Gin Gin Gin

DavyD_83

the beer revolu wrote: »

As, promised :

Boyle's Gin, "Best Irish Gin" is an Aldi exclusive.
€24.99 70cl. 40%abv

Rather good value, if you ask me!

Had anybody spotted this in the wild yet?
Article online claimed it was on sale yesterday, but no d sign of it in my local Aldi, and that seemed too be the common feedback on the comments in article.

the beer revolu

DavyD_83 wrote: »

Had anybody spotted this in the wild yet?
Article online claimed it was on sale yesterday, but no d sign of it in my local Aldi, and that seemed too be the common feedback on the comments in article.

Seems it was in some shops yesterday but won't be in all shops until Sunday.

cee_jay

Is that Boyle's Gin nice?
My favourite gin at the moment is Gunpowder, followed closely by Dingle Gin. Bombay Sapphire is my go to gin when in a bar with very little gin choice.
Tanqueray is becoming a firm favourite as well, have a bottle of that and Tanqueray No. 10 at home picked up in Duty Free in Spain - I find them very refreshing (agree with Bluefoam as to that is what a gin should be).
I have never been a fan of Hendricks (could be to do with my hatred of cucumber though), and cannot stomach Cork Dry.

the beer revolu

cee_jay wrote: »

Is that Boyle's Gin nice?
My favourite gin at the moment is Gunpowder, followed closely by Dingle Gin. Bombay Sapphire is my go to gin when in a bar with very little gin choice.
Tanqueray is becoming a firm favourite as well, have a bottle of that and Tanqueray No. 10 at home picked up in Duty Free in Spain - I find them very refreshing (agree with Bluefoam as to that is what a gin should be).
I have never been a fan of Hendricks (could be to do with my hatred of cucumber though), and cannot stomach Cork Dry.

Well, I am biased as I make Boyle's Gin!
Boyle's is a kind of fruity Gin but subtly so. It has apples, elderflower and blackcurrants in the distillation and a good spicy backbone. It's an easy drinking Gin. I like it but not as much as our Blackwater No. 5.

cee_jay

Those flavours sound like they could be good - will try pick up a bottle in Aldi this weekend. Looking forward to trying it

maximum12

the beer revolu wrote: »

. I like it but not as much as our Blackwater No. 5.

As it's at least double the price you kind of have to say that! ;-)

intheclouds

the beer revolu wrote: »

Well, I am biased as I make Boyle's Gin!
Boyle's is a kind of fruity Gin but subtly so. It has apples, elderflower and blackcurrants in the distillation and a good spicy backbone. It's an easy drinking Gin. I like it but not as much as our Blackwater No. 5.

What size is the bottle - 50cl or 75cl?

newbie2

the beer revolu wrote: »

Well, I am biased as I make Boyle's Gin!
Boyle's is a kind of fruity Gin but subtly so. It has apples, elderflower and blackcurrants in the distillation and a good spicy backbone. It's an easy drinking Gin. I like it but not as much as our Blackwater No. 5.

Is it more subtle than Brockmans? RE fruitiness?

TPD

DavyD_83 wrote: »

Had anybody spotted this in the wild yet?
Article online claimed it was on sale yesterday, but no d sign of it in my local Aldi, and that seemed too be the common feedback on the comments in article.

I got a bottle in Letterkenny today. One store was out, the other had 2 left. Apparently each store only got 6 bottles!

intheclouds

TPD wrote: »

I got a bottle in Letterkenny today. One store was out, the other had 2 left. Apparently each store only got 6 bottles!

What size bottle is it?

cee_jay

Tried Jawbox Gin recently when I was in Belfast - wasn't a fan. The barman recommended it over Shortcross (which I have never tried) - sorry now I didn't order the Shortcross going by this thread.

SarahMollie

I bought a bottle of Sipsmith London Gin going through Heathrow last week - mainly because I like gin, I liked the bottle and the price was right (worked out about €26, for 70cl).

Not tried it yet but did I make a good buy?

the beer revolu

It's a 70cl bottle

the beer revolu

newbie2 wrote: »

Is it more subtle than Brockmans? RE fruitiness?

