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A Roku Martini

This is a soft, subtle, interesting and mild Osaka-produced gin from Suntory that makes a very delicate and pleasant martini. Appearance The branding is understated but beautiful – as would be expected from a reputable Japanese producer. The hexagonal bottle is instantly recognisable, with the six sides each representing the six main Japanese botanicals of the drink (which join the eight additional and more traditional … Continue reading A Roku Martini

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50 Fathoms Gin from Alaska

This is a lovely gin that makes a good martini and a particularly nice gin and tonic. Before I even tasted it I read that it had won double gold at the World Spirits Competition in San Francisco, the arguable birthplace of the Martini. A good sign! I’m also in love with the branding. Port Chilkoot Distillery is located in Southeast Alaska and makes a … Continue reading 50 Fathoms Gin from Alaska

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A Bombay Dry Martini

I was picking up some supplies in the supermarket when this gin caught my eye. Bombay London Dry Gin: more muted in appearance than its bright blue Sapphire  sister, it has a simple, almost stringently-coloured branding. I am not a fan of floral or overly botanical gins in my martini so I though that this one with only 8 botanicals (to Sapphire’s 10) might provide … Continue reading A Bombay Dry Martini

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A Martini with Hayman’s Gin

I’ve been looking forward to this one for a while.    A very good friend and reader of this blog presented me with a bottle of this gin from Haymans. I instantly loved the branding and packaging. The colours, dark blue and gold, were positively regal. So I put the bottle in the freezer and awaiting a visit from my friend so we could have … Continue reading A Martini with Hayman’s Gin

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