If I have one complaint on your comparison videos (not just this one, but your whisk(e)y ones as well) is that your comparisons are rarely price comparible. I don't think most of us are going to be considering a bottom shelf bottle with a mid priced bottle. Yes, there are higher priced bottles that are not worth the money, but those should be compared to other bottles in the same price category for a valid comparison. For example, in this video, a comparison between Bombay Sapphire and regular Tangueray might have been more appropriate. Or Tangueray 10 vs. one of Bombay's other options.
Gin is a diversion from my love of whiskey. I've been a Beefeaters fan for my entire adult life. I normally do Gimlets but have since moved to Rickeys. At the ripe old age of 73, I'm getting itchy to try other gins. My next stop is The Botanist. This video gave me new options to try.
Glad to hear it. My dad was a Beefeater martini man and I'll use it in a pinch but Tanqueray 10 is my new go-to after doing the side by side tasting with Bombay Sapphire. I actually changed my mind after going through all these gins. Jump in our exclusive online education platform! Join using the link in the video description! Cheers!
I really like Empress 1908 probably because it is very floral but also mild. Makes a great gin and tonic with Fever Tree Elderflower. There is a great recipe on youtube for a Winterberry Soda that uses Empress as well.
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I'm a Beefeater, Tanqueray 10 guy normally when in the mood for a Martini. Really enjoyed the comparisons. There were a few I've never tried and so have no opinion, but agree with your evaluation of everything I have tried. I noticed the Citadelle behind you. Would be interesting to add that and regular Tanqueray and Hendrick's to the evaluation process. Also Dalton, St. George, The Botanist, North Shore Distillery No. 6 and No. 11, Dingle, probably others that don't immediately come to mind. Some of these may not be widely available so not worth reviewing. I'd skip all the flavored gins, too, unless you want to do a video on how those might be used in cocktails. Ideas for Part 2!
Appreciate the ideas! Citadelle is a solid dry gin. Although I dinged it, Bombay Sapphire was my go-to for a gin and tonic, but I am going back to Tanqueray 10 after doing the side-by-side tastings. You should jump in our exclusive online education platform. Join with the link in the video description. Cheers!
I was introduced to Monkey 47 while visiting Germany a few years back. Having been a long time Hendricks drinker, I was so happy to have found Monkey. Both are terrific Gins. Thanks for the overview.
I experiment with a lot of floral cocktails, I love those Hendricks floral special editions for that. But Monkey 47 is better for just drinking neat or rocks.
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Thanks for the overview of gins. I have to agree with you on almost every one of your observations. I am a big fan of Martin Miller gins for their flavor and being great in megronis.
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My favourite London Dry style gin is Brokers. It has the complexities of Bombay Sapphire with the intensity of Tanqueray. Other gins worth a taste are Ungava Gin, made with botanicals fround growing on the tundra near Ungava Bay in Quebec and Gin Mare from Spain with it's own unique style.
I was surprised by your review of Aviation- i bought a bottle on sale to try as it has a premium price - i found the anise seed flavour was dominant and not at all welcome in a martini. Anise flavor was not mentioned in your review- (I agree not to buy it)
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As a Yank who lived and worked on a British ship for four years I learned to appreciate gin. My go to cocktail is a gin and tonic and rarely drink martinis. Your analysis is very good and I do not dispute what you have said except to say I have a very individualized taste and I am frankly in favor of citrus forward gins. Despite your less than favorable reviews of Tanqueray Rangpur and Bluecoat I unapologetically declare these two as my favorites ... for mixing. In my view if you are mixing gin in a cocktail it does not have to be complex or subtle, although drinking neat is another matter. It is a matter of taste after all. By the way, being a Philadelphian does not prejudice me in favor of Bluecoat, but it does Philadelphia proud that such a fine product is produced in the City Of Brotherly Love.
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I’m 75 and my wife and I have enjoyed gin and tonic in the summertime for probably fifty years. We insist on making it out of Beefeater gin and Schweppes tonic water. In our opinion no other ingredient combination compares, and isn’t a real G & T.
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interestingly, I agree with all of your choices there EXCEPT Tanqueray 10, which I think smells and tastes like an aftershave. I'd take Bombay Sapphire over Number 10 every time.
