Where is it being sold? There was none in my local Super Valu or off licence.

All good off licences!

Dunnes are stocking it.
O Briens have it.

Where abouts are you?

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the beer revolu wrote: »

Enjoy it while it's around!
It's seasonal.

I guessed as much. I’m getting a bottle as a Christmas pressie.

limnam

the beer revolu wrote: »

Enjoy it while it's around!
It's seasonal.

I'll consider it when they wake up and make a lyons one!! :pac:

Cork Lass wrote: »

I was in Jacobs on the Mall tonight and they suggested the Barry’s Tea Gin. I really enjoyed it

Enjoy it while it's around!
It's seasonal.

I was in Jacobs on the Mall tonight and they suggested the Barry’s Tea Gin. I really enjoyed it