Gin Gin Gin

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

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?

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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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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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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illdoit2morrow

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.

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?

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

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

Cheshire Cat

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

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?

limnam

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

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

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.

pjf2013

Boyle's is decent for the price

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!

cee_jay wrote: »

- their menu said "the highest rated gin in the world. Just try it and see why".
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Highest Rated by whom, I wonder??
Nice gin but that scores pretty high om the BS marketing front!

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.

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.

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

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?

cee_jay wrote: »

All in saying is it was a nice gin..

Agreed ðŸ€

gozunda wrote: »

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

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

RasTa

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.