Best gin on Reddit

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Tanqueray

4.6

(68)

"Likes: Tanqueray No. 10."

"Tanqueray, Tonic Water (Fever Tree is the high quality stuff)..."

"Tanq."

"Hands down."

"There are no gin lovers who dislike it."

"About as good as it gets"

"Knock his socks off"

"Definitely Tanq or Sipsmith on the Negronis, Last Word, or other equal parts stuff."

"Plymouth and Roku would be my recommendations"

"None"

Beefeater

4.3

(66)

"My dad (84) has been drinking Beefeaters since 1959. He knows things."

"Solid choice"

"I’m a beefeater guy for almost every gin drink."

"Of preference, Beefeater - for last words, and everything."

"Beefeater is my go to.. for all gin things, actually."

"Beefeater, Fever Tree Indian Tonic Water, and a lemon wedge."

"Beefeater is the gold standard for mixing."

"Beefeater. Look no further."

"I think Beefeater is the best budget friendly gin."

"I would highly recommend beefeater and tanqueray."

Plymouth

4.5

(47)

"Try Plymouth gin in a martini."

"If you've never made a negroni with Plymouth gin I HIGHLY recommend it."

"For a drink with a high proportion of gin, like the Clover Club, Plymouth is often the best."

"Plymouth is still my hands-down favorite."

"Plymouth is the gin you need."

"Plymouth for everything ever."

"The original recipe calls for Plymouth."

"Give Plymouth a go."

"Plymouth or Boodles for me."

"Plymouth navy strength."

Roku

4.7

(33)

"Gin silk."

"Roku is amazing!!"

"I am a huge fan of Roku gin."

"Roku, Grey Whale, and Monkey 47 are my go to gins."

"Is by far my favorite."

"My normal go to Gin for Tonic is Roku."

"Is my go to."

"I think Roku is an all around lovely gin for under $50."

"So far my personal favorite that is readily available is Roku."

"I’d suggest Roku."

Hendrick's

4.5

(32)

"If you find juniper flavor to be overpowering at first"

"It is sublime."

"It was great."

"This is my new top. Even above Midsummer."

"The house Carina G&T is made with Hendricks."

"Hendricks."

"Light gin"

"Hendricks is my go to."

"It add bitterness"

"Both great affordable gins"

The Botanist

4.4

(21)

"The Botanist is a great gin!"

"I just drank a bottle of Botanist, pretty bomb!"

"I try to always keep on hand."

"Great combo of value, good product, and a gorgeous bottle"

"Tasty"

"The Botanist is the best in a G&T… I’ve tested many gins in direct comparison to The Botanist, and it always comes out on top."

"My choices would be: Dry: The Botanist or Monkey 47."

"Go to"

"From there you could branch out into more floral like Hendricks or The Botanist."

"Would be a good choice."

Monkey 47

4.8

(18)

"Monkey 47."

"If price isn't an object Monkey 47 100%. Cut above everything else. period."

"Even though it’s German."

"I try to always keep on hand."

"I’d get the monkey 47 of the ones you listed. Very good gin."

"I think you gotta have the Monkey 47."

"And I am surprised not to see mention : Monkey 47 gin. Expensive. But tasty."

"Monkey 47 just because it hasn't made the list and it should be on every gin persons list."

"Monkey 47 is incredible 🍸."

"Favorites"

Bombay Sapphire

4.1

(19)

"Bombay Sapphire."

"I’m biased. EVERYTHING works perfectly with Sapphire."

"It’s definitely are favorite now."

"Also delicious"

"In the USA, here are a few suggestions: * Bombay Sapphire * Ginraw * Sippsmith green label * Bluecoat * Dripping Springs * Botanist"

"Tank 10 or Bombay Sapphire."

"Works just fine."

"I like bombay sapphire very botanically flavored."

"A standard London dry would be the classic type of gin for this cocktail."

"Bombay Sapphire or Plymouth gin I think would be a better starting point than a London Dry."

Sipsmith

4.3

(16)

"Are all we buy."

"Definitely Tanq or Sipsmith on the Negronis, Last Word, or other equal parts stuff."

"I recommend Sipsmith with Fevertree Light as a 'gateway' G&T."

"Their VJOP is great as well if you want to kick it up a notch."

"Sipsmith and Botanist are also excellent for a martini."

"Sipsmith is usually one of my go tos."

