Best Gin For your Martini !

Ever wondered which gin you should be using for the most famous cocktail in the world? Well join me as I run through some of my favourites!
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[@Farksisten]

My recommendation, regardless of the gin, is to keep the gin intended for Martini's in the freezer (as the ABV of gin will keep it from actually freezing). If you don't want too or can't fit the whole bottle in the freezer, get a smaller container and pour some over into it and put it in for a few hours. The gin will become deliciously viscous and obviously very cold, so there's no need to stir it with ice. Stirred martinis are almost always too watery in my opinion. Instead pour the freezer cold gin directly into the glass after first adding your preferred amount of Vermouth (which should be kept refrigerated!), and then press a lemon peal over the drink and add olives if you want to. With the gin this cold the Martini will now develop a lot more as you drink it over time. At first it's so cold you won't even feel the alcohol, and you will mainly get a lot of the herbal notes that are otherwise very subtle in most gins. And as it gets warmer as you drink it you will start getting more of the classic gin flavor. Perfection!

[@matthewgabbard6415]

I disagree for one reason, the dilution of the ice is actually part of the drink. If you were doing straight shots like vodka, by all means put the gin in the freezer. However gin likes to be mixed and is often at much higher proofs than vodka for exactly that reason

[@Wombat-y7t]

@@matthewgabbard6415agreed…even the master taster at Glenmorangie states dilution is important….

[@christinecamley]

Tanqueray 10 and The Botanist are two favorite Gins for Martinis and I do also enjoy the Aviation. I think the amazing botanicals in the Botanist are so wonderful. Outstanding Martini Gins!! I wish I could find Brooklyn Gin in Vancouver and the Melbourne Gin. I am going to be in Melbourne in a few months and I can't wait to try this Gin and many other local Aussie Gins!! I really want to try "Steve the Bartender's" new Gin for a Martini!! For someone who is a lover of Juniper I am really excited to try Brooklyn Gin - neat and in a Martini!! Oh!! Tanqueray is about $45.00 in Vancouver - double the regular Tanqueray. Terrific video!! Cheers!!! 🙂

[@randyw41]

Because of you, ya boob, I've searched all of Indianapolis trying to find the Aviation Gin, all to no avail. Still a great video, but now I'm on an endless quest to find this blend, all because of your review. Thanks a lot...

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

You’re writing Randy! Good look with your search! 😊

[@randyw41]

Actually it was the Brooklyn Gin not the Aviation, which I've been looking for...

[@bogdanrylski4330]

I'm definitely a martini and gin & tonic drinker but lately, I have been drinking Greyhounds. I recommend you do it as your next cocktail video. There are many variations (Salty Dog, Italian Greyhound) but my favorite has been adding a bit of Lillet Blanc to the standard.

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

I like the sound of that Bogdan! I’ll definitely try it soon!

[@pacific-midwest]

Your channel has helped me rediscover/navigate the world of gin. I've tried Levantine at a bar (smooth and notes of black pepper and lemon) and have bottles of Aviation, Plymouth, and Tanquery 10 at the house. Of them, I love Tanquery 10 the most. It's lively and unabashedly forward in juniper and citrus....cranking the volume to 10. The higher ABV holds up well to mixing. Aviation is a smoother gin with more spice notes and less juniper. Plymouth is earthy and has a very sweet herbal note. Of the three, the Aviation is my choice for Gimlets and Casinos. Tanquery 10 is king for Martinis where gin really needs to be front and center. I like Plymouth as well, it's a 'workhorse'...but Tanquery 10 is cheaper where I am located, so...I believe we know what will fill its place when the bottle is empty.

[@pugtom7114]

It's great that nearly every week you have a new patron member!

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

I know Tom! I’m extremely flattered when people sign up to help me 😊

[@thBrilliantFool]

Your Scottish accent is pretty convincing

[@marcushoward6560]

I really want to try that Brooklyn Gin, and I'm not going to lie, it is really because the bottle caught my eye.

[@neen42]

Oooh, lemon myrtle is delicious! I've had a green tea with lemon myrtle - it was amazing! I can imagine it's fantastic in gin too!

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

It really is Wendy. I’d love to try that tea! ☕️ 😊

[@genebigs1749]

I really enjoyed this one, Bobby as the Martini is my drink of choice. I haven't tried it with a few of those gins and I'm certainly looking forward to it. But I must ask, where's the Beefeater?? Anyway, thanks for another great video, and cheers, my friend!

