From the article: Martini
The Martini can be made in numerous ways. The choice of gin, ratio of gin to vermouth, and even the garnish can create a Martini that is totally different from any other. What are your preferences, specifically in the brand of gin that you find makes the best Martini? Is there a brand you've found does not work for your taste? Share your opinion. Recommend a Gin
Tanqueray 10 Gin
- Tanqueray 10 has a nice citrus and sweetness contrasting with the juniper flavor. This makes for a nice smooth Martini. Even people that don't drink gin seem to really like it. Give it a try I am sure you will like it too.
- —fineartbartending
My Regular
- I buy Bombay by the case - The original 251 year old recipe not the stuff in the blue bottle. I drink it in a very dry (no vermouth) Martini with a lemon twist. BTW Bombay is the only Co. I know of that tells you on the bottle what is in their Gins.
- —opinyon8ed
Gin Opinions
- Commenting on some of the many gins mentioned here. First, most Brits will tell you that Gordons is preferable to Beefeaters. The fact that this is reversed in the US is mostly marketing. Gordons has a very strong juniper taste that not everyone likes. Beefeaters has less juniper and more other ingredients making it more "accessible" I guess. I like both, depending on my mood. Martin Millers has no discernible juniper taste, so I dont care for it. Runaway favorites are: Plymouth, Quintessential, Old Raj. I normally keep Bombay (the ordinary one, not the sapphire), and Tanqueray on hand for martini making. If I can get my hands on Plymouth, of course, that is my first choice.
- —Guest JohnJomtien
Catoctin Creek Watershed Gin
- If you're in the DC/MD/VA area, I'd recommend getting Watershed Gin. It's a bit of premium gin but it's well worth it. Organic, locally-produced and great tasting. They use the spent herbs for charcuterie as well. Sustainable distilling! What a concept, right?
- —Guest Chad R.
old standby
- I find Beefeater not only the best bargain, but my favorite, the more chilled the better, of course.
- —Guest Mike M.
Steve
- I plan to try Martin Miller next. I do like the high end Gin and the difference is w/o a doubt worth it for a Martini. I do not use it for mixed cocktails though. I might add,the lower end Gins are not for me. I stay in the $20 area as a rule and $30 - $40 for the premiums.
- —Guest Steve Clarke
Steve
- I have tried many and I find BOODLES to be the best overall. I also like HENDRICKS but kind of pricey for daily use,
- —Guest Steve Clarke