"Some of the most juniper forward gins include: Sipsmith V.J.O.P."

"It’s very juniper forward - to me slightly more juniper than Junipero."

"Sipsmith."

"Sipsmith and I prefer Bombay Original London Dry."

#10

Drumshanbo

4.5

(13)

"Drumshanbo for sure, the bottle is really pretty and the gin is excellent."

"Likes: Drumshanbo (all flavors)."

"I try to always keep on hand."

"Lovely"

"Great reviews"

"Reach for Drumshanbo when feeling fancy"

"Drumshanbo is my favorite."

"Drumshanbo or Bar Hill Tom Cat."

"I really like Drumshanbo personally."

"The Drumshanbo has been a hit."

#11

Gordon's

3.9

(14)

"Don’t sleep on the OG Ian Fleming choice Gordon’s"

"Go to's for cocktails"

"Gordon’s is amazing for the price - college student."

"I'm happy with a Gordons"

"Stay away from cheaper gins"

"Affordability"

"Baseline of "gin that tastes like gin""

"Better value, very similar to Tanq for a fraction of the price"

"Pretty solid; certainly punches above its pricetag"

"Seagram’s or Gordon’s will make you very happy."

#12

Citadelle

4.2

(13)

"My go-to gins for cocktails are Citadelle and Ford’s."

"My favorite."

"Cool to look into"

"I like the following: Citadelle jardin d’ete."

"Citadelle Jardin d’Eté. Bright citrus and herbal notes."

"Big fan of citadelle gin."

"Citadelle would be my pick."

"Citadelle or Hendricks would be my pick."

"Are great lower priced options."

"Citadellegin.com really nice French Gin."

#13

Broker's

4.2

(13)

"I like Brokers, myself."

"Broker's, Beefeater, Tanqueray, Bombay Original, Ford's, or Sipsmith."

"Is good and affordable."

"Just over $20: -Broker's -City of London -Ford's -Beefeater"

"A juniper bomb that is well suited to a gin and tonic."

"It's reasonably priced and my god it's just about perfect with tonic."

"Brokers is legit for martinis."

"Brokers is probably under $20 in most states."

"Just bc I haven't seen it here, Broker's is great."

"Broker's - a juniper-foward London Dry @ 47% abv - I can get a 1.75L for about $24 by me which equates to about $10.29 per 750mL"

#14

Ford's

4.1

(13)

"My go-to gins for cocktails are Citadelle and Ford’s."

"Great too"

"I like Ford’s. It is a really solid gin."

"Are affordable and not too difficult to find."

"Best I’ve tried within my budget is Ford’s."

"Ford's is my go to."

"But I love Fords."

"Ford's is a great and inexpensive choice."

"Plays nice in all gin cocktails"

"Works great"

#15

St. George

4.5

(11)

"My summer go to."

"It gives you the impression of walking through a pine forest on a brisk foggy morning."

"My favorite last words bar none, are with St. George Terrior."

"Fantastic"

"I’m a big fan of St. George"

"St George is one of my favorites."

"St. George Terroir. It smells like an evergreen forest."

"If they like non-London Dry profiles, then St. George Bontanivore."

"Depending on where you live, St George Terroir for the win."

"Are affordable and not too difficult to find."

#16

Barr Hill

4.5

(11)

"Are all we buy."

"I did an event with Todd from Barr Hill years ago."

"Barr Hill makes one of the world's most perfect Martinis."

"Smoothest gin"

"Love Barr Hill Gin as it’s made with honey, makes it a little sweet."

"I’ll occasionally see a Barr Hill gin ~$30."

"Barr Hill with its honey has a really nice richness to it."

"I like Barr Hill."

"Bruto, Cocchi, Barr Hill."

"Barr Hill is very similar to an Old Tom Gin."

#17

Gin Mare

4.8

(10)

"To amplify herbal notes Gin Mare."

"I love gin."

"Examples include Gin Mare and Poli Marconi 42, both of which already contain some basil, rosemary and thyme."

"Gin Mare."

"Love ginmare must try it’s from Spain."

"Try Gin Mare, just a straight up punch of basil and rosemary."

"My daily driver and my go to rec for new people."

"Favorites"

"My top favorites... are more on the modern and extravagant side, like Gin Mare."

#18

Gray Whale

4.2

(11)

"For an ocean spray French 75, Gray Whale."

"I try to always keep on hand."