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

Thanks Gene, Yes good point about the beefeater, I felt I had over used it in my videos recently so I thought I’d give some of the others a chance! You’re right though of course Beefeater does indeed make a good Martini 🍸 😊

[@nicolassergi]

hey bobby my friend .love this video......here in argentina...the tanqueray is 1400 pesos ( 16 pounds)... and the tanqueray ten is 8000 pesos (96 ponuds!!!!!!)..

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

😱😱😱😱Wooow! That's ridiculous! I've no idea why it is so expensive! I will have to have a word with them!

[@eezee416]

I really enjoy your videos. For me, a martini with Sipsmith is the real deal.

[@cobylyons4439]

Love gin, but I'm wondering how are you making these martinis? Are you using the original recipe (2 parts gin, 1 part dry vermouth), or something else?

[@hankscarangella4688]

Loved it! What is your proportion of vermouth to gin?

[@Aphabet21]

My vermouth waves as it passes by.

[@davidbarlow9197]

For martini, Tanq Ten all day

[@chrys2536]

My martini is: 5cl beefeater, 2cl noilly prat and many olives!

[@ericball6000]

Bobby, mate,good video,lot's of good info,just asking,what kind of vermouth did you use,cheers.

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

I actually used a cheap one from Lidl as I really like it! I will be doing another video about the vermouth 👍

[@eruainon_meldarion4677]

Still working on perfecting mine. Lots of experimenting

[@pupstarproduction15]

Great video Are there any specific Vermouth that works better ? Also I do believe 007 would disagree that a Martin is not made with vodka

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

You will have to wait for the vermouth video coming soon! 😊

[@RandomName680]

Bobby, great video! I’m going to try some of those Gins in a Martini. I’m particularly interested in trying Tanqueray 10 and The Botanist in a Martini. I use a 5 to 1 ratio when I make my Martini’s. 2.5 oz of Plymouth .5 oz of Dolin. The Plymouth Martini is exceptionally smooth! If I am in the mood for a Martini with a bit more juniper, I substitute the Plymouth with Beefeater. (Of course this is only my opinion on what a good Martini consists of) I usually use 1 or 3 Martini olives as a garnish. I read that an even number of olives in a Martini is bad luck!

[@Turtle1631991]

Funny you should mention it. I am just drinking Plymouth Navy - Dolin Martini (2-1) and I think it needs more floral Gin, Plymouth drowns out the vermouth... But I guess different tastes and all.

[@RandomName680]

Turtlemaroon Everyone has their own taste of course. I like the 5-1 ratio best. Even at 5-1, the Plymouth and Dolin’s is not very floral. Plymouth isn’t very floral in my opinion. I do like it though.

[@Turtle1631991]

@@RandomName680 I agree, Plymouth is not floral at all. What I meant to say is that Dolin is asking for Floral gin IMHO :-) Don't get me wrong Plymouth is my NO1 gin and as long as I have home bar I will have that bottle stocked to drink with tonic. Just not for Martinis... Also bear in mind that Plymouth navy is 57% strong so it is probably like 4-1 with normal gin

[@RandomName680]

Turtlemaroon I understand. I think that’s why the Beefeater and Dolin works so well. I am happy keeping Plymouth and Beefeater on hand. Two completely different gins. Great for different purposes.

[@deividf.9898]

To me Plymouth is so precious I only use it with Dolin dry (freshly opened 375 ml bottles) to make martini. Same recipe with Beefeateris good. With Tanq I dont like Dolin cause they are actually too similar. Keep in mind no matter what your ratio or choice of gin and vermouth are the freshnes and size of ice is super important. I made the mistake of making an amazing martini with ice that had been in freezer over a week and that freezer smell/taste destroys everything

[@geoffk777]

I suspect all of these would be very nice, although the only one that I've tried is the Tanqueray. Even so, Beefeater is my usual gin, and it's what I imagine a classic martini ought to taste like. More specifically, I can picture in my head people having 3-martini lunches in the 1960's drinking this exact cocktail. One negative recommendation--I think that Hendricks is harsh and nasty, and the flavors work very badly with vermouth. It's popular now to order Hendricks martinis with a cucumber garnish, and the whole idea of that turns my stomach.

[@fredphlogiston4620]

I can buy the regular Tanqueray for € 14 in the supermarket. The Tanqueray No. 10 is available only on Amazon for € 42.

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

Wow! That’s a lot Fred! I don’t know why it’s so expensive over there! 😫😫

[@barneyh5314]

In Pennsylvania Tanq 10 is $35, about 25% more than regular Tanqueray at $28.

[@therealbexn3408]

I never tried Martini bevore but this Video hooks me more then every other James Bond🍸 Cant wait your vermouth Clip.

