your analysis of gin is pretty spot on but what's really great about this channel is your enthusiasm and liveliness energy, without being cringey or annoying which is pretty difficult. great job mate.
Bravo! Love the enthusiasm and straight talk. With all the choices out there it’s nice to have someone putting entertaining and educational info out there. I’d buy you a drink if I could but here’s a contribution to have one on me so Cheers! Your videos led me to a couple of purchases I never would have made without your recommendation (Aviation and The Botanist). We’ll done and keep up the great work!
I've just figured out, at the age of 41, that gin is my favorite of all the spirits. I started with Beefeater, and then picked up the Beefeater 24 based on your recommendation. I loved it! I'm going to try some more on this list. Thank you, sir!
Sipsmith was the first gin I bought after a long hiatus from Gin. I remember i arrived to a town called Preston in northwest England and the first evening I wanted to check out the bar scene. My first place had 100’s of gins and the bartender made me several different GnT’s. Later that week i saw the Sipsmith on the shelf for 22 pounds and picked up a bottle as well as some fevertree indian tonic. It always takes me back to that memory! Thanks again for the videos!
Bobby, you are just amazing :) find your channel a couple of days ago and already become your fan and ordered 3 more Gins to my collection! really love how passionate you are :)) cheers :))
Absolutely excellent top 10, dude. I have to definitely agree with Broker's; I started moving away from Gordon's when I discovered Beefeater, and now I'm moving away from Beefeater because I discovered Broker's!
May I suggest trying a small batch tonic, such as Fever Tree or Fentiman's or a tonic syrup such as Jack Rudy's (my favorite). It takes the taste and refreshment level to 11. I like Beefeater too.
Great video Bobby! I've been busy trying all these new gins after subscribing to your phenomenal channel, and loving most of them, but I still love Beefeater most of all! By the way, Sipsmith Lemon Drizzle is phenomenal! I wouldn't have given it a shot if not for your review of it. Thanks my friend!
Not a heavy drinker by any means BUT gin has always been my go to when I do want to drink. I am by nature a joint smoker but being jobs in my area won’t allow it, I’ve turned to sipping again. I’m not an acquired tastesmith like yourself but I ran for the Bombay Sapphire and quite enjoy it with the Polar brand half and half Grapefruit and lemon with a splash of lemonade. Was wondering your opinion on which gin, in your professional opinion, would pair well with my choice of mixer listed above. Love the content mi amigo. Much love
If not suggested, Uncle Val’s Botanical is fantastic. I could uncork it and use it to freshen my home as it smells heavenly. The scent leaps at you and pairs well in a Gimlet. Cheers!
Bravo! Well done Bobby! A little disappointed that Plymouth didn't make the cut, but an excellent list nonetheless. I've been meaning to pick up Brokers ever since you reviewed it, and now I will have to move it to the top of the list. Been drinking mostly Scotch and Cognac lately.
Bobby, well done,here is my list, Tanqueray,Bathtub,Aviation Botanist,plymouth,Tanqueray Ten,Gunpowder Irish,Brooklyn,Verdant,Edinburgh,as a matter of fact I am having a Verdant-n-tonic right now,cheers.
WHOOOT! I dig the Bombay Original and only ever had one bottle of Sapphire and there won't be another (at my expense). There are too many others to try.
Nice job! I do wonder, however, where Drumshanbo is. I know this is subjective, but Drumshanbo is a favorite of mine. Hurrah for Sipsmith being on there! And you've inspired me to try Brokers, Brooklyn, Aviation, Beefeater 24, and a few others. Happy new year, Bobby! And "keep up the good work!"
@@nononsensegindrinking5152 Hey Bobby, I believe she is referring to the Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin, which you did review, and is on your table. I was also surprised that it did not make the list, as it is an excellent Gin.
@@shawnseesengood3677 Ah yes, thanks Shawn and sorry Patressa. I always think of it as Gunpowder Gin nd sometimes forget that is made by Drumshambo!I put a few different gins in the thumbnail just to keep people guessing! It was so difficult to squeeze my favourites into the top 10 and there are lots that just missed out and unfortunately, it just missed out! sorry about that! I knew i would upset a few people with this list! 😩
What a brilliant suggestion, who was the insightful chap that made that suggestion hmm? Thanks Bobby for my 15 minutes of fame. I was going to get back with you on the Jack Rabbit Gin by Beehive Distillery here in Utah. It was my first taste of a small batch gin and at first I was not sure if I liked it. However I absolutely love it.! There is an aroma of sage and pepper with a hint of rose petal . When you combine it with Fever tree gold and a slight squeeze of lime it is absolutely delicious. Let me know if you want to feature it and I would be happy to send you a bottle.
Hey David! Glad you liked the Jack Rabbit! Thats very kind of you to offer to send some but I couldn’t possibly expect you to spend all that money on postage!
Just bought my first bottle of bombay sapphire. I don't like rum or vodka so the only spirit i drink is whisky. (Sometimes schnapps) i wanted to try gin and got the sapphire as a recommendation. I can say i can add gin to the list of spirits i like. If Anyone has another recommendation under 20 euros i would love to hear it
Welcome to the word of gin Poes! You definitely need to try Beefeater. It’s the best gin out there for the price. Also, try Lidl’s Hampstead gin. Very cheap and extremely delicious!! 😊😊👍👍
Here in Cornwall we drink a lot of gin mixed with cider. Especially pink gin and a good dry apple cider with a squeeze of lemon or simple syrup and lots of ice . We also have “ normal straight gin” with a fruit cider. Give it a try.
