What is a good gin to order at a bar?

What gins do most bars have?

Dominated by big names like Bombay, Oxley, Tanqueray and Beefeater, a quality bar should carry multiple options. These gins are full of botanicals with juniper dominating most in full force. As the name suggests, they have a very dry palate.

What is the most popular type of gin?

Tanqueray London Dry Gin continues to be one of the world's most popular gin brands, again selling in excess of 4 million cases in 2020.

What's considered top shelf gin?

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.

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 the bar gin good?

The Bar Premium Dry Gin has floral, juniper notes, and a grapefruit finish. It holds itself well against stronger flavors, so this is a good gin you can experiment with G&T mixes. It's perfect with a slice of grapefruit, lemon, and green bell pepper.

Which tonic water is best?

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.

Is Bombay Sapphire a top shelf gin?

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.

What is the best affordable gin?

What is the smoothest tasting gin?

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.

Is Tanqueray a good gin?

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.

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.

What type of gin is Hendricks?

Hendrick's is the number one super premium gin in the world. Hendrick's is a distilled comprised from a proprietary recipe featuring 11 botanicals collected from the four corners of the world.

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.

Which is better Hendricks vs Bombay Sapphire?

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.

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.

Is Bombay gin a good gin?

For good reason, Bombay Sapphire Gin is one of the most popular premium gins on the market. A hand-selected bouquet of ten botanicals is vapor-infused into this London dry gin. It's one of those gins that has a distinct gin flavor without being overpowering, making it ideal for mixing into any gin cocktail.

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.

What type of gin is Monkey 47?

community rating. Hailing from Germany's Black Forest, Monkey 47 is an exotic gin made with a molasses base. The 47 refers to the number of botanicals used which includes such unlikely fruit ingredients like lingonberries, blackberries, and honey pomelo.

Is Tanqueray gin the same as Gordons?

Popular with the Royal Navy, bottles of the product were distributed all over the world. In 1898 Gordon & Co. amalgamated with Charles Tanqueray & Co. to form Tanqueray Gordon & Co. All production moved to the Gordon's Goswell Road site.

What tonic is best with gin?

What do you mix gin with?

Gin goes fantastically well with citrus (as we know from the classic garnishes of lime or lemon). Bitter lemon is a popular alternative among those who don't particularly enjoy the taste of tonic, and it's handy to have in the cupboard as it goes well with most gins, particularly, of course, the citrus-led ones.

How do you choose gin tonic?

In the case of clear-cut classic gins, the juniper berry is very pronounced, and so it's important to choose a classic tonic water that respects this character of the gin. This type of gin doesn't go very well with tonics that have a pronounced citrus or flowery taste.