Seagram’s Extra Dry Gin is my go to for martinis, because of the dryness. I use very little Vermouth, and Olives stuffed with Jalapeños. It’s lip smackingly good. I don’t like “floofy” gins except for other cocktails like gin and tonic.
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An excellent comparison of various gin pairings. However I think you missed an obvious pairing. Hendricks (regular) vs another cucumber gin. A lot of people like the smooth flavor of Hendricks and we have some other clone cucumber gins (Esme). That would have been a good pairing to evaluate.
Noting the matter with Gordons... I like the straightforward juniper and the bite at the end. Bombay Sapphire is a disgusting melange suitable for pouring down the sink.
Very informative! I've only purchased 2 of the underperformers. The empress lingers on the shelf. Didn't hate aviation but not particularly memorable. Plymouth is my most repurchased gin by far.
I picked up a bottle of the Rhubarb+ginger gin in Heathrow's duty free, hoping for an innovative, can't-get-at-home gin. What I got is the overpowering flavor of wild cherry cough syrup. Glad you gave a shout out to Monkey 47, my favorite.
Great video. I have always enjoyed Tanqueray and have been looking for something to replace my Greenhouse gin from Texas. I don't seem to be able to get Greenhouse in North Carolina. Now that you have your elimination bracket started are we going to find out who would win the Superbowl of gins?
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Nice video! I do think some of the comparisons were a little mis-matched. New Amsterdam could better be compared to other cheaper gins like Seagrams, ie..... cheap vs cheap. Glad to see Bluecoat gin in the comparisons. I think Bluecoat is much better then NoLets. Other gins I would like to have seen are some of the amazing Icelandinc gins, Gunpowder gin from Ireland, and Cidatelle gin. Last note.... anyone who appreciates gin should take the Beefeater Gin Distillery tour in London.
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I can't disagree with any of this. I'd probably add that Empress is good for two things: gin and tonics, and the Aviation. It works well with the tonic mater in a G&T and it looks pretty.. It's probably the best for an Aviation because you can keep the amount of Creme de Violette in the drink down (which, lets face it, tastes like soap) but still get the correct color. I tried using it in a martini and was not impressed. Cheers!
Excellent question. I was a Bombay Sapphire guy until I put it next to Tanqueray 10 and now my mind is made up. I also like Tanqueray Sevilla Orange for a lovely Gin and Tonic. Jump in our exclusive online education platform! Join using the link in the video description! Cheers!
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Weird comparing flavored gins to non-flavored gins. I don’t think anyone is buying a flavored gin and looking to use it like a dry gin. A lot of these gins that are being directly compared and recommended seem to not be like each other or fair comparisons at all. Especially comparing a contemporary style to a dry style.
I am sorry, but I beg to differ in both your apparent biases and conclusions. 1st: I have gin library and have most of these gins in it. Examples of each approach, IMHO - e.g., Modern (London & Western, Scottish, Irish, etc.), London Dry, Japanese, colored Gins (indigo, pink, empress, etc.), new and old deliberately flavorful ones (Genever, Old Tom, Terroir, Honey, Sloe, Botanicals, Navy, Jalapeño, lemon, saffron), etc. - should be sampled by its classification AND in keeping with its intended use-case and maybe then compared to its brethren. For example, comparing the vast differences between Roku and Ki No Bi Japanese gins would be more edifying than comparing Roku to Aviation. 2nd: your other bias is your personal taste being offered as a final conclusion/judgment (“you should not buy” and “avoid” and even “so you don’t have to [buy]”), not as an opinion which many would disagree with you on. I was underwhelmed by your article.
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Thanks for the analysis! I need some advice: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). Could you explain how to move them to Binance?
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If I have one complaint on your comparison videos (not just this one, but your whisk(e)y ones as well) is that your comparisons are rarely price comparible. I don't think most of us are going to be considering a bottom shelf bottle with a mid priced bottle. Yes, there are higher priced bottles that are not worth the money, but those should be compared to other bottles in the same price category for a valid comparison. For example, in this video, a comparison between Bombay Sapphire and regular Tangueray might have been more appropriate. Or Tangueray 10 vs. one of Bombay's other options.