Love it Bobby. Have tried the Hampstead and Tanqueray 10 and they definitely deserve to be in there, in fact Tanqueray 10 is my favourite, so the Beefeater 24 and Brokers must be some pups to be ahead of it and I have made it my mission to source and taste them this year. Glad to see no flavoured gins made it in there as I can’t stand anything overly sweet and sickly to my fussy palette. In 2020 you gotta try “Jawbox Belfast Gin”, it’s £25 in Tesco & Asda (in Belfast) when you do it will definitely plank itself in your Best Gins Of 2020 list. Killbroney Gin is another very tasty Irish Gin and named after the mountain I go mountain biking on (that’s it in my profile picture), but it’s slightly over your £30 price limiter. Keep up the good work Bobby, can’t wait to see what videos and reviews are in store for us in 2020, cheers lad
Hey Rankildinho! Thanks for the recommendation. I'll add them to the list. Yes it was tricky to whittle them down to 10 and it didnt seem right to put fruity ones in there so I thought it best to do a separate video for them. I've got big plans for 2020!
Darling Bobby, I had my gin fixer fly in your number one. I tested it today and compared it with my number 1 under 20 euros, which is the Beefeater London Dry. I must say The Brokers is quite nice but I think there is more taste to the Beefeater. I prefer the Beefeater as my go to London dry under 20 Euros. Love your channel. Xxxxx from The Netherlands, the birthplace of gin. UPDATE: I replaced Beefeater with the German gin Kings Court foe € 8.99, as I cannot tell which is which and Brokers has moved up the ladder and I do like it better now than Beefeater.
Hey Veronique Pantau Renard! Very interesting, I must say it was incredibly difficult to pick a number one but for me, Brokers just edges it. It's a good point about the price though. For the price, Beefeater can't be beaten. 🇱🇺😊
Of course it is difficult to rate two great gins. What I have learned this past year is the difference between the old established gins and the new gins. My number 1 expensive gin is Catz as you know. 39.95 Euros for 70cl.It was created in 2015. Yes, I know!! I also like the new 1999 Hendricks for 36.95 Euros for 70cl.I have two g&ts a day and today I started with Brokers and my second was Beefeater. I know you like BF too. But they are both great. Because I couldn't decide which one was best (Bf just a little better Haha) I treated myself to a half serve of Catz, which is the greatest new gin in the world. Xxx from Holland.
Have you tried FreeLand Spirits Gin? It’s made in Portland, Oregon it women owned and run. It’s delicious! Their Blue bottle and their Forest Gin are the best!
I feel the same. I was a BeefEater/Tanqueray regular, then I tried Brokers and my next bottle of BeefEaters felt very washed out in comparison. Brokers is awesome.
@@nononsensegindrinking5152 No not at all. I got into Gin shortly before I found your channel. I tried the Broker's on your recommendation after trying the Beefeater and Tanqueray. Beef and Tanq are fine Gins for sure but the Broker's is just a little better. I can't wait to try the Beefeater 24 - it is next on my list. I will continue to refer to your Gin wisdom. Well done.
No Nonsense Gin Reviews glad to be of assistance 🙂 the thing with that one, I’ve heard, is that it’s flavored only with juniper and honey. It has an interesting floral quality to it. I hope you can find some! So good! Cheers!
TDDSTL now I might have to pick up some more 😊 do you have a preferred tonic to go with it? (If you have had it with tonic) I think I was using Q-tonic when I had it.
I am not a fan of the bursting enthusiasm, but!!! I agree 100! With the basics... Beefeater and Tanqeray, are great standards. I like Bombay standard, hate Saphire and Hendricks don’t get me started. I shouldn’t judge a book by the cover, you have my respect.
I ordered a bottle of Broker's today at our local Dutch alcohol shop. Will report back at you when I can pick it up. Some of your choices are my nr 3 and 4. Like Tanquerai 10 and BF24. I do have Catz on 1 and Hendricks on 2. Aviation tastes too much like Cardemon, so I only give it to guests. Xx
Excellent reviews! I'm getting more into gin after tasting Stockholm Branneri Dry Gin & fascinated to know what you think of it. What do you think would be a good gin to compare it to? To give you an idea of what I like, the Gunpowder Irish Gin was definitely different but I still prefer the Stockholm
Hendricks excluded as well ? Bombay Saphire is a good /ok main stream Gin sorry mate I don’t agree with you on that note. However I love your video and will try to find some of the top choices of yours. Especially Brokers. Please look into Empress Gin from Victoria Canada. It’s top notch great citrus taste and I think you would like it. Purple in colour. Keep making the great vids 👍
person on the screen Yeah personally I’m not a fan of those two but hey, as I always say, it’s all subjective. 😊 Someone else suggested Empress gin actually. I think I saw some in my local supermarket the other day. It’s most definitely on the list 👍
Ah, a very good point Matt! There is method in my madness though. It was so difficult to whittle them down to 10 that I decided it would be best to give the fruity gins their own top 10. I cant wait to make that one!!!!😊
What are your views on gin liquor? Edinburgh with 2 distilleries located in the United Kingdom is producing gin liquor. Like a flavored less alcohol gin.
