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General Topics => All things that have nothing to do with Turkey => Topic started by: Jacqui Harvey on October 31, 2014, 13:23:37 PM

Title: Do you drink gin? want to try a unique new brand of Scottish gin?
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on October 31, 2014, 13:23:37 PM: We bought a bottle of Caorunn (pronounced Caruun) gin at Aberdeen Airport last May, to take our to Calis. I really enjoyed it and it is now my favourite gin. I was really pleased to see it for sale in Morrison's this week.
Caorunn is a small batch gin 70cc and is handcrafted at the Balmenach Distillery in Speyside Scotland.
Balmenach is a whisky distillery and they make their gin in a copper berry chamber and infuse it was Rowan Berry, Heather, Bog Myrtle, Dandelion and Coul Blush Apple (a Celtic apple from Ross-shire).
I thoroughly recommend this gin, it is really good.
I would add an image of the bottle, but that facility on CBF is not working at the moment?
Title: Re: Do you drink gin? want to try a unique new brand of Scottish gin?
Post by: Highlander on October 31, 2014, 13:29:33 PM: Would need to be good to better this one Jacqui

(http://s29.postimg.org/igtnakgkj/Blackwood_gin.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/igtnakgkj/)

Posting photo working fine here :)
Title: Re: Do you drink gin? want to try a unique new brand of Scottish gin?
Post by: KKOB on October 31, 2014, 14:32:41 PM: Caorunn and Blackwood's are both available on Amazon.
Title: Re: Do you drink gin? want to try a unique new brand of Scottish gin?
Post by: KKOB on October 31, 2014, 14:35:29 PM: Whilst I was looking those 2 brands I've also come across Edinburgh Raspberry Gin. I think I might give it a go!
Title: Re: Do you drink gin? want to try a unique new brand of Scottish gin?
Post by: Colwyn on October 31, 2014, 15:30:04 PM: Is Scottish gin as good as the delightful Japanese whisky?
Title: Re: Do you drink gin? want to try a unique new brand of Scottish gin?
Post by: KKOB on October 31, 2014, 15:32:34 PM: Plobabrary.
Title: Re: Do you drink gin? want to try a unique new brand of Scottish gin?
Post by: JohnF on October 31, 2014, 16:07:17 PM: Quote from: KKOB on October 31, 2014, 14:35:29 PM
Whilst I was looking those 2 brands I've also come across Edinburgh Raspberry Gin. I think I might give it a go!

Tried it. Odd after taste and suited more to those who like fruity liqueurs than true gin drinkers.

JF
Title: Re: Do you drink gin? want to try a unique new brand of Scottish gin?
Post by: KKOB on October 31, 2014, 16:23:26 PM: Well, I'm definitely not a connoisseur of gin, but it's had some very good reviews, so I've ordered some. It'll be interesting to see how it compares to Absolut Raspberry.
Title: Re: Do you drink gin? want to try a unique new brand of Scottish gin?
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on October 31, 2014, 16:35:47 PM: This is the picture of the Gin and I have to say after over 30 years Oil Company functions I have tried any different gin on offer and this present one is ticking all the boxes for me.
No idea why it is sideways, but if you have too much you will be sideways too. :D
(http://s8.postimg.org/tl0u1as2p/image.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/tl0u1as2p/)
Title: Re: Do you drink gin? want to try a unique new brand of Scottish gin?
Post by: KKOB on October 31, 2014, 16:41:37 PM: Here you go your Maj. Mine's not been touched yet.

