Comments for the GIN is IN

Comment on Beefeater Summer Gin by Auntie Agent

Auntie Agent — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:15:54 +0000

Lighter and more floral then traditional Beefeater or Beefeater 24, I have found it perfect for warm summer days on our trip at the beach in Santa Cruz. It worked well in a Pimm’s cup but was best servered chilled with a lime twist. 3.5 stars for me.

Comment on New Amsterdam by Auntie Agent

Auntie Agent — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:11:20 +0000

Tried it once and never again. It lacks any body and had vanilla notes. Definitely, not something gin should have. Its price continually drops at BevMor.

Comment on Back River Gin by Unoaked Chardonnay

Unoaked Chardonnay — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:16:31 +0000

On an evening when we aren’t enjoying our usual lovely beverage, he drifts towards Bloody Mary and I head for a gin and tonic. And I join you in praise: Back River Gin is delicious. Sweetgrass will be one of our first stops when we return to Maine. Must say, though, there is never a reason to use tonic made with high fructose corn syrup. It simply drowns all the good in a cocktail. Fever Tree and Q tonics are premium, powerful and bright. The generic brand tonic from Whole Foods is a light touch against your spirits and affordable. And if you check the labels, sometimes White Rock tonic is made with cane sugar instead of HFCS. (They seem to be transitioning, good for them!)

Comment on Back River Gin by Mary Beth Sica

Mary Beth Sica — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:26:12 +0000

Lucky to live in Maine….my favorite gin. I have several bottles in my cabinet. Their cranberry gin is good too. This place also makes this stuff called Cranberrt Smash, a wine and brandy infusion. The owners are great….if anyone is in the Maine area, its worth a trip to Sweetgrass winery and distillery!

Comment on The Tom Collins by Cocktails by Consensus: The Tom Collins | the GIN is IN

Cocktails by Consensus: The Tom Collins | the GIN is IN — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:52:41 +0000

[...] I’m briefly revisiting one of my first posts. When I was young (oh so young, and foolish may I add) I thought a Tom Collins = Gin + Sour Mix. [...]

Comment on 5 Amusing Gin Advertisements from Yesteryear by Michael

Michael — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:45:43 +0000

Sometimes it’s worth reading the fine print. I wonder if the TTB would let an American distiller get away with the WARNING on the Roquintin’s Gin ad?

Comment on 5 Amusing Gin Advertisements from Yesteryear by Aaron

Aaron — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:17:28 +0000

There’s a lot of pretty out there vermouth ads too. But I love the Art Deco motif.

Comment on 5 Amusing Gin Advertisements from Yesteryear by Aaron

Aaron — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:15:10 +0000

Good catch, you’re right. They’re definitely not at the bar.

But wow. I did not pick up the “that time of the month” angle in this ad. I was thinking stomach ache or headache. But that puts a whole new spin on it.

Comment on 5 Amusing Gin Advertisements from Yesteryear by Andrea

Andrea — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:11:14 +0000

I’m quite sure the two women in the Gordon’s ad are not in a bar. Gin has a long tradition as a remedy for “that time of the month”.

In my mothers generation here in Denmark – she was born in 1928 – doctors suggested women with severe cramps drink a straight shot of gin before bedtime.

I’ve often wondered why the local – and much cheaper – snaps (akvavit) was not used, but then it never had medicinal properties

Comment on 5 Amusing Gin Advertisements from Yesteryear by jellydonut

jellydonut — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:21:18 +0000

Goodness, these are horrible. A far cry from the fantastic Art Deco aperitif adverts for Campari, Dubonnet, and other assorted vermouths and amaris.