Ken Rehill It was very difficult to whittle them down to 10! Here are my reviews on Monkey and Le Tribute th-cam.com/video/my6klkmSDAs/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/pYlBvuJfgX8/w-d-xo.html
Tried the Bembel Gin and G'Vine Florasion.... they were really good. If you can maybe can try it out and compare with the others u have had? Cheers! =)
My first contact with gin was bombay sapphire and i hated it. Tasted terrible neat. So i thought i just didn't like Gin. Took me years before i tried Gin again, turns out normal gin actually taste great.
On the oriental botanicals side, I definitely prefer Gunpowder over Beefeater 24. Although... Beefeater's value proposition is unbeatable. At $22 USD, there's no better gin.
Have you tried Inverroche, and/or the variations there of? It is a South African gin made with fynbos (basically South African wildflowers). It is absolutely delicious just to drink it neat or on the rocks. The original and the Amber are BY FAR my favorite gins I have ever tried and I wish it were more easily accessible. (I currently can not get it where I live and it is quite saddening...) If you have not tried it, I DEFINITELY recommend it, and I would love to watch you do a review of Inverroche and its variations.
Amazing. If the commercial brands are in the top 3, it justifies why they are top selling in the first place. No need to randomly pick an expensive one for first if the best is less expensive.
My top 3 in no particular order: Martin MIller's Westbourne Strength Junipero Barr Hill MM (Westbourne) is sensational and opened my eyes (and taste buds) to other gins several years ago when I took the plunge to something other than Tanqueray. Junipero is high octane juniper driven as the name would suggest. Just love this stuff. Be careful, it might knock you on your ass. Barr Hill: More of an Old Tom style, but liquid gold as I mentioned in another comment.
I love how you say that the bins are available world wide... Sadly the Isle of Man must be out of this world as many of them can not be purchased here; thank goodness for the internet although it does mean we have to wait a bit longer. Also, have you tried Fynoderee Gin made on the Isle of Man? They make five different types. The Isle of Man 80,000 alcoholics clinging to a rock is an old Manx saying LOL.
@@nononsensegindrinking5152 I also like the Hampstead Gin, i looked at the bottle I have and found out it's distilled in Germany. It's off my shopping list now LOL.
I thought you had lost your mind with #2 & #3. I found those 2 bloody awful, and high up on my worst gin list. Thankfully, you redeemed yourself with #1. I call Brokers my vacation gin, because I only buy it (and stock up) on vacation. It's much cheaper in States I vacation in, than my home State. When we moved late last year, I was surprised at the number of bowler caps I found and tossed. I also agree that original Bombay is better than Sapphire. I've seen Brooklyn at my liquor store and dismissed it as another lame US gin. Because of your video, I will definitely give that one a try to check out their claim of "hand-crushed fresh juniper berries".
Bobby Im so Happy there is another Gin aficionado out there ever since my first drink of gin I realized this is the greatest man-made Spirit on EarthI love the history behind it I love the botanicals I love the dry I love the wet I love the new styles the frooties I love everything there is about Jen and when you open up a new bottle I open up a bottle with you and I try it for the first time with you my man is just so cool there's someone out there that just loves Jenny as much as I do one day I hope to be able to meet you at some some liquor store or something and shake your hand sir thank you for what you do I always have a drinking buddy now
Hey Citizen Joe! Thank you so much for your lovely message my friend! So glad to hear that you enjoy my videos! I’m just one guy in my apartment making videos so it’s always great to hear when people around the world are watching and enjoying. Glad to have you on board my friend 😊👍
Broker's?? Whaaaaaaat!!?? My bottle has to be a very bad batch, because it is totally flavourless, taste like water, no junipers at all, big dissapointment! My bottle of Bombay Sapphire is way better. Great channel, I suscribe. Cheers from Argentina!
Oh no! Sorry about this FragRevel! Batches do vary from time to time so maybe you git a bad one. Sorry to disappoint. 😫 Welcome to my channel though and I hope you stick around. 😊
I love your videos but you've neglected some great German gins. Try Siegfried, Niemand Gin, Rhein Gin, Urban Berlin Gin, Berliner Brandstifter, Daisy Gin
I am disappointed Hendricks or Roku is not included. I bought a bottle of Brokers on the back of your suggesstion, but I think in this list there are at least 4 or 5 better than Brokers.
When will you review the world's best selling gin? Ginebra San Miguel from the Philippines. The Filipino people (not the English or Dutch) are the world's most voracious gin drinkers.
Hi, there is a gin that I’d like to see you do a review of from South Africa. This gin is made of or flavoured with rose petals and cucumber. I think that it sounds very refreshing and unique for a gin and believe that it would be amazing as a Drink in the afternoon with a small Greek salad and salmon dish. In fact I think that it would be an unusual product to use to cure smoked salmon. And that is something else that you might want to do… I can see that you’ve got some cocktails but how about cooking with gin? There are quite a few recipes that are very tasty then have gin is one of the main ingredients. The first one that comes to mind is a lemon and gin sorbet. And Jen and tonic is a very traditional way of drinking gin… However, I believe the tonic use will greatly affect the flavour and quality of the drink. So could you please do a review of and then a list of the top 10 tonic waters that you would recommend for Guinness. And do a different tonic waters react differently enough in Different gins that there are a recommended rules to follow when it comes to how to choose the tonic for the different types of gins?
