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what does gin taste like?

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redsummershoes · 17/09/2018 21:41

I don't drink but used to in my wild youth.

I'm curious about the obsession of gin. but have never had one.
does it take like other spirits?

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SwedishEdith · 17/09/2018 21:45

Juniper berry flavoured vodka. Perfumey.

CherryBlossom23 · 17/09/2018 21:46

Doesn't taste like other spirits, no. It can take a while to get used to, some people find it a bit harsh. It's yummy mixed with bitter lemon.

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FlibbertyGiblets · 17/09/2018 21:47

Nasty oily cack. Blurghh. Horrid.

Vanillamanilla1 · 17/09/2018 21:47

I like pink gin ... I find normal gin quite bitter

D2018 · 17/09/2018 21:48

I dont like plain gin but I love pink gin with lemonade or cream soda. It's so sweet and fruity. Violet gin and tonic is also very fruity but has a bit of a kick to it. It's nice x

Methe · 17/09/2018 21:49

Miscellaneous foliage.

jusdepamplemousse · 17/09/2018 21:49

Other spirits don’t taste the same...?

It’s vodka with aromatics, so taste varies a lot depending on recipe. But...perfumey. Nicer than that sounds Grin.

Sparklingbrook · 17/09/2018 21:50

Tastes like drinking perfume. Sad

formerbabe · 17/09/2018 21:53

I agree with the perfume and miscellaneous foliage comments! It's horrible stuff imo...don't get the hype.

ChardonnaysPrettySister · 17/09/2018 21:55

Cold and mineral.

vampirethriller · 17/09/2018 21:57

Juniper mostly. No matter what they say it's flavoured with. I love Gordons, I'm not bothered about the fancy new ones.

DrCoconut · 17/09/2018 22:05

What I'd imagine petrol tastes like, yuck.

GrumpyOldMare · 17/09/2018 22:11

Revolting.

happymummy12345 · 17/09/2018 22:11

I recently tried pink Gordon's as I was curious what it was like (everyone seemed to love pink gin). I hate tonic so tried it with fentimans pink lemonade. Absolutely love it. Also love it with normal lemonade. Only get the pink lemonade for special occasions as you only get 3 drinks per bottle, and the bottles are £2 each.
Tried some other pink gins but hated them. I'll stick to my pink Gordon's and lemonade.

IHaveBrilloHair · 17/09/2018 22:13

Celery, it tastes like celery and it's horrible.

JacintaJones · 17/09/2018 22:17

Like shit OP, it tastes like shit.

Grasslands · 17/09/2018 22:18

pine needles...

LuluJakey1 · 17/09/2018 22:18

Ambrosia.

LuluJakey1 · 17/09/2018 22:19

Not the creamed rice sort- the sustenance of Gods sort.

WhenIWasAYoungWarthog · 17/09/2018 22:19

I think it tastes quite bushy. I generally have loads of lime with it but I’m not a particularly sophisticated drinker.

Lofari · 17/09/2018 22:21

Love this thread. Everyone I know is obsessed with gin whereas I think it tastes of arse and I would actually much rather watch paint dry than drink it Blush

BonnieF · 17/09/2018 22:22

Gin tastes & smells like vodka that has been infused with juniper, citrus and fragrant herbs. Neat, it’s not great. With tonic, it’s delicious.

Home2018 · 17/09/2018 22:36

Lead!

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redsummershoes · 17/09/2018 22:44

you lot are not really selling it :o

makes me sort of glad that alkohol makes me ill.

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