"Gray Whale, under $40."

"Gray Whale."

"Both fit."

"Adding Gray Whale to the list."

"Gray Whale, The Botanist, any Hendricks except Flora Adora."

"2 Gins that have always been in my cabinet for the last 4 years are Gray Whale and any kind of Drumshambo."

"Gray Whale is great for G&T if you like citrusy notes."

"GRAY WHALE."

#19

Tanqueray No. 10

4.8

(9)

"Tanqueray no. 10 is more citrusy."

"Ditto Tanqueray No. 10 if you haven’t tried it."

"My daily drinker is Tanquiray no 10."

"Tasty"

"Absolute favourite basic gin"

"If you're feeling fancy"

"I like to keep it simple and use Tanqueray 10."

"Tanqueray 10"

#20

Bombay

3.6

(12)

"Impress a person of that age"

"Excellent stuff"

"Of your list, Bombay."

"Bombay Original London Dry is my standard gin."

"A little more balanced between the juniper and the other botanicals"

"Approachable (milder/more citrus forward)"

"Good if you want something drier"

"Highly overrated imo"

"Despise Bombay"

#21

Fords

4.1

(9)

"I vote for Fords. It’s what I use in drinks like sours and punches."

"Fords."

"London dry. Fords is current go to."

"Are great lower priced options."

"I always go back to Fords Gin and Tanqueray."

"I use fords for most things, Roku for more citrus notes, nolets or kurayoshi hakuto premium for floral notes"

"Fords."

#22

Hendricks

4.1

(8)

"Fevertree light and Hendricks is my go-to"

"For floral I’m looking at Hendricks."

"The flora adora version of Hendricks is like sipping a bouquet of flowers."

"If you can find a limited edition Hendricks they make good gifts."

"I’m thinking go with a Mediterranean or even maybe Hendricks orbium is a wormwood gin."

"Any hendricks gin."

"Hendricks."

"I like Hendricks, I like Plymouth, and I like Beefeater."

#23

Tanqueray 10

4.6

(7)

"Tanqueray 10 has an excellent balance of juniper and citrus."

"I would say go ahead and get the Tanqueray 10."

"Hard to beat Tanqueray 10 in a vesper."

"Tanqueray 10."

"I really like Tanqueray 10 for a negroni."

"Drumshanbo and Tanq 10 are another couple of ones I tend to reach for."

"Plymouth/tanq10"

#24

Uncle Val's

4.6

(7)

"Strong lemon"

"My favorite is Uncle Vals botanical, Q lite or Fever Tree tonic and a little lime."

"At $27"

"Delicious"

"Uncle Val's Botanical Gin has quickly become my favorite."

"Would be perfect!!"

"Worth a try"

#25

Boodles

4.4

(7)

"Boodles. My favorite for any cocktail."

"Try Fever Tree tonic and Boodles, 3:1 and lime."

"My preference for a Negroni is Boodles."

"I'm partial to Boodles."

"Boodles."

#26

Malfy

4.4

(7)

"Any of the Malfy options will add a fruit forward/citric composition."

"Malfy’s Rosa probably my favorite daytime because of the refreshing red grapefruit taste."

"Malfy Rosa is absolutely delightful, it’s a grapefruit flavored gin."

"For a lemony gin, I’d go with Malfy Limone."

"I like the following: Malfy con limone."

"Malfy Rosa."

"I can drink Malfy on the rocks, particularly the blood orange."

#27

Isle of Harris

4.8

(6)

"It’s my current favorite."

"If Isle of Harris is available where you are I would recommend that bottle."

"My personal favorite is Isle of Harris."

"Isle of Harris or Sacred."

"Isle of Harris, hands down."

"Isle of Harris is delicious and has a nice looking bottle."

#28

Tanq 10

4.8

(6)

"Tasty"

"Tanq 10 for a special one."

"Tanq 10 was the best, with Bombay Sapphire a sweeter tasting close second."

"Absolute favourite basic gin"

"Tanq 10."

#29

Aviation

4.1

(7)

"My one gin that is always at hand is Aviation."

"Specifically crafted for that cocktail"

"Good for making an Aviation cocktail"

"I found Aviation to be an easy way to start drinking gin."

"I’d probably go Aviation."

"1. Aviation 2. Tanqueray Rangpur 3. Tanqueray 4. Beefeater 5. G & J Greenall's"

"Aviation is the only bottle I've been disappointed with as it was too light in flavor."