You should try "Seven Crofts" Scottish Dry Gin, its production is artisanal and in this case it means quality. The content as well as the container are enjoyable, the bottle is a wonderful piece of glasswork. When you open the bottle you smell the quality of the ingredients, a first note of peppercorn hits you, it's fragrant without having a sort of bad bitterness, then you smell pine leaves, citrus, and finally juniper. When in mouth, it is the most delicate gin I tasted so far, every note mentioned above is found, nothing overpowers the rest, it's bitter but it's delightful bitterness. The same distillery does limited series that I haven't got a chance to try since it is not available here in Canada ☹️ I dream of the day where it will become available here, I Discovered Seven Crofts because I was gifted a Bottle when my sister living in Scotland visited me here in Canada.
your analysis of gin is pretty spot on
but what's really great about this channel is your enthusiasm and liveliness energy, without being cringey or annoying which is pretty difficult.
great job mate.
Bravo! Love the enthusiasm and straight talk. With all the choices out there it’s nice to have someone putting entertaining and educational info out there. I’d buy you a drink if I could but here’s a contribution to have one on me so Cheers!
Your videos led me to a couple of purchases I never would have made without your recommendation (Aviation and The Botanist). We’ll done and keep up the great work!
Thank you so much for your lovely comment Steve! So glad I could be of help my friend! 😊
You’re a positive person. I subbed and liked and this is my fifth video of yours that I’ve watched. Aloha from Hawaii.
hey Gerald N!
Welcome to my channel my friend! Glad to have you onboard! Amazing that you’re watching from Hawaii!! 🏝
I've just figured out, at the age of 41, that gin is my favorite of all the spirits. I started with Beefeater, and then picked up the Beefeater 24 based on your recommendation. I loved it! I'm going to try some more on this list. Thank you, sir!
I’m so glad I could help Brandon! Thanks for your lovely message! 😊😊
Sipsmith was the first gin I bought after a long hiatus from Gin. I remember i arrived to a town called Preston in northwest England and the first evening I wanted to check out the bar scene. My first place had 100’s of gins and the bartender made me several different GnT’s. Later that week i saw the Sipsmith on the shelf for 22 pounds and picked up a bottle as well as some fevertree indian tonic. It always takes me back to that memory! Thanks again for the videos!
You’re welcome Timoteo! And thanks for sharing your story. I’m sure lots of people were tempered back by Sipsmith just like you were! 😊
Bobby, you are just amazing :) find your channel a couple of days ago and already become your fan and ordered 3 more Gins to my collection! really love how passionate you are :)) cheers :))
Great video. There's a lot there I am yet to try so looking forward to checking some of them out. Enjoy your honest takes mate, it's refreshing.
Cheers EGP! 👍
Good video.
I’ll try to find a few at my local.
I’m surprised you don’t have Botanist.
That’s my absolute favorite!!
Absolutely excellent top 10, dude. I have to definitely agree with Broker's; I started moving away from Gordon's when I discovered Beefeater, and now I'm moving away from Beefeater because I discovered Broker's!
Beefeater London Dry has been my go-to since the 1970s. I enjoy it with either Schweppes tonic water or 7UP, with a wedge of lime. Cheers.
You clearly have great taste! wclaurence ! 👍
Beefeater and schweppes is like an entry level gin and tonic. try Aviation, Hendricks, Nolets, and Fevertree tonic water!
May I suggest trying a small batch tonic, such as Fever Tree or Fentiman's or a tonic syrup such as Jack Rudy's (my favorite). It takes the taste and refreshment level to 11. I like Beefeater too.
Great video Bobby! I've been busy trying all these new gins after subscribing to your phenomenal channel, and loving most of them, but I still love Beefeater most of all! By the way, Sipsmith Lemon Drizzle is phenomenal! I wouldn't have given it a shot if not for your review of it. Thanks my friend!
Thanks gene bigs! So glad I can be of help! I always love your feedback. It keeps me going when I sometimes wonder if it's all worth it! 😊
gin is my love ..straight out the bottle better than anything
Not a heavy drinker by any means BUT gin has always been my go to when I do want to drink. I am by nature a joint smoker but being jobs in my area won’t allow it, I’ve turned to sipping again. I’m not an acquired tastesmith like yourself but I ran for the Bombay Sapphire and quite enjoy it with the Polar brand half and half Grapefruit and lemon with a splash of lemonade. Was wondering your opinion on which gin, in your professional opinion, would pair well with my choice of mixer listed above. Love the content mi amigo. Much love
If not suggested, Uncle Val’s Botanical is fantastic. I could uncork it and use it to freshen my home as it smells heavenly. The scent leaps at you and pairs well in a Gimlet. Cheers!
Thanks Branden!
Bravo! Well done Bobby! A little disappointed that Plymouth didn't make the cut, but an excellent list nonetheless. I've been meaning to pick up Brokers ever since you reviewed it, and now I will have to move it to the top of the list. Been drinking mostly Scotch and Cognac lately.
Shawn Seesengood
Thanks Shawn. There may be some big changes to the channel this year #nononsensedrinksreviews
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@@nononsensegindrinking5152 Excellent! Looking forward to it. 👍
Bobby, well done,here is my list, Tanqueray,Bathtub,Aviation Botanist,plymouth,Tanqueray Ten,Gunpowder Irish,Brooklyn,Verdant,Edinburgh,as a matter of fact I am having a Verdant-n-tonic right now,cheers.
very interesting Eric. It was so tough to whittle it down to 10, I could have had so many others in there but I just had to be ruthless!
Love your presentations and reviews. I have had Aviation and quite liked it. I'll be looking for Brokers.