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/414g9JjBMxL.jpg)
Title: Re: Do you drink gin? want to try a unique new brand of Scottish gin?
Post by: Marggie on October 31, 2014, 17:30:00 PM: If gin was the only alcoholic drink, I would be tee total, I hate it. :D
Title: Re: Do you drink gin? want to try a unique new brand of Scottish gin?
Post by: KKOB on October 31, 2014, 18:52:56 PM: I look at as flavoured vodka but, each to their own.
Title: Re: Do you drink gin? want to try a unique new brand of Scottish gin?
Post by: Marggie on October 31, 2014, 19:02:51 PM: Vodka, now you are talking - my favourite tipple.
Title: Re: Do you drink gin? want to try a unique new brand of Scottish gin?
Post by: KKOB on October 31, 2014, 19:22:05 PM: I love getting into a deep and meaningful discussion with a bottle of voddy every so often. ;)
Title: Re: Do you drink gin? want to try a unique new brand of Scottish gin?
Post by: KKOB on November 04, 2014, 14:26:41 PM: Well, my bottle of Edinburgh Raspberry Gin was safely delivered to me by UPS this morning. :)
Title: Re: Do you drink gin? want to try a unique new brand of Scottish gin?
Post by: Toky on November 04, 2014, 16:33:23 PM: Asda sell it to Jacqui if you have one near you. JohnF, what are you babbling about... a true gin drinker? What qualifications does that require? :-\ I treat my self occasionally to the very fine The Botanist gin from Islay. http://www.thebotanist.com/the-botanist-islay-dry-gin. Beautiful!
Title: Re: Do you drink gin? want to try a unique new brand of Scottish gin?
Post by: JohnF on November 04, 2014, 16:50:20 PM: Quote from: Toky on November 04, 2014, 16:33:23 PM
JohnF, what are you babbling about... a true gin drinker?
Keep up! It was in reference to the raspberry gin. 20%abv and not something you'd want with tonic and a slice.

And... I don't "babble". I may talk a load of old bollox, but its definitely not "babble".

JF
Title: Re: Do you drink gin? want to try a unique new brand of Scottish gin?
Post by: Colwyn on November 04, 2014, 17:41:26 PM: True Gin Drinkers

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a138/ColwynJones/Gin1_zpsd920c69c.jpg)

You knew it was coming; you just didn't know when.
You'll be pleased to know that I am not going to name the CBF members in the picture.
People can guess.
Title: Re: Do you drink gin? want to try a unique new brand of Scottish gin?
Post by: KKOB on November 04, 2014, 17:46:43 PM: Oh go on. We know you want to.
Title: Re: Do you drink gin? want to try a unique new brand of Scottish gin?
Post by: Toky on November 04, 2014, 19:21:50 PM: On a good night, I could be in that picture ;)
Title: Re: Do you drink gin? want to try a unique new brand of Scottish gin?
Post by: JohnF on November 04, 2014, 19:47:13 PM: Quote from: Colwyn on November 04, 2014, 17:41:26 PM
You'll be pleased to know that I am not going to name the CBF members in the picture.

I don't know why not, you painted the bloody thing...

JF
Title: Re: Do you drink gin? want to try a unique new brand of Scottish gin?
Post by: KKOB on November 04, 2014, 20:48:35 PM: I see he only used a pencil. Obviously Matron's not allowing him access to the crayons yet.
Title: Re: Do you drink gin? want to try a unique new brand of Scottish gin?
Post by: Highlander on November 04, 2014, 20:57:52 PM: Quote from: Toky on November 04, 2014, 19:21:50 PM
On a good night, I could be in that picture ;)

On a good night I wouldn't have made it across the road to be in the picture :-[
Title: Re: Do you drink gin? want to try a unique new brand of Scottish gin?
Post by: KKOB on November 04, 2014, 21:01:31 PM: Well, just about to crack open the Edinburgh Raspberry Gin.

Şerefe herkes !
Title: Re: Do you drink gin? want to try a unique new brand of Scottish gin?
Post by: Highlander on November 04, 2014, 21:02:19 PM: Quote from: KKOB on November 04, 2014, 20:48:35 PM
I see he only used a pencil. Obviously Matron's not allowing him access to the crayons yet.

Brilliant - made me chuckle.
Title: Re: Do you drink gin? want to try a unique new brand of Scottish gin?
Post by: Toky on November 04, 2014, 23:16:17 PM: Highlander, you forget I've seen you on a good night, and yes you're right, you didnt even make it across the road!!!! ;)