#30

Hayman's

4.1

(7)

"For something sweeter."

"An excellent choice equal to Brokers"

"Fantastic gin"

"Hayman’s is also a good choice."

"Haymans"

"Haymans old tom"

"Not a fan of their Old Tom, it tastes like their London Dry but more bitter."

#31

Bluecoat

4.7

(6)

"Bluecoat barrel finished. It’s one of my all-time favs and absolutely delicious."

"Bombay (white label), St. George Botanivore, Bluecoat."

"Bluecoat is all I drink these days."

"Bluecoat recommends exactly this to compliment their botanical profile, which is heavy citrus."

"Bluecoat (citrusy) may all be up your alley."

"Great combo of value, good product, and a gorgeous bottle"

#32

Plymouth Gin

4.6

(5)

"Check out the distillery when you get a chance"

"Plymouth gang reporting in."

"I like Plymouth."

"Plymouth"

"I stock Plymouth solely for martinis."

#33

Botanist

4.4

(5)

"Botanist. It's the best gin for everything."

"Botanist is great gin."

"I think Botanist (very botanically balanced) may all be up your alley."

"Botanist or g'vine nouaison."

"Botanist would work nicely."

#34

St George Terroir

4.4

(5)

"More piney than juniper, but if you want to taste a forest, look for St. George Terroir."

"St George Terroir - it's like drinking a Christmas tree."

"St. George terroir."

"I would suggest St George Terroir or Junipero."

"Try our St George Terroir."

#35

Beefeater Gin

4.0

(5)

"Of those generic off the shelf gins, I'd pick Beefeater."

"I’m a Beefeater’s guy in general."

"I'd have to say Beefeater since it's affordable."

"Beefeater Gordon’s New Amsterdam."

"I usually ask for one of the top 3-4 they just rattle off, like Beefeater, Bombay, Tanqueray."

#36

Junipero

4.0

(5)

"I like Junipero, I find it tasty but clean."

"Junipero."

"I would suggest St George Terroir or Junipero."

"Junipero gin."

"Junipero & Boodles"

#37

Nordes

5.0

(4)

"Nordes (Spanish) makes a spectacular, unique, perfectly balanced negroni."

"Nordes is probably the most unique tasting gin I've ever had. It's much more floral than herbaceous, with a really nice texture."

"Nordes from Galicia Spain."

"Nordes."

#38

Kirkland

4.0

(5)

"I like Kirkland London Dry Gin and it's a staple on my bar shelf."

"Kirkland London Dry Gin and it's a staple on my bar shelf."

"Kirkland London Dry Gin from Costco"

"Tanqueray standard or Kirkland signature London dry (pretty cheap but actually good)."

"Kirkland London Dry from Costco."

#39

Empress

4.5

(4)

"I like Empress, mostly because they’re pretty lol."

"This is subjective, of course, but Empress is excellent in this drink."

"Empress might be a good option."

"For the colour."

#40

Roku Gin

4.5

(4)

"Japanese gin is pretty dang good if you like nolet, check out roku"

"My wife really loves Roku and Dolin's with a lemon twist."

"My personal favorite is Roku Gin because it’s the one gin I can drink without adding tonic or any other mixer."

"While i love roku, i don't think it will have a bold flavor like the other gins listed."

#41

Nolet's

4.3

(4)

"Right now. Nolet + Dolin 2.5:0.5 lemon peel"

"Nolets. It’s delicious."

"If you prefer floral and bright, consider Nolet’s."

"Notes of rose petal and apricot"

#42

Four Pillars

5.0

(3)

"Olive leaf gin that tastes great with reg or Mediterranean Fever Tree, some fresh muddled rosemary and a lemon slice"

"Four Pillars"

#43

ADAMUS

5.0

(3)

"Adamus high end and delicious Portuguese gin."

"Some of the ones I don't see posted often here, so I would assume they're not very well-known."

"ADAMUS GIN from Portugal"

#44

Plymouth Navy Strength

4.7

(3)

"Plymouth Navy Strength."

#45

5.0

(2)

"Dick & Stein"

"My absolute warmest recommendations... are Dick & Stein European Dry Gin."

#59

3.0

(2)

"Seagram’s or Gordon’s will make you very happy."

"94 proof Seagram's Gin Distillers Reserve is $30."

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