Much more subtle.
I think Brockman's tastes like Ribena.

TPD

the beer revolu wrote: »

It's a 70cl bottle

Always wondered, why is cl used instead of ml for spirits? And why not call it 7dl?

But yes, 70cl. It's been sitting on my desk staring at me since lunch!

intheclouds

TPD wrote: »

Always wondered, why is cl used instead of ml for spirits? And why not call it 7dl?

But yes, 70cl. It's been sitting on my desk staring at me since lunch!

If youd my boss youd have drank it

Jentle Grenade

Searched for it in three Aldi stores today with no joy My local said they might have it on Sunday. I'll have to suffer on with my Blackwater tonight I suppose..:

cee_jay

If I can't pick this Boyles Gin up in Aldi, where else can it be bought?

the beer revolu

cee_jay wrote: »

If I can't pick this Boyles Gin up in Aldi, where else can it be bought?

Nowhere, I'm afraid. It's exclusive to Aldi.
It should be consistently on all Aldi shelves by the end of the week.

sparrowcar

the beer revolu wrote: »

Nowhere, I'm afraid. It's exclusive to Aldi.
It should be consistently on all Aldi shelves by the end of the week.

I bought the 2nd last bottle in Finglas last night around closing time. Had a few last night, lovely little tipple.

IMO this nicest Gin I've ever tasted was Fifty pound Gin. The stuff is on another level.

http://www.ginfoundry.com/gin/fifty-pounds-gin/

Felix Jones is God

What's the best way to drink this new Boyles gin, just with tonic?

the beer revolu

Felix Jones is God wrote: »

What's the best way to drink this new Boyles gin, just with tonic?

Works very well with tonic and a slice of apple. Lemon or pink grapefruit works too.

Try it neat or with some ice too, add a garnish and if it's still not to your taste, add tonic a little at a time.

poitinstill

got a bottle in aldi last night.. lovely looking bottle...

as recommended will try it neat first. what is meant by a garnish ?
i have enjoyed gin with sparkling water ...is that a usual combination

maximum12

Is this going to be permanently available in aldi or is it a homestore and more type thing?

maximum12

poitinstill wrote: »

got a bottle in aldi last night.. lovely looking bottle...

as recommended will try it neat first. what is meant by a garnish ?
i have enjoyed gin with sparkling water ...is that a usual combination

Garnish is lemon or lime or whatever else you fancy adding

the beer revolu

poitinstill wrote: »

got a bottle in aldi last night.. lovely looking bottle...

as recommended will try it neat first. what is meant by a garnish ?
i have enjoyed gin with sparkling water ...is that a usual combination

I know people who drink gin with sparkling water. If you enjoy it that way, then it's good!

There is no right or wrong way to drink anything, just different ways.

I don't like to see people dump a whole bottle of tonic into a gin without tasting it or seeing if it's nicer with, say, half a bottle. But it's their drink!

the beer revolu

maximum12 wrote: »

Is this going to be permanently available in aldi or is it a homestore and more type thing?

Most likely will be permanent.

intheclouds

I do wish I had an ALDI nearby.

Those of you who can travel North- a 70cl bottle of Henricks Gin is going for £26 in Sainsburys (well over 40 euro down south)

Tried Dingle Gin for the first time a few weeks ago- it's very good.

the beer revolu

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Those of you who can travel North- a 70cl bottle of Henricks Gin is going for £26 in Sainsburys (well over 40 euro down south)
.

Still dearer than Boyle's Gin!

I'm surprised at Hendricks discounting.

cee_jay

Just picked up a bottle in Aldi in Tallaght. Still 2 left on the shelf.