WHOOOT! I dig the Bombay Original and only ever had one bottle of Sapphire and there won't be another (at my expense). There are too many others to try.
great list! Have you ever tried citadelle gin? It has won many awards and was wondering what you thought of it
I certainly have! it was one of my very early reviews!
Here it is 😊th-cam.com/video/UurG696RKaQ/w-d-xo.html
Awesome review! ...but. I must suggest you a Halfcrown!! For the money... for my taste it's the best!!!
Thanks Jasmin.
I’ll try for next time! 😊
Nice job! I do wonder, however, where Drumshanbo is. I know this is subjective, but Drumshanbo is a favorite of mine. Hurrah for Sipsmith being on there! And you've inspired me to try Brokers, Brooklyn, Aviation, Beefeater 24, and a few others. Happy new year, Bobby! And "keep up the good work!"
Hi Patressa, I haven't tied it yet but it is on the list. Glad i inspired you and a happy new year to you too!!
@@nononsensegindrinking5152 Hey Bobby, I believe she is referring to the Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin, which you did review, and is on your table. I was also surprised that it did not make the list, as it is an excellent Gin.
@@shawnseesengood3677
Ah yes, thanks Shawn and sorry Patressa. I always think of it as Gunpowder Gin nd sometimes forget that is made by Drumshambo!I put a few different gins in the thumbnail just to keep people guessing! It was so difficult to squeeze my favourites into the top 10 and there are lots that just missed out and unfortunately, it just missed out! sorry about that! I knew i would upset a few people with this list! 😩
Yes, Gunpowder is similar to your #2 pick of Beefeater 24.
What a brilliant suggestion, who was the insightful chap that made that suggestion hmm? Thanks Bobby for my 15 minutes of fame. I was going to get back with you on the Jack Rabbit Gin by Beehive Distillery here in Utah. It was my first taste of a small batch gin and at first I was not sure if I liked it. However I absolutely love it.! There is an aroma of sage and pepper with a hint of rose petal . When you combine it with Fever tree gold and a slight squeeze of lime it is absolutely delicious. Let me know if you want to feature it and I would be happy to send you a bottle.
Hey David!
Glad you liked the Jack Rabbit! Thats very kind of you to offer to send some but I couldn’t possibly expect you to spend all that money on postage!
my favorite lately has been Nolets, I can't get enough.
Nolets and Hendrix are my favorite gins by far
Loved the video, great high quality content! you deserve way more subscribers! keep it up
Thank you so much LuckyMan and welcome to my channel! 😊
Just bought my first bottle of bombay sapphire. I don't like rum or vodka so the only spirit i drink is whisky. (Sometimes schnapps) i wanted to try gin and got the sapphire as a recommendation.
I can say i can add gin to the list of spirits i like. If Anyone has another recommendation under 20 euros i would love to hear it
Welcome to the word of gin Poes! You definitely need to try Beefeater. It’s the best gin out there for the price. Also, try Lidl’s Hampstead gin. Very cheap and extremely delicious!! 😊😊👍👍
Love Brokers gin!!! Been my favorite gin since they came on the market. Great review, thanks!
Cheers Cliff! 👍
I would agree about the Candy cane, it's absolutely grim!
Have you tried Glendalough Gin? Its a new personal favorite for botanicals.
Here in Cornwall we drink a lot of gin mixed with cider. Especially pink gin and a good dry apple cider with a squeeze of lemon or simple syrup and lots of ice . We also have “ normal straight gin” with a fruit cider. Give it a try.
Wow! Thanks for this Mark! This sounds fascinating! I’m definitely going to try it!
@@nononsensegindrinking5152 no problem, have a search on google for gin cider cocktail. It will take your Gin drinking to a new dimension!
Anne with an E describing gins be like...
you are awesome hahahah
Awesome video and going to grab a few on your list! Cheers buddy
Love it Bobby. Have tried the Hampstead and Tanqueray 10 and they definitely deserve to be in there, in fact Tanqueray 10 is my favourite, so the Beefeater 24 and Brokers must be some pups to be ahead of it and I have made it my mission to source and taste them this year. Glad to see no flavoured gins made it in there as I can’t stand anything overly sweet and sickly to my fussy palette.
In 2020 you gotta try “Jawbox Belfast Gin”, it’s £25 in Tesco & Asda (in Belfast) when you do it will definitely plank itself in your Best Gins Of 2020 list. Killbroney Gin is another very tasty Irish Gin and named after the mountain I go mountain biking on (that’s it in my profile picture), but it’s slightly over your £30 price limiter.
Keep up the good work Bobby, can’t wait to see what videos and reviews are in store for us in 2020, cheers lad
Hey Rankildinho! Thanks for the recommendation. I'll add them to the list.
Yes it was tricky to whittle them down to 10 and it didnt seem right to put fruity ones in there so I thought it best to do a separate video for them.
I've got big plans for 2020!
Darling Bobby, I had my gin fixer fly in your number one. I tested it today and compared it with my number 1 under 20 euros, which is the Beefeater London Dry. I must say The Brokers is quite nice but I think there is more taste to the Beefeater. I prefer the Beefeater as my go to London dry under 20 Euros. Love your channel. Xxxxx from The Netherlands, the birthplace of gin. UPDATE: I replaced Beefeater with the German gin Kings Court foe € 8.99, as I cannot tell which is which and Brokers has moved up the ladder and I do like it better now than Beefeater.
