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Matt172 said:
bigdom said:
MonkeyMatt said:
I would like to distil some Gin! how does one go about it?
Effectively you need to distill a pure tasteless spirit circa 95% abv, then steep in your chosen botanicals and dilute to appropriate level.
However, there is this plae in London where you can make your own, and they then keep your recipe on the books so you can reorder it
http://portobellostarbar.co.uk/ginstitutelondon/
CAPP0 said:
May have been mentioned already but we've just tried adding grapefruit instead of lemon/lime, after seeing it as a tip in the Sunday paper. Certainly brings an interesting new twist to G&T, we quite enjoyed it!
Just to try someth8ing completelty different, a dash of balsamic vinegar is fancied by some.you know, I have been on this planet for near 30 years, and I have never tastes saffron.
always wondered what it tastes like, but have never had the chance to taste it.
i think at least on supermarket sells it, but it will probably not be that good stuff, but saffron non the less.
anything good to use saffron in?
always wondered what it tastes like, but have never had the chance to taste it.
i think at least on supermarket sells it, but it will probably not be that good stuff, but saffron non the less.
anything good to use saffron in?
Oh and my favourite by far is Hendricks gin, but (uncouth I know) i dont like tonic, any type of tonic. its just to bitter for me to enjoy
so i use ginger ale/beer instead, but nothing as strong as the Jamaican ginger beer, as that drowns out the taste of the gin as its pretty strong.
the fentimans ginger beer is pretty good for that. quite strong but not too strong to overpower the gin.
so i use ginger ale/beer instead, but nothing as strong as the Jamaican ginger beer, as that drowns out the taste of the gin as its pretty strong.
the fentimans ginger beer is pretty good for that. quite strong but not too strong to overpower the gin.
bigdom said:
MonkeyMatt said:
I would like to distil some Gin! how does one go about it?
Effectively you need to distill a pure tasteless spirit circa 95% abv, then steep in your chosen botanicals and dilute to appropriate level.RumpleFugly said:
Now I know this is a little different, but I thought it deserved a mention.
My GF brought it back after one of her business trips and my gosh, it's absolutely gorgeous nectar.
Saffron Gin from France. Very different, but beautiful on a sunny day with a BBQ.
I got some of that for my mam for Christmas a couple of years ago. Quite nice stuff, I ended up drinking most of it myself! Fenwicks stock it. My GF brought it back after one of her business trips and my gosh, it's absolutely gorgeous nectar.
Saffron Gin from France. Very different, but beautiful on a sunny day with a BBQ.
RumpleFugly said:
Now I know this is a little different, but I thought it deserved a mention.
My GF brought it back after one of her business trips and my gosh, it's absolutely gorgeous nectar.
Saffron Gin from France. Very different, but beautiful on a sunny day with a BBQ.
i remember trying some saffron gin and tonic a few years ago. it reminded me of original lucozade in its flavor. My GF brought it back after one of her business trips and my gosh, it's absolutely gorgeous nectar.
Saffron Gin from France. Very different, but beautiful on a sunny day with a BBQ.
Tanq 10 is OK, Hendricks is my preferred regular tipple.
My favourite is 'The Botanist'. It's made by Bruichladdich, an outfit any self-respecting whisky lover should be familiar with. Their gin is superb and I encourage everyone to try it
http://www.bruichladdich.com/the-botanist-islay-dr...
My favourite is 'The Botanist'. It's made by Bruichladdich, an outfit any self-respecting whisky lover should be familiar with. Their gin is superb and I encourage everyone to try it
http://www.bruichladdich.com/the-botanist-islay-dr...
Slink said:
bigdom said:
MonkeyMatt said:
I would like to distil some Gin! how does one go about it?
Effectively you need to distill a pure tasteless spirit circa 95% abv, then steep in your chosen botanicals and dilute to appropriate level.
Thanks for the responses!
I've tried a few different gins (and tonics) since I posted the question and my favourite so far is Hendricks gin. It taste is much more complex than Gordans (quite harsh), Greenalls (nicer than Gordans, but a bit rough around the edges) and Bombay Sapphire (quite sweet).
My favourite tonic is Fever Tree without a shadow of a doubt. Much better than the cheap own brand tonics and the sickly sweet Schwepps.
So; firm favourite is Hendricks and Fever Tree, with a slice of cucumber.
Still got lots more to try though! Hic.
I've tried a few different gins (and tonics) since I posted the question and my favourite so far is Hendricks gin. It taste is much more complex than Gordans (quite harsh), Greenalls (nicer than Gordans, but a bit rough around the edges) and Bombay Sapphire (quite sweet).
My favourite tonic is Fever Tree without a shadow of a doubt. Much better than the cheap own brand tonics and the sickly sweet Schwepps.
So; firm favourite is Hendricks and Fever Tree, with a slice of cucumber.
Still got lots more to try though! Hic.
tertius said:
Sipsmith - fabulous gin, actually made in London too.
Was going to recommend this as well. You can do a tour of their mini distillery and some tasting. One of my favorite eateries and somewhere I'd recommend if you ever find yourself in West London is http://charlottes.co.uk/bistro/bar/gin/. They have loads of gins, detailed menus about their gins and pretty knowledgeable on the matter of gin!
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