Creamy Goodness

Picked a bottle of Boyle's in Aldi Bray. Looking forward to cracking it open tonight.

lonestargirl

Checked Sallynoggin and Sandyford and none left :-(

Felix Jones is God

None in Tralee, or at least not on the shelves

the beer revolu

Shelves being restocked in Cork city centre when I was in a couple of hours ago.

paddyref

I have been a disciple of the "blood of an English man" for a long time now having been introduced by a publican friend when he decided that I had consumed enough pints and a drop of Cork Dry would be the job, safe to say I was hooked and while I would only drink the Cork Dry now if no other gins are available. Love Hendrick's, Gordon's,Tanqueray especially no 10, Bombay but my current squeeze is the blackwater no 5 with ice, lemon and limes with either Fentimens or Fever Tree tonic water mixer. I'm definitely going to try the Boyle when I can get hold of it. I love the map of the Blackwater river on the bottle and makes a great present to friends overseas.

Anyone try Bombay Gin? Not Bombay Sapphire, just Bombay? It has a very similar label but it's in a clear bottle- made by the same manufacturers. it's much cheaper than Sapphire, hence the ask.

HeidiHeidi

Can anyone recommend a "savoury" or maybe a slightly more sour gin that i could try?

I'm used to the usual pub gins, and find Hendricks very sweet. I prefer sour drinks so I'm wondering, of the plethora of gins that seem to be on the market recently, which might suit my taste buds best???

(Don't know if it's even possible to answer that question!)

A gin that might be available in Heathrow duty free would be a bonus, I'll be coming home through there in a few weeks.....

Jentle Grenade

Finally picked up some Boyle's Gin yesterday and it's well worth the hype/€27 IMO. Lovely paired with some apple and a drain of tonic.

illdoit2morrow

Picked up a bottle of Boyles in Ashbourne.

The sign said to ask the cashier for details as they didn't have it on the shelf.

maximum12

Tried Coolock and Santry. Neither have it.

the beer revolu

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a "savoury" or maybe a slightly more sour gin that i could try?

I'm used to the usual pub gins, and find Hendricks very sweet. I prefer sour drinks so I'm wondering, of the plethora of gins that seem to be on the market recently, which might suit my taste buds best???

(Don't know if it's even possible to answer that question!)

A gin that might be available in Heathrow duty free would be a bonus, I'll be coming home through there in a few weeks.....

Not sure that there are any sour gins out there but Gin Mare is certainly savoury with rosemary, thyme, basil and olives as botanicals.

cee_jay

Having a gin & tonic party in a few weeks - gins on offer so far are Boyle's Gin, Bombay Sapphire, Tanqueray and Dingle Gin. Looking at getting a bottle of Blackwater Wexford Strawberry Gin.
What garnishes would be best with all of these?
So far, thinking Boyle's Gin with apple, Dingle Gin with juniper berries, orange and lime. Bombay with lime?

the beer revolu

cee_jay wrote: »

Having a gin & tonic party in a few weeks - gins on offer so far are Boyle's Gin, Bombay Sapphire, Tanqueray and Dingle Gin. Looking at getting a bottle of Blackwater Wexford Strawberry Gin.
What garnishes would be best with all of these?
So far, thinking Boyle's Gin with apple, Dingle Gin with juniper berries, orange and lime. Bombay with lime?

Blackwater Wexford strawberry gin with strawberry, fresh basil and cracked black pepper.

enda1

the beer revolu wrote: »

Blackwater Wexford strawberry gin with strawberry, fresh basil and cracked black pepper.

Does the cracked black pepper not get really annoying when drinking though? By that I mean going into your mouth?

the beer revolu

enda1 wrote: »

Does the cracked black pepper not get really annoying when drinking though? By that I mean going into your mouth?

Just a little twist of pepper. No problem.

enda1

the beer revolu wrote: »

Just a little twist of pepper. No problem.

Fair enough!

boobar

the beer revolu wrote: »

Blackwater Wexford strawberry gin with strawberry, fresh basil and cracked black pepper.

This sounds great.

Where would one pick this gin up? I'm based in the midlands but work in Dublin regularly as well.

the beer revolu

boobar wrote: »

This sounds great.

Where would one pick this gin up? I'm based in the midlands but work in Dublin regularly as well.

Any O Briens, Celtic Whiskey Shop.
Any good off licence, really.

thesandeman

The Boyles Gin seems to be a hit with all sections of the community. Some street drinkers left an empty bottle on my windowsill last night.