Hey Veronique Pantau Renard!
Very interesting, I must say it was incredibly difficult to pick a number one but for me, Brokers just edges it. It's a good point about the price though. For the price, Beefeater can't be beaten. 🇱🇺😊
Of course it is difficult to rate two great gins. What I have learned this past year is the difference between the old established gins and the new gins. My number 1 expensive gin is Catz as you know. 39.95 Euros for 70cl.It was created in 2015. Yes, I know!! I also like the new 1999 Hendricks for 36.95 Euros for 70cl.I have two g&ts a day and today I started with Brokers and my second was Beefeater. I know you like BF too. But they are both great. Because I couldn't decide which one was best (Bf just a little better Haha) I treated myself to a half serve of Catz, which is the greatest new gin in the world. Xxx from Holland.
Veronique Pantau Renard
Wow! This Catz sounds amazing! I must track some down! 😊😊
My local, is still selling Brokers for 16. And change, for a litre! Which I can happily afford.
How about hendricks gin?
Great picks!
Thanks Michael! 👍
Thanks darling for the ideas that you've shared:)more videos to come!
You’re welcome Leera Pineda and of course the videos will keep coming! 😊
Have you tried FreeLand Spirits Gin? It’s made in Portland, Oregon it women owned and run. It’s delicious! Their Blue bottle and their Forest Gin are the best!
Summer time. I Enjoy brokers and beefeater. Reasonably priced and great with tonic.
Perfectly out Paul. I think I’ll get you to do the reviews from now on!
I feel the same. I was a BeefEater/Tanqueray regular, then I tried Brokers and my next bottle of BeefEaters felt very washed out in comparison. Brokers is awesome.
you are clearly a very wise man Colin!👍
@@nononsensegindrinking5152 No not at all. I got into Gin shortly before I found your channel. I tried the Broker's on your recommendation after trying the Beefeater and Tanqueray. Beef and Tanq are fine Gins for sure but the Broker's is just a little better. I can't wait to try the Beefeater 24 - it is next on my list. I will continue to refer to your Gin wisdom. Well done.
Colin Stacey
so glad I could be of help Colin! Looking forward to more of your thoughts in future videos my friend 👍
Gin with honey? Check out Barr Hill, if I spelled it right. The regular one, not the barreled variety.
Thanks electricheadboy!
I’ll check it out ! 👍
No Nonsense Gin Reviews glad to be of assistance 🙂 the thing with that one, I’ve heard, is that it’s flavored only with juniper and honey. It has an interesting floral quality to it. I hope you can find some! So good! Cheers!
electricheadboy
Sound amazing! Thanks again!
Barr Hill is liquid gold!
TDDSTL now I might have to pick up some more 😊 do you have a preferred tonic to go with it? (If you have had it with tonic) I think I was using Q-tonic when I had it.
You make me love Gin 💪❤
Have you tried the 'Four Pillars' gins from Australia's Yarra Valley?
Anthony Sosa
It’s funny you should mention that as I am filming that one today ! 😊
No Nonsense Gin Reviews amazing! I just subscribed, looking forward to the review video. Their Navy Strength knocked me for 6 🔥
Anthony Sosa
Welcome to my channel Anthony! Glad to have you aboard my friend! 😊
How do you feel about Citadel?
I love it! One of my favourites!
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I am not a fan of the bursting enthusiasm, but!!! I agree 100! With the basics... Beefeater and Tanqeray, are great standards. I like Bombay standard, hate Saphire and Hendricks don’t get me started. I shouldn’t judge a book by the cover, you have my respect.
I ordered a bottle of Broker's today at our local Dutch alcohol shop. Will report back at you when I can pick it up. Some of your choices are my nr 3 and 4. Like Tanquerai 10 and BF24. I do have Catz on 1 and Hendricks on 2. Aviation tastes too much like Cardemon, so I only give it to guests. Xx
Please try half hitch gin
Hi, can you review the Mermaid Gin from the Isle of Wight? Also try the greek gin, “Grace”. Thanks, enjoying this channel 👍
I’ll get there eventually Malcolm! 😊
Great review. I would really enjoy going to a pub with you. You seem like a real fun guy.
Thanks JohnnyJolt!
So kind of you! 😊😊
tried manchester gin over the holidays,was pretty good. nearly finished a bottle with some friends in one evening
hey Jason, Wow! sounds very interesting. I shall add it to the list! 👍
No Nonsense Gin Reviews it got good ratings in the past by gin experts. Cheers !
Excellent reviews! I'm getting more into gin after tasting Stockholm Branneri Dry Gin & fascinated to know what you think of it. What do you think would be a good gin to compare it to? To give you an idea of what I like, the Gunpowder Irish Gin was definitely different but I still prefer the Stockholm
Haven’t tried it yet but I’ll lookout for it! 👍
Can't wait for the flavoured gin video, I'm rooting for the Malfy Con Limone, my absolute favourite Gin
I can't wait for it either!!😃
Sacrilege
You should take all the best of the year gins from each year that you rated number 1 and compare those to each other.
You should try KM12. It's from Quebec in Canada. Really fresh gin
Hendricks excluded as well ? Bombay Saphire is a good /ok main stream Gin sorry mate I don’t agree with you on that note.
However I love your video and will try to find some of the top choices of yours. Especially Brokers.
Please look into Empress Gin from Victoria Canada. It’s top notch great citrus taste and I think you would like it. Purple in colour.
