"Ed Pawlowski" > wrote in message
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> On 11/7/2014 1:13 AM, Cheri wrote:
>
>> There is no perfect G&T IMO, or anything with gin. One of my best
>> friends always drank Beefeaters straight, and the smell is just awful to
>> me, worse than the taste even.
>>
>> Cheri
>
> That is a rather sweeping statement given the multitude and span of
> flavors with gin. While they all have the juniper background, the other
> botanicals greatly changes the flavor.
>
> IMO, Beefeaters makes a good G & T, but I'd not drink it straight. I will
> drink Martin Miller or Tanguaray Ten straight though. Then yhou have some
> of the low end gin that I won't drink under any circumstance as they are
> rough and not good tasting.
>
> Good chance there is a gin out there you'd like. It may or may not be
> expensive and it may or may not be one that I like. If you have the
> opportunity, taste some others. Think of it as flavored vodka.

Yes, and it's my sweeping statement, you have your own. I used to be a
bartender years ago and there are no gins that I like to date. Why would I
keep searching for something I don't care for when there is good vodka
(unflavored), rum, etc. that I do care for? Enjoy your G&T.

Cheri