I’m 75 and my wife and I have enjoyed gin and tonic in the summertime for probably fifty years. We insist on making it out of Beefeater gin and Schweppes tonic water. In our opinion no other ingredient combination compares, and isn’t a real G & T.

Good breakdown!

I prefer Herradura reposado and got great celebration Herradura Añejo, I am Mexican and always drink straight tequila, never get drunk or hangover.

Great info, but as former military staff officer, I can’t abide the briefer reading slides.

Hey Happy Scotch Lovers ....... After reading most of the comments here, I think the title of the video was misrepresented rather than the content. The title should have read: "10 Scotch Whiskies and 10 Alternatives You Should Try" As taste is subjective, the option of alternatives did have a small price difference and some a bit more. However, one must never assume price over quality. In the Bourbon world, you can buy a bottle of "Early Times" - $9.00usd. OR , you can buy "Evan Williams" - $16.00usd which is much better. In the Scotch world, the same subjective comparisons hold true. Some like the alternatives while others like the first choice. Remember - Drink the whiskey You like ... any way you like it ! Cheers !

Robert - Appreciate the thoughtful and comprehensive video. I’d like to hear your thoughts on the relatively new Dia de la Sirena. Cheers!

I agree with most of your points. One point, however, I'd like you to investigate is a "vat" . . . I would like you to take 2 parts Larceny, and one part Makers Barrel. The higher the proof of the Makers, the better it will be. But this vat will prove very nearly as good as Pappy. You know the mash bills, and you know the DNA of these bourbons. Would just like to hear your reactions. :-)

A lot of complaints about Fortaleza availability but it must be location specific because i see it everywhere...often at retail.

Noting the matter with Gordons... I like the straightforward juniper and the bite at the end. Bombay Sapphire is a disgusting melange suitable for pouring down the sink.

New Amsterdam is the only Gin that I had to pour down drain, it is really bad.

Your Spanish pronunciation is great! I just subscribed to your channel and love the on screen info you do in your videos. It makes it easier to choose spirits. Thanks.

Very knowledgeable about tequila but smoking something when it comes to prices

WOOOOO!! That was interesting!! I love a good bourbon, but I'm with you, I'll go for the lesser choice almost every time!! I got a bottle of Blanton's for $75. My wife was like, "Why are you in such a good mood?!?!?"

Great run-down of some great gins!!! Have you ever tried Piucinque Gin from Italy?? An exceptional gin with a nice floral note that has a touch of wormwood. If you ever see it, grab it!!

No matter the quality of the whisky, I wouldn't have a bottle named "Monkey Shoulder" in my house. Stupid name!

Seagram’s Extra Dry Gin is my go to for martinis, because of the dryness. I use very little Vermouth, and Olives stuffed with Jalapeños. It’s lip smackingly good. I don’t like “floofy” gins except for other cocktails like gin and tonic.

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Aquí en México le llamamos José cuervo espacial jajajja está bien culero. Prefiero el José cuervo tradicional, ese si está chido

Drink Real Russian Vodka, in Russia Vodka is the best in Quality! Government controls its Quality!

What, of these winners is your favorite my dude? For neat, martinis, mixing. Prey tell good sir!

Beefeater is the universal mixer. It tends to work where others won't. I do not use it for gin and tonic or a martini. That's what Sipsmith is for.

Mezcal next.

Thanks for the overview of gins. I have to agree with you on almost every one of your observations. I am a big fan of Martin Miller gins for their flavor and being great in megronis.

Finding a bottle of Fortaleza is like finding a unicorn. I like all of your alternative choices though, for some great tasting budget Tequilas without additives you might try the Arette or the Cimarron. 😀

I’ve seen fortaleza in some of my liquor stores but they are always priced between 175-225$ lol so I’m just like maybe one day I’ll be able to try it.

bollocks from Scotland.

An excellent comparison of various gin pairings. However I think you missed an obvious pairing. Hendricks (regular) vs another cucumber gin. A lot of people like the smooth flavor of Hendricks and we have some other clone cucumber gins (Esme). That would have been a good pairing to evaluate.