Keep making the great vids 👍
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Yeah personally I’m not a fan of those two but hey, as I always say, it’s all subjective. 😊
Someone else suggested Empress gin actually. I think I saw some in my local supermarket the other day. It’s most definitely on the list 👍
Shocked to not see any pink gins on there. I thought beefeaters pink was going to make a top 5 appearance.
Ah, a very good point Matt! There is method in my madness though. It was so difficult to whittle them down to 10 that I decided it would be best to give the fruity gins their own top 10. I cant wait to make that one!!!!😊
What are your views on gin liquor? Edinburgh with 2 distilleries located in the United Kingdom is producing gin liquor. Like a flavored less alcohol gin.
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8:53 Barr Hill gin is available here in the US and honey is one of the main characteristics of their gin
A question. Out of Haymans Old Tom, Citadelle, and Brokers . Which 2 would you choose?
Citadelle and Brokers, unless you need an Old Tom gin, IMO. I don’t think I’ll replace my bottle of Haymans Old Tom.
No monkey or Mombasa? How did you rate the Le Tribute that just over your left shoulder on the shelf?
Ken Rehill
It was very difficult to whittle them down to 10! Here are my reviews on Monkey and Le Tribute
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Lady of the house gin is probably my new favorite.
Good work Bobby, as always! I couldn't stop wondering, what's your ranking on Bulldog Gin? Cheers! :)
Cheers Egemen!
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Tried the Bembel Gin and G'Vine Florasion.... they were really good. If you can maybe can try it out and compare with the others u have had? Cheers! =)
Lim Li Long
I’ll definitely try to check I then out !! 👍👍
Hey bobby, have you tried ki no bi? Its a japanese gin.
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Not yet but I will look out for it 👍
My first contact with gin was bombay sapphire and i hated it. Tasted terrible neat. So i thought i just didn't like Gin. Took me years before i tried Gin again, turns out normal gin actually taste great.
On the oriental botanicals side, I definitely prefer Gunpowder over Beefeater 24. Although... Beefeater's value proposition is unbeatable. At $22 USD, there's no better gin.
I completely agree. Beefeater can’t be beaten on price!
How would you recommend the normal Beefeater?
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Try this! 😊
Love your channel,
I know that you are not a fan of the Bombay Sapphire, but have you tried the Bombay Sapphire East?
-Jason
Thanks Jason!
This is actually the only Bombay I haven’t tried yet but I am looking forward to giving it a go soon. 👍
This^
The East is amazing and makes for a great dirty martini.
Four Pillars Gin was voted World's Best Gin 2019 so I'm surprised i didn't get a mention.
Have you tried Inverroche, and/or the variations there of? It is a South African gin made with fynbos (basically South African wildflowers). It is absolutely delicious just to drink it neat or on the rocks. The original and the Amber are BY FAR my favorite gins I have ever tried and I wish it were more easily accessible. (I currently can not get it where I live and it is quite saddening...) If you have not tried it, I DEFINITELY recommend it, and I would love to watch you do a review of Inverroche and its variations.
Hi Kandria Driskill
That sounds very interesting! I shall definitely add it to the list! 😊
Harrison is the best at Price 11$ for that is a steal
I’ll have to try that one next time I’m in the US! 😫
Must try philippines number 1 gin..😋😋
Amazing. If the commercial brands are in the top 3, it justifies why they are top selling in the first place. No need to randomly pick an expensive one for first if the best is less expensive.
My favourite is the le tribute
What about grey whale. I just tried it today and it's one of the best I've tried and the bottle is beautiful
Wow! Sounds great! I’ll have to add it to the list! 😊
Gray Whale gin is great! Not sure about it's availability outside of the U.S. though. St. George Distillery in California also make really good ones.
My top 3 in no particular order:
Martin MIller's Westbourne Strength
Junipero
Barr Hill
MM (Westbourne) is sensational and opened my eyes (and taste buds) to other gins several years ago when I took the plunge to something other than Tanqueray.
Junipero is high octane juniper driven as the name would suggest. Just love this stuff. Be careful, it might knock you on your ass.
Barr Hill: More of an Old Tom style, but liquid gold as I mentioned in another comment.
TDDSTL
😂thanks for the advice my friend! Juniperio sound amazing! Can’t wait to try that!!👍
Hi Bobby. Please do a review for Nolets Gin. Thank you.
Nolets Silver Gin
Sorry I can not English ! Gin for me no go ! Nun leider deutsch Danke für dieses Video
Brokers.......A very worthy winner.....and cheap too mate, well done.....
Cheers Ben!
Great video
I have a really bad Gin for you to try, it’s Military special Gin. It’s sold only on US military bases.
😂 that’s the first recommendation for a bad gin I’ve ever received! I hope I get more of these! 👍👍😂😂
No Nonsense Gin Reviews well hell I can send you a bottle if you would like I would love to see a review on it.
The banzai bohemian
That would be awesome! DM me on my Facebook page 👍
I love your 10 all decent well there's a couple ive not had yet I would swap Hampstead for Cromwell from aldi so good
I love how you say that the bins are available world wide...
Sadly the Isle of Man must be out of this world as many of them can not be purchased here; thank goodness for the internet although it does mean we have to wait a bit longer.
Also, have you tried Fynoderee Gin made on the Isle of Man? They make five different types. The Isle of Man 80,000 alcoholics clinging to a rock is an old Manx saying LOL.
