On Aug 1, 11:29*pm, "Ed Pawlowski" > wrote:
> I enjoy a gin & tonic in the summer. *Very refreshing light taste, it goes
> with most anything. *I also subscribe to the idea that life is too short for
> cheap booze. *Sitting on the shelf, the cheap and the good stuff look pretty
> much identical, but the smoothness and flavors are worlds apart. *This is
> true for gin, bourbon, Scotch, whatever.
>
> This week I decided to try two gin brands that I've never had before. *One
> is great, the other turned out a bit disappointing (but won't be wasted).
>
> The two I tried are New Amsterdam Diamond (a premium version) and Tanqueray
> Rangpur.
>
> Gin is flavored mostly with juniper berries, but also other botanicals that
> give it a distinct flavor. *The combination of botanicals is what makes each
> distinctive. *The fact that anything is added is what makes it different
> from vodka. *They both start out the same way in the distillation process.
>
> The New Amsterdam is smooth and has pleasant flavors. *It may become one of
> my favorites. *The Rangpur is infused with Rangpur lime and, in my opinion,
> has too much of it. *I'll probably use it mixed with other juices for a
> cocktail rather than plain gin or a G & T. * *So far, by all time favorite
> is Hendrick's. *It is infused with cucumber. *That alone makes it the same
> as eating a salad, right?
>
> * 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.
>
> 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

Gin is nasty, as is Scotch. Both are made with nasty tasting things,
gin with juniper berries and Scotch with water squeezed from an old
fetid peat bog!!

Gimme good old fashioned fresh squeezed Kentucky corn juice anyday!
AKA BOURBON! :-)

John Kuthe...