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Gin is a diversion from my love of whiskey. I've been a Beefeaters fan for my entire adult life. I normally do Gimlets but have since moved to Rickeys. At the ripe old age of 73, I'm getting itchy to try other gins. My next stop is The Botanist. This video gave me new options to try.
Glad to hear it. My dad was a Beefeater martini man and I'll use it in a pinch but Tanqueray 10 is my new go-to after doing the side by side tasting with Bombay Sapphire. I actually changed my mind after going through all these gins. Jump in our exclusive online education platform! Join using the link in the video description! Cheers!
If you can figure Three Key, I'd highly recommend it.
@@darkoanton5 I'll look for it!
I really like Empress 1908 probably because it is very floral but also mild. Makes a great gin and tonic with Fever Tree Elderflower. There is a great recipe on youtube for a Winterberry Soda that uses Empress as well.
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What about the Irish gins, great sipping gin
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I'm a Beefeater, Tanqueray 10 guy normally when in the mood for a Martini. Really enjoyed the comparisons. There were a few I've never tried and so have no opinion, but agree with your evaluation of everything I have tried.
I noticed the Citadelle behind you. Would be interesting to add that and regular Tanqueray and Hendrick's to the evaluation process. Also Dalton, St. George, The Botanist, North Shore Distillery No. 6 and No. 11, Dingle, probably others that don't immediately come to mind. Some of these may not be widely available so not worth reviewing. I'd skip all the flavored gins, too, unless you want to do a video on how those might be used in cocktails. Ideas for Part 2!
Appreciate the ideas! Citadelle is a solid dry gin. Although I dinged it, Bombay Sapphire was my go-to for a gin and tonic, but I am going back to Tanqueray 10 after doing the side-by-side tastings. You should jump in our exclusive online education platform. Join with the link in the video description. Cheers!
I was introduced to Monkey 47 while visiting Germany a few years back. Having been a long time Hendricks drinker, I was so happy to have found Monkey. Both are terrific Gins. Thanks for the overview.
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I experiment with a lot of floral cocktails, I love those Hendricks floral special editions for that. But Monkey 47 is better for just drinking neat or rocks.
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Thanks for the overview of gins. I have to agree with you on almost every one of your observations. I am a big fan of Martin Miller gins for their flavor and being great in megronis.
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My favourite London Dry style gin is Brokers. It has the complexities of Bombay Sapphire with the intensity of Tanqueray. Other gins worth a taste are Ungava Gin, made with botanicals fround growing on the tundra near Ungava Bay in Quebec and Gin Mare from Spain with it's own unique style.
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I was surprised by your review of Aviation- i bought a bottle on sale to try as it has a premium price - i found the anise seed flavour was dominant and not at all welcome in a martini. Anise flavor was not mentioned in your review- (I agree not to buy it)
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Nolet’s Gin is my favorite. So good it’s enjoyable enough to take it neat. Maybe one ice cube. Cheers
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As a Yank who lived and worked on a British ship for four years I learned to appreciate gin. My go to cocktail is a gin and tonic and rarely drink martinis. Your analysis is very good and I do not dispute what you have said except to say I have a very individualized taste and I am frankly in favor of citrus forward gins. Despite your less than favorable reviews of Tanqueray Rangpur and Bluecoat I unapologetically declare these two as my favorites ... for mixing. In my view if you are mixing gin in a cocktail it does not have to be complex or subtle, although drinking neat is another matter. It is a matter of taste after all. By the way, being a Philadelphian does not prejudice me in favor of Bluecoat, but it does Philadelphia proud that such a fine product is produced in the City Of Brotherly Love.
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Well done video
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I’m 75 and my wife and I have enjoyed gin and tonic in the summertime for probably fifty years. We insist on making it out of Beefeater gin and Schweppes tonic water. In our opinion no other ingredient combination compares, and isn’t a real G & T.
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Not an expert, but Boodles was always a favorite, with Tanqueray a good alternative.
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interestingly, I agree with all of your choices there EXCEPT Tanqueray 10, which I think smells and tastes like an aftershave. I'd take Bombay Sapphire over Number 10 every time.
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Good breakdown!
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Seagram’s Extra Dry Gin is my go to for martinis, because of the dryness. I use very little Vermouth, and Olives stuffed with Jalapeños. It’s lip smackingly good. I don’t like “floofy” gins except for other cocktails like gin and tonic.
