Gin? Nice or not?

grannyactivist Me too. I never liked gin though drank pretty much anything else. I made sloe gin once and it was delicious but never did it again. All the younger (adult) members of my family now seem to be drinking flavoured gins so I am being tempted again. There seems to be such a range of attractive taste experiences on offer!

I like Boodles.

I was given Brighton Gin as a gift. Marvellous. Made locally in the Brighton/Hove area. The colouring on the bottle and top are the same turquoise colour of the old Victorian ironrailings along the beach. However, it is very expensive. Ask for it for Christmas!

I wish I could blame my “unhappy experience” on a mixer, jacq10, but, alas, I can only blame myself ?‍♀️.
DS bought his missus some of those nice gin glasses at Christmas, twice. I like mine from a cut crystal highball tumbler!

I Googled gin tasting days and found quite a few here in Scotland, so I think that may be on the cards sometime soon!

Having read all the likes and dislikes on here, like food there is very little I don't like.
Any gin goes down well although I think Tanquerey 10 is too expensive but the only real dislike is Campari , give me a dose of cough cure anytime.
Add any sweet wine to that but that is a lifestyle choice, it is horrible.

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I can honestly say I’ve never tasted Gin but I know my GS enjoys different flavoured Gins.

I had gin for the first time in my teens and it wasn’t a good experience, my legs went from under me ? NEVER again.

I went with the WI to visit the Bombay Gin Factory and it was fascinating. We were asked to sip a sample each and unfortunately she asked me what I thought of it and I said ‘It tastes like paint stripper’ fortunately she was not offended and I explained that rum was my drink of choice.

I do like a nice long G&T in summer. Not fussy about brands, but I seem to recall a cucumber-flavoured one beginning with H being rather nice. I’m
Must always have lemon or lime added.

One glass of alchohol is enough for me, not at all keen on gin, a glass of wine or a double scotch, suits me nicely.

I have about six varieties in my cabinet bought as presents but I don’t really like spirits! I like cider on a day out or sparkling white wine but a nice Merlot is my evening drink.