Gin

[Countryfox]

For all you gin lovers there is a special gin and mixers menu at the Fox in Lutterworth ....      fill your boots !!

[VLC86]

59 minutes ago, Col city fan said:

Oh don't be such a pompous ass.!

Its all I can bloody afford..and that's at a push!

I suppose you know about the 'gins of the world', you seem the sort.

Must be a scream at parties...

 

Hahah, you didn't bite on my comment, disappointed Can't even remember trying Bombay Saffire if I'm honest but seriously give Sipsmiths or Tanqueray 10 a try, both sold in tesco and think you can get them for roughly the same price.

 

 

[VLC86]

28 minutes ago, Countryfox said:

For all you gin lovers there is a special gin and mixers menu at the Fox in Lutterworth ....      fill your boots !!

Bit out of the way, the Burleighs gin bar in town is decent. Think it's called 45 West.

[Guest Col city fan]

7 hours ago, Costock_Fox said:

Hahah, you didn't bite on my comment, disappointed Can't even remember trying Bombay Saffire if I'm honest but seriously give Sipsmiths or Tanqueray 10 a try, both sold in tesco and think you can get them for roughly the same price.

 

 

 Cheers for the tips, I may well give them a try.

I like gin but what I wouldn't do is to be so far up my own arris as to tell someone that a drink they enjoy drinking, is essentially shite.

Cos that's not cricket...

[VLC86]

1 hour ago, Col city fan said:

 Cheers for the tips, I may well give them a try.

I like gin but what I wouldn't do is to be so far up my own arris as to tell someone that a drink they enjoy drinking, is essentially shite.

Cos that's not cricket...

Hahaha bloody hell man I've taken a battering for starting this thread, lighten up its the Internet people are going to take the piss.

[Jon the Hat]

9 hours ago, Costock_Fox said:

Hahah, you didn't bite on my comment, disappointed Can't even remember trying Bombay Saffire if I'm honest but seriously give Sipsmiths or Tanqueray 10 a try, both sold in tesco and think you can get them for roughly the same price.

 

 

You need to be more direct to get a fun reaction! 

[Parafox]

Just back from Poland with a bottle of duty free Star of Bombay. Never really had gin before but this was recommended.

 

After sampling a few Polish vodkas, anything would be an improvement.

[Parafox]

Lidl have currently got some premium gin for £15. Flavoured or just normal. I bought a bottle and it was very pleasant, not harsh, warm undertones with citrus finish when served with lemon. I also discovered, having no lemons, a cube of watermelon is really nice.

[stripeyfox]

An old school friend of mine now (brews?) gin on the Scottish island of Jura

 

https://www.facebook.com/lussagin/

 

Very nice by all accounts, although I'm no expert!
 

[VLC86]

I went to 45 West’s distillery a few weeks back to see how they make it and make my own bottle. Walked away with a litre of 48% rocket fuel  

[Milo]

4 minutes ago, Parafox said:

I also discovered, having no lemons, a cube of watermelon is really nice.

You don't have any lemons but happen to have a watermelon lying around??! 

 

Bit posh

[goose2010]

2 hours ago, Costock_Fox said:

I went to 45 West’s distillery a few weeks back to see how they make it and make my own bottle. Walked away with a litre of 48% rocket fuel  

Was it any good ?? I'm doing it at the start of may. Is it worth getting a lift / the Mrs to drive ? Is there any samples flying about?

[goose2010]

The perfect gin and tonic 

[VLC86]

14 minutes ago, goose2010 said:

Was it any good ?? I'm doing it at the start of may. Is it worth getting a lift / the Mrs to drive ? Is there any samples flying about?

Yeah it was really good and yep get someone to drive as they just keep filling your glass up.

[Parafox]

14 hours ago, Milo said:

You don't have any lemons but happen to have a watermelon lying around??! 

 

Bit posh

We usually have a selection of melon chunks and other fruit in the fridge, which we have with yoghurt for breakfast. It wasn't a whole watermelon. 

[Parafox]

11 hours ago, goose2010 said:

The perfect gin and tonic 

I've seen the gin before in the shops, but not the tonic. Where from?

[goose2010]

2 hours ago, Parafox said:

I've seen the gin before in the shops, but not the tonic. Where from?

you can get it on amazon but if you are in Hinckley they sell it in Rugby Road Wine Cellar - they also have some awesome gins

[Parafox]

1 hour ago, goose2010 said:

you can get it on amazon but if you are in Hinckley they sell it in Rugby Road Wine Cellar - they also have some awesome gins

I'm in Hinckley. I'll take a look, cheers 

[notnow john]

On 11 April 2018 at 19:37, Costock_Fox said:

I went to 45 West’s distillery a few weeks back to see how they make it and make my own bottle. Walked away with a litre of 48% rocket fuel  

I went recently,

My gin was 44% but to be fair it's not good ,got a bit carried away with the botanicals.

[VLC86]

47 minutes ago, notnow john said:

I went recently,

My gin was 44% but to be fair it's not good ,got a bit carried away with the botanicals.

 really? Mine is actually really tasty. 

[VLC86]

I got this from a distillery in Cape Town, so nice. Pretty much tastes like Iced tea which I love.

[Vossen]

The one and only...

[Nick]

32 minutes ago, Vossen said:

The one and only...

Great with fresh rosemary 

[Parafox]

14 hours ago, Costock_Fox said:

I got this from a distillery in Cape Town, so nice. Pretty much tastes like Iced tea which I love.

That dishwasher needs emptying 

[VLC86]

1 hour ago, Parafox said:

That dishwasher needs emptying 

The dishwasher ALWAYS needs emptying, I’m always too pissed to care tbh.