On Aug 2, 8:48*am, John Kuthe > wrote:
> On Aug 1, 11:29*pm, "Ed Pawlowski" > wrote:
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> > 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...

Yes, a very handy thing to have around the farm. We revived a half-
frozen calf with a bottle of some kind of bourbon.

John Kane, Kingston ON Canada