"Ed Pawlowski" > writes:


> much identical, but the smoothness and flavors are worlds apart. This is
> true for gin, bourbon, Scotch, whatever.

One main advantage to going with the good stuff is less physical
stress. I used to buy a cheap whiskey cuz I was on a tight budget,
but I had to be careful. If I abused it, severe intestinal distress
was the penalty. Keep those water chasers comin'. I finally wised up
and started buying a good quality bourbon. Cost a bit more and I got
a bit less (qty) for the money, but the stress on the ol' pipes
disappeared.

> cocktail rather than plain gin or a G & T. So far, by all time favorite
> is Hendrick's. It is infused with cucumber.

That sounds intriguing. I've always meant to try Hendrick's, but
never have. I'll have to give it a go.

> A few years ago Tanqueray made a version called Malaaca, from a very old
> recipe. I really enjoyed that also, but it is gone from the market. I hope
> they bring it back some day.

Likewise. I didn't know it was no longer available.

> Personal taste will vary, but if I had to list my favorites I'd rank them:
>
> 1. Hendrick's
> 2. Bombay Sapphire
> 3. New Amsterdam Diamond
> 4. Tanqueray Malaaca (discontinued)
> 5. Bombay London Dry
> 6. Plymouth
> 7. Boodles
> 8. Tanqueray Ten
> 9. Beefeater
> 10, Tanqueray London Dry

Go figure. I put your 10 at number 1 for my G&Ts. My first choices are
different for each style of drink.

Boodles for martini
Tanq LD for G&Ts
Sapphire for straight sippin'
Hendrick's sounds like it would be perfect in a V8 Mary.

nb