I picked up a bottle of the Rhubarb+ginger gin in Heathrow's duty free, hoping for an innovative, can't-get-at-home gin. What I got is the overpowering flavor of wild cherry cough syrup. Glad you gave a shout out to Monkey 47, my favorite.

Nice video! I do think some of the comparisons were a little mis-matched. New Amsterdam could better be compared to other cheaper gins like Seagrams, ie..... cheap vs cheap. Glad to see Bluecoat gin in the comparisons. I think Bluecoat is much better then NoLets. Other gins I would like to have seen are some of the amazing Icelandinc gins, Gunpowder gin from Ireland, and Cidatelle gin. Last note.... anyone who appreciates gin should take the Beefeater Gin Distillery tour in London.

Not an expert, but Boodles was always a favorite, with Tanqueray a good alternative.

Good i dont drink gin.

Glencadam is Glen KAD AM ... not Glen KA DOMM... others too... but that one is easy.

If you are new into tequilas I think Cazadores is a solid option that will not blow your pocket

Yeoman Warders. Well done.

Please paste the following into the Google search field: British pronunciation Southwark. You will find a little speaker icon there, allowing you to hear the word spoken.

If I have one complaint on your comparison videos (not just this one, but your whisk(e)y ones as well) is that your comparisons are rarely price comparible. I don't think most of us are going to be considering a bottom shelf bottle with a mid priced bottle. Yes, there are higher priced bottles that are not worth the money, but those should be compared to other bottles in the same price category for a valid comparison. For example, in this video, a comparison between Bombay Sapphire and regular Tangueray might have been more appropriate. Or Tangueray 10 vs. one of Bombay's other options.

I had a rich Uncle from Rockford Illinois. At dinner or after a round of golf he always ordered a perfect Manhattan. What’s the difference between the regular and the perfect??? Just found your channel and liked and subbed !!!! Cheers!!

Interesting list of recommendations with the heavy leaning towards Dominican Rums. For folks to get a sense of sipping rums without breaking the bank, I usually suggest El Dorado 12 (Guyana ~$35), Appleton 12 (approachable Jamaican funk ~$50), anything aged from Rhum JM (Martinique Agricole ~$50), and Probitas/Veritas (lightly aged blend of Hampden and Foursquare ~$30 cheesecake in a glass). Haitian Clarins and Mexico cane juice expressions also offer great budget unaged and lightly aged sippers. For 151, it's hard to beat Hamilton Demerara 151 for less than $25. Another overproof that is great is Planteray (formerly Plantation) OFTD (~$35 for a liter). For mixers there is anything mentioned above, plus: Hamilton 86 Demerara, Hamilton White Stache, Rum Fire (used in small amounts by the uninitiated), Coruba, Smith & Cross, and Planteray 3 Star. I tend to avoid using the Puerto Rican and other light tasting Spanish style rums that are used basically as fillers in a cocktail, but if you're looking for a good one, Bacardi 8 is about the best out there.

My favorite is Fords.

I have 9 out of 10. Must be doing something right!

Hayman's is a favorite, but I am anxious to try the Japanese gin.

I have two unopened bottles Dimple Haig, both dimple bottles one 60 years old still wrapped in fine wire, the other wrapped in Dutch pewter and numbered.

Spot on. Empress & Bluecoat were so disappointing.

Very informative! I've only purchased 2 of the underperformers. The empress lingers on the shelf. Didn't hate aviation but not particularly memorable. Plymouth is my most repurchased gin by far.

I find Johnnie Walker and whiskies like this, disgusting and overpowering. But it sell well in America! Start with something like Famous Grouse and try others against that to develop your own palate.

Can you make a video of mescal and zotol?....

Despite years of trying I've yet to find any gin I Iike better than Tanqueray

Great video. I have always enjoyed Tanqueray and have been looking for something to replace my Greenhouse gin from Texas. I don't seem to be able to get Greenhouse in North Carolina. Now that you have your elimination bracket started are we going to find out who would win the Superbowl of gins?

Siete Leguas and Fortaleza are my favorites. I always have them on my bar

Jenever, old or young. That's it.