What brand of gin is best?

  • Best Overall: Sipsmith London Dry. ...
  • Best for Martinis: Tanqueray London Dry. ...
  • Best for Gin & Tonics: Bombay Sapphire Gin. ...
  • Best for Negronis: Monkey 47 Gin. ...
  • Best Budget: Hayman's London Dry. ...
  • Best Top Shelf: NOLET's Reserve Gin. ...
  • Best London Dry: Beefeater London Dry. ...
  • Best to Drink Neat: Gray Whale Gin.
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What is the number 1 gin in the world?

The Ginebra San Miguel brand is by far the world's most popular gin, selling more than 31 million 9-liter cases in 2020. Gordon's came in second with just under seven million cases sold.
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What is a decent gin brand?

Tanqueray. Tanqueray is one of the best-selling gins in the world, and a superb (and affordable) example of the London dry category. The flagship expression combines bright flavors of juniper and citrus in equal proportions, making this a go-to bottle for cocktails.
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Is Bombay or Tanqueray better?

The key botanicals in Bombay Sapphire lend it a dry and astringent flavor, which is reminiscent of juniper. Tanqueray has a stronger juniper flavor, but it's also more full-bodied and smooth.
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Is Gordon's a good gin?

It's certainly an iconic gin with a long and rich history. Aside from its history, Gordon's is an affordable, mass produced and traditional London Dry Gin. At the low end of the market in terms of price, it compares well with supermarket own brands and makes a reasonable G&T.
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Which is better gin Beefeater or Tanqueray?

The Tanqueray comes in smoother, sweeter and bigger bodied. It tastes like I swallowed shampoo. Beefeater has a longer lasting finish in flavor but shorter burn finish, while Tanqueray's flavor fades quickly and burns longer.
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What is the smoothest tasting gin?

  • Best Overall: Sipsmith London Dry. ...
  • Best for Martinis: Tanqueray London Dry. ...
  • Best for Gin & Tonics: Bombay Sapphire Gin. ...
  • Best for Negronis: Monkey 47 Gin. ...
  • Best Budget: Hayman's London Dry. ...
  • Best Top Shelf: NOLET's Reserve Gin. ...
  • Best London Dry: Beefeater London Dry. ...
  • Best to Drink Neat: Gray Whale Gin.
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Is Bombay Sapphire a good gin?

Bombay Sapphire Gin is one of the more popular premium gins on the market for a very good reason. This London dry gin is vapor-infused with a hand-selected bouquet of 10 botanicals. It one of those that is distinctly gin but not overwhelmingly flavored, which makes it ideal for mixing into any gin cocktail.
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What is the best affordable gin?

The 10 Best Cheap Gins of 2022
  • Best Overall: Gordon's London Dry Gin at Drizly. ...
  • Best Western-Style Gin: New Amsterdam Gin at Drizly. ...
  • Best High-Proof: Booth's London Dry Gin at Drizly. ...
  • Best Sweet: ...
  • Best for a Gin and Tonic: ...
  • Best for Martinis: ...
  • Best for Fruity Cocktails: ...
  • Best for Hendrick's Drinkers:
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What is the most expensive gin?

Jam Jar Gin Morus LXIV

It's no surprise the most expensive gin in the world comes from a nation of gin lovers. Distilled from the leaves of a single ancient Mulberry tree, this English gin takes more than two years to produce and is worth A$7,400 per bottle.
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Should you refrigerate gin?

Store it in a cool, dark cupboard or shelf out of direct sunlight if you can't keep it in the fridge or freezer, and it should be fine. More importantly, though, gin should never be served at room temperature!
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Is Bombay Sapphire top shelf?

Cocktails. Although its placement encourages folks to look to Bombay Sapphire as the top shelf, I think its risen to fame on the strength of its Gin and Tonic [and Martini]. First, with Tonic, it brings a subtle citrusy note, and really takes a stand-offish approach to juniper. This is where it's won over millions.
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Which is better Bombay Sapphire or Hendricks?

Although the alcohol content of Bombay at 94 proof is higher than that of Hendrick's at 88 proof, the nose on Hendrick's is hotter. Behind the alcohol comes aromas of lemon-lime citrus, pine forest, and sage. The alcohol kick on the first sip of Hendrick's is like drinking hot sauce.
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What's the difference between Bombay Gin and Bombay Sapphire gin?

Bombay is a more robust, straightforward, almost brutal gin. It lends itself to ice, tonic or a dry martini. Sapphire, on the other hand, is made for the new wave of gin-based cocktails. In martini form, it is more forgiving than older spirits--able to absorb too much vermouth and live with too little, either way.
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What gin do bartenders use?

Wolff parses out these three choices: “A classic London Dry: Beefeater, which is dry, with strong juniper-forward notes, and a balance of citrus and other botanicals. An Old Tom style of gin: Ransom, where the sweetness comes from the botanicals. And for a New American style: St. George Spirits' Terroir Gin.”
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Is gin better than vodka?

Being flavorless and odorless, Vodka is one of the most preferred spirit choices for preparing a wide variety of cocktails while gin is the second best as it may not go well with different types of ingredients that risk conflict with its flavor. Gin can be best mixed with straight flavors like in the Gin and Tonic.
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Is gin stronger than vodka?

In fact, the average ABV of vodka is virtually identical to that of gin (40%), though the upper extremes on vodka are a little more severe (95%vs 76%). As a result, it's safe to say that getting drunk on gin isn't much more difficult than getting drunk on vodka.
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Why is Tanqueray so good?

Juniper can impart floral, citrus, and even black pepper spice notes to the mix without the support of any of the other botanicals. Part of what makes Tanqueray so great is how it uses the juniper along with just the right level of a few other botanicals to make a gin that's extraordinarily flavorful and complex.
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Is Beefeater gin a top shelf?

While brands like Beefeater and Tanqueray are at the top of the list for a good London dry gin, there are other popular bottles. Bols Genever and Hayman's Old Tom Gin are still popular. Newer stars on the liquor shelf like Aviation and Hendrick's are as well.
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Is Gordon's good for gin and Tonic?

Gordon's is a classic London dry gin that is really reasonably priced. Don't let the plastic bottle in which you'll often find it fool you; this bright, crisp gin has the perfect balance of juniper, citrus, and spice, making it an excellent option for a Gin & Tonic.
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Which gin has the highest juniper berry content?

Sipsmith uses triple the amount of juniper berries in this expression as in its normal London Dry, chasing “a desire to create the ultimate gin for juniper lovers.” It's also 57.7 percent ABV, making it a solid pick for a strong Gin & Tonic.
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