Tanqueray London Dry Gin (47.3%)

Don’t drink it single, but used only for cocktails (Tom Collins, South Side). Not my drink, but it is good in mix.

Mrs. WhiskyLonghorn finished all the gin so I went and bought more gin. Tried mixing it up this time (rimshot...) and bought this, as it is a reputable brand and is the right price, leaving more $$ for whisky. Ahem... I like this less than Beefeater, which has a softer, gentler palate, good for balancing with sour citrus or ginger beer. This gin has a grainier, peppery quality to it that I don’t dig as much, but I do see this working well in a martini or negroni, mixed with something sweeter. I realise that unless you live in the East End of London in the Victorian era that you’re probably not drinking much gin neat, but it is good to know what’s going into your cocktail to help you achieve the right balance of flavors suited to your palate. Plus, since it’s summer here in the northern hemisphere, sometimes I want a break from the magical brown stuff in favor of a lighter, cooler drink to, as they say, mix things up.

Always forget to check into my 007 martinis!