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Vermouth?
@@JohnCarroll-k5e Just a hint of it. I put a cap full in the glass, I swirl it, and dump it out.
An excellent comparison of various gin pairings. However I think you missed an obvious pairing. Hendricks (regular) vs another cucumber gin. A lot of people like the smooth flavor of Hendricks and we have some other clone cucumber gins (Esme). That would have been a good pairing to evaluate.
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Hayman's is a favorite, but I am anxious to try the Japanese gin.
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Noting the matter with Gordons... I like the straightforward juniper and the bite at the end. Bombay Sapphire is a disgusting melange suitable for pouring down the sink.
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Very informative! I've only purchased 2 of the underperformers. The empress lingers on the shelf. Didn't hate aviation but not particularly memorable. Plymouth is my most repurchased gin by far.
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Based on my experience, I could have written your same comment word for word, Otis!
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I picked up a bottle of the Rhubarb+ginger gin in Heathrow's duty free, hoping for an innovative, can't-get-at-home gin. What I got is the overpowering flavor of wild cherry cough syrup. Glad you gave a shout out to Monkey 47, my favorite.
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Yeoman Warders. Well done.
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Beefeater is the universal mixer. It tends to work where others won't. I do not use it for gin and tonic or a martini. That's what Sipsmith is for.
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New Amsterdam is the only Gin that I had to pour down drain, it is really bad.
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Great video. I have always enjoyed Tanqueray and have been looking for something to replace my Greenhouse gin from Texas. I don't seem to be able to get Greenhouse in North Carolina.
Now that you have your elimination bracket started are we going to find out who would win the Superbowl of gins?
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Nice video! I do think some of the comparisons were a little mis-matched. New Amsterdam could better be compared to other cheaper gins like Seagrams, ie..... cheap vs cheap. Glad to see Bluecoat gin in the comparisons. I think Bluecoat is much better then NoLets. Other gins I would like to have seen are some of the amazing Icelandinc gins, Gunpowder gin from Ireland, and Cidatelle gin. Last note.... anyone who appreciates gin should take the Beefeater Gin Distillery tour in London.
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I can't disagree with any of this. I'd probably add that Empress is good for two things: gin and tonics, and the Aviation. It works well with the tonic mater in a G&T and it looks pretty.. It's probably the best for an Aviation because you can keep the amount of Creme de Violette in the drink down (which, lets face it, tastes like soap) but still get the correct color. I tried using it in a martini and was not impressed. Cheers!
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Spot on. Empress & Bluecoat were so disappointing.
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I have 9 out of 10. Must be doing something right!
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My favorite is Fords.
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What, of these winners is your favorite my dude? For neat, martinis, mixing. Prey tell good sir!
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Have you tried Leopolds gin
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Weird comparing flavored gins to non-flavored gins. I don’t think anyone is buying a flavored gin and looking to use it like a dry gin. A lot of these gins that are being directly compared and recommended seem to not be like each other or fair comparisons at all. Especially comparing a contemporary style to a dry style.
I am sorry, but I beg to differ in both your apparent biases and conclusions.
1st: I have gin library and have most of these gins in it. Examples of each approach, IMHO - e.g., Modern (London & Western, Scottish, Irish, etc.), London Dry, Japanese, colored Gins (indigo, pink, empress, etc.), new and old deliberately flavorful ones (Genever, Old Tom, Terroir, Honey, Sloe, Botanicals, Navy, Jalapeño, lemon, saffron), etc. - should be sampled by its classification AND in keeping with its intended use-case and maybe then compared to its brethren. For example, comparing the vast differences between Roku and Ki No Bi Japanese gins would be more edifying than comparing Roku to Aviation.
2nd: your other bias is your personal taste being offered as a final conclusion/judgment (“you should not buy” and “avoid” and even “so you don’t have to [buy]”), not as an opinion which many would disagree with you on.
I was underwhelmed by your article.
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Despite years of trying I've yet to find any gin I Iike better than Tanqueray
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I think you have the wrong channel.
Jenever, old or young. That's it.
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Good i dont drink gin.
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@schoolofwineandspirits i like IPA's 😁
@@lukesvideogameletsplays4416 Try Tanqueray. You may enjoy it.
And Botanist is superior to them all.
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