Tanqueray London Dry Gin (47.3%)

It's the apocalypse, or so I've been informed by my msm, who no doubt loves the extra views and clicks that creating a hysterical panic brings them, or maybe it's NOT the apocalypse and even rewinds of old FF Copola movies aren't going to bring about the end of the world. What we do know is tonic water is the prescribed cure for the plague and the one thing that ALWAYS goes with tonic water is gin. Does anything say GIN like that familiar round bottle of green glass that looks like some elixir from your favorite fantasy tales? Tanqueray may be the base level for gin in the USA but that really says you've made it, you're the measuring stick for good or at least acceptable gin. A London Dry that reeks of juniper and perfectly offsets tonic, you'ed have a tough time walking into any bar in America and not finding a bottle of Tanqey at least gathering dust in the gin corner. Sure you could start with Seagrams, Beefeaters, Gordons or a number of others but I feel like setting my standard with Tanqey is at the least fair and maybe on the high side of the quality yardstick. It's familiar and something well accepted and established, even if we did prefer it as kids. I'll have mine with the days preferred elixir of choice Fever Tree Tonic Water. Be it a perfect pink gin a Collins or a gimlet, Tanqueray is up to snuff, and Fever Tree Tonic is a worthwhile additive for any gin. No doubt more gin reviews to come but be fearless of bugs and stay healthy out there! Cheers!

Not sure why this is the one bars mostly use