Sorry about that Michelle!
I will definitely add that one to the list! 😊
I think it's everywhere because people like it.
Possibly. Or maybe they don’t know any better???? 😊😊
@@nononsensegindrinking5152 Possibly. Or maybe you are wrong?????
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That’s also very possible!! 😂
@@nononsensegindrinking5152 I also like the Hampstead Gin, i looked at the bottle I have and found out it's distilled in Germany. It's off my shopping list now LOL.
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Awesome! Let me know what you think! I’m sure you will love it and it’s an incredible price! 😊👍
Leopold's is still my favorite gin
I must try that one! 😊
I thought you had lost your mind with #2 & #3. I found those 2 bloody awful, and high up on my worst gin list. Thankfully, you redeemed yourself with #1. I call Brokers my vacation gin, because I only buy it (and stock up) on vacation. It's much cheaper in States I vacation in, than my home State. When we moved late last year, I was surprised at the number of bowler caps I found and tossed. I also agree that original Bombay is better than Sapphire. I've seen Brooklyn at my liquor store and dismissed it as another lame US gin. Because of your video, I will definitely give that one a try to check out their claim of "hand-crushed fresh juniper berries".
I don't like Bombay Saffire either. I'm happy standard Bombay made the top 10. One of my faves.
Glad you agree Michael ! 👍
Bobby Im so Happy there is another Gin aficionado out there ever since my first drink of gin I realized this is the greatest man-made Spirit on EarthI love the history behind it I love the botanicals I love the dry I love the wet I love the new styles the frooties I love everything there is about Jen and when you open up a new bottle I open up a bottle with you and I try it for the first time with you my man is just so cool there's someone out there that just loves Jenny as much as I do one day I hope to be able to meet you at some some liquor store or something and shake your hand sir thank you for what you do I always have a drinking buddy now
Hey Citizen Joe!
Thank you so much for your lovely message my friend! So glad to hear that you enjoy my videos! I’m just one guy in my apartment making videos so it’s always great to hear when people around the world are watching and enjoying. Glad to have you on board my friend 😊👍
Broker's?? Whaaaaaaat!!?? My bottle has to be a very bad batch, because it is totally flavourless, taste like water, no junipers at all, big dissapointment! My bottle of Bombay Sapphire is way better. Great channel, I suscribe. Cheers from Argentina!
Oh no! Sorry about this FragRevel! Batches do vary from time to time so maybe you git a bad one. Sorry to disappoint. 😫
Welcome to my channel though and I hope you stick around. 😊
Nordes Atlantic gin does a lot for me.
Has anyone had Williams chase gin?
Bombay Original over the English Estate?
I love your videos but you've neglected some great German gins. Try Siegfried, Niemand Gin, Rhein Gin, Urban Berlin Gin, Berliner Brandstifter, Daisy Gin
I am disappointed Hendricks or Roku is not included. I bought a bottle of Brokers on the back of your suggesstion, but I think in this list there are at least 4 or 5 better than Brokers.
When will you review the world's best selling gin? Ginebra San Miguel from the Philippines. The Filipino people (not the English or Dutch) are the world's most voracious gin drinkers.
I can’t find it here unfortunately Barney 😩
Wow nice!
Come discover our degustation in a french way with french gin!
Where can I order Brokers online?
Hey gibby
Where abouts are you?
The Lidl gin is 6.81€ here in germany
6,15€ in Romania
Great stuff!
Do you think you can review Lordson gin? Seems like one of the most affordable ones and widespread after Gordon's. Thanks
Thanks Skinnyuser
I haven’t seen it here in the uk but I will definitely try to track some down👍
Hi, there is a gin that I’d like to see you do a review of from South Africa. This gin is made of or flavoured with rose petals and cucumber. I think that it sounds very refreshing and unique for a gin and believe that it would be amazing as a Drink in the afternoon with a small Greek salad and salmon dish. In fact I think that it would be an unusual product to use to cure smoked salmon.
And that is something else that you might want to do… I can see that you’ve got some cocktails but how about cooking with gin? There are quite a few recipes that are very tasty then have gin is one of the main ingredients.
The first one that comes to mind is a lemon and gin sorbet.
And Jen and tonic is a very traditional way of drinking gin… However, I believe the tonic use will greatly affect the flavour and quality of the drink. So could you please do a review of and then a list of the top 10 tonic waters that you would recommend for Guinness. And do a different tonic waters react differently enough in Different gins that there are a recommended rules to follow when it comes to how to choose the tonic for the different types of gins?
Great ideas Ngaire! I’ll add them to the list 😊
That's hendrick's gin
You should try "Seven Crofts" Scottish Dry Gin, its production is artisanal and in this case it means quality.
The content as well as the container are enjoyable, the bottle is a wonderful piece of glasswork. When you open the bottle you smell the quality of the ingredients, a first note of peppercorn hits you, it's fragrant without having a sort of bad bitterness, then you smell pine leaves, citrus, and finally juniper.
When in mouth, it is the most delicate gin I tasted so far, every note mentioned above is found, nothing overpowers the rest, it's bitter but it's delightful bitterness. The same distillery does limited series that I haven't got a chance to try since it is not available here in Canada ☹️ I dream of the day where it will become available here, I Discovered Seven Crofts because I was gifted a Bottle when my sister living in Scotland visited me here in Canada.
Thanks for the suggestion. I’ll definitely try to get some of this 😊
Try the Verano... 🍋🍉