On Sat 01 Aug 2009 09:54:19p, told us...

> "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
>

I prefer Boodles for botht martinis and G&T.

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Wayne Boatwright
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