Silver Medal Highly Recommended 93 Pointst's the first Indian craft gin from Radico Khaitan - the folks behind Rampur whisky! Jaisalmer is named after the eponymous city, and the tipple pays homage to imperial age of Maharajas and Maharanis. It's produced using copper pot stills at dustillery based in the foothills of the Himalayas. 11 botanicals are used to create the gin, seven of which come from India, including coriander and vetiver, orange and lemon peel, cubeb pepper berries, lemongrass and Darjeeling green tea leaves. This gin looks like it would be a fabulous start for any exotic cocktail.Clear color. Aromas of sprouts on rye, fresh parsley, and dill with a silky, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity light body and a warming, engaging, medium-length mustard seed, juniper, clove, and peppercorns finish. A distinctive and savory gin that will be fun for cocktail play

Today I'm enjoying a Tom Collins made with Jaisalmer gin from India and fresh-squeezed lemon juice.

Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin:

http://jaisalmergin.com 

Gene363 wrote:

I've had their beer made from the local waters,Old Monk,tasted like the carrion filled water it was made from.I'll pass distilled or not............just too many foul memories to even consider it.

Whistlebritches wrote:

regular Hendricks is my favorite of all. Slice of cucumber is much better than lime due to the cucumber essence in the gin.
Seems a sin to me to mix Hendricks though, maybe just a drip of vermouth, shaken on ice and strained.
Definitely not an olives gin.

Blue Sapphire martinis are also fine, with a twist of lemon they are superb.

frankj1 wrote:

I hear you, how about Chemist, Hendricks Lunar or 47 Monkies?

Gene363 wrote:

Honestly I have never went past Tanqueray............... gin is gin when mixing in my humble opinion.

That from a 95% of the time bourbon guy

Whistlebritches wrote:

I used to think the same thing, like vodka, but there is a lot of variation in the botanicals used to flavor gin.

OTOH, I am dubious of actual differences in most vodkas. My wife insists Grey Goose is better than others. I plan on a blind test with Grey Goose, some Skull vodka, the black skull bottle, made from agave, and some good old Everclear.

Gene363 wrote:

I find Gin to be one of the more diverse flavor spreads among brands.

It's all about the botanicals, man.

Blind taste Hendricks, Aviation and Plymouth side by side and you will 98.2% be able to tell the difference.

I used to drink gin martinis a lot, but got sidetracked by a ten year affair with tequila a while back.

Stogie1020 wrote:

I don't drink gin any more, it makes one do stupid sh*t.

Burner02 wrote:

Maybe it is just me.

Scotch, bourbon and vodka are all good. No stupid sh*t with these.

Burner02 wrote:

Been to a liquor store lately? Check out the flavored vodkas and whiskies, e.g., Fireball whiskey, Peach flavored whiskies, not to mentions whiskey finished in used wine/liquor barrels.

Gene363 wrote:

Tasting notes
Appearance / Color
Surprising for any Gin, this one is light amber.

Nose / Aroma / Smell
Cedarwood and butterscotch on the nose with an unmissable juniper aroma.

Flavor / Taste / Palate
The palate features sweet vanilla, earthy herbs, zesty orange and juniper.

Finish
Smooth and spicy formal finish.