[@anthonypetercoleman3575]

Stir it, Bond was a complete moron

[@tombrown1898]

Overall, my favorite gin is Broker's. But for a Martini, it's Boodle's, hands down.

[@egemen5578]

Well said about Tanqueray Ten, thank you! It's such a shame that for the price of one Tanqueray Ten, you can almost buy two classic Tanquerays in Turkey!

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

Hey Egemen, I know! It’s crazy! I will always mention it when I feature it in my videos 👍

[@aronpillay1287]

Top review as always. Im from South Africa and the Tanguera 10 is double or more than the normal Tanqueray 👎

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

hmmm, I don't know why they do this Aron but I'm trying to find out!

[@rkinn1998]

Do you have a preference for making a Tuxedo?

[@EricLee-zt8ih]

I think that Tanq 10 is very liquorice forward. Lemon twist garnish only. No olives with this one 😹

[@burkeofmellowpark3472]

I told my neighbors to Fk off, locked my doors and drank my 3 green olive garlic stuffed martinis! Fun video Bobby !

[@SectorAlphaZero]

Hi Bobby I Got Another Gin To Add On Te List For You Slingsby Rhubarb Gin Very Nice One i Just Tried Recently. Also Looking Foward to The Next Gin Review Hope It One Of The Ones I Recommended

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

Thanks Sector, Please try to remember that the list is EXTREMELY long and goes back for months so please be patient! 😊😊

[@SectorAlphaZero]

@@nononsensegindrinking5152 Dont Worry Ill Wait And Enjoy Others In The Meantime

[@brianpetch9534]

Of course the Tanqueray 10 is the better....lol its $48 Cdn and the regular is $29 Cdn. But it sounds like I should try it.

[@thBrilliantFool]

Have you tried Seagram's grape flavored gin? I haven't been able to find it but I have tried 2 of their flavored gins: Red Berry Twisted (highly recommend) and orange flavor which I did not like much at all.

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

Not yet but I’m looking forward to it!

[@oldschoolcop.357magnum]

I love to make a cocktail called the aviator with aviator gin it perfect 👌🏻

[@Aphabet21]

I’ve always heard “shaken, not stirred” from good old 007, but I’ve recently heard that shaking your gin actually ruins the gin from gin lovers. Was bond a frat boy pretending to be refined???

[@beng1642]

Wish I could send a bottle of Gentilly gin from New Orleans, but I don't think we Americans are allowed to. But maybe if you ask the folks at Seven Three Distillery, they can find a way to get you a bottle.

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

I wish you could too Ben! I’ll have a look my friend. I really want to try more American gins as most of my viewers are from Stateside 🇺🇸

[@twinpiperzed7222]

I just got some Henstone sent from England to Minnesota Just don’t call it Gin when you send it

[@waldoiswhereEFC55]

The original tanqueray for me in the US in my area is $26 and #10 is $41

[@rspainify]

Martinis...Beefeater & Tanqueray...always great! The Botanist Gin...Absolutely Wonderful!...Tops! Junipero...Stupendous!; Fords Gin...Smooth & Gorgeous!

[@TheLinuxYes]

ok, no more GT's for you today!!

[@randyw41]

Well Bombay gin, not the saphire mix, makes a great martini. A 2 1/2 to 1 mix really does it justice. 3 of these, and I find myself singing Broadway showtunes on the roof of my house...

[@mikerieck306]

Been drinking Bombay martini's for over 40 years....that is the original Bombay. I use a mist bottle for the vermouth.....extra dry. Go 3 deep into that and yes .....things get spiritual.

[@swesleyharris]

Question....What Gin would Sean Connery use in his Martini as Bond? Great video!

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

Great question Wesley! I think it would be something like Boodles or Tanqueray No 10. Maybe I’ll make a video about this!?!🤔

[@barneyh5314]

@@nononsensegindrinking5152 In Casino Royale, James Bond specified Gordon's Gin.

[@tikazombie37]

I'm not sure what's the state of the channel right now, but I'd really like a Negroni video, I wonder what would be a good combo for a negroni, or a deep dive matrix on which combos of vermouth and gin would be best along with campari

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

Great idea Nicholas! The channel is still very much alive! I will definitely look into this. I’m testing my throat out today by making a video so hopefully all goes well 👍

[@jorgeisaacguerrero]

and you could be talking about it for hours and hours if you talked about dry vermouths and ratios for each gin

[@ejaurand]

The different vermouths can make or break a martini. And don't get the wrong garnish!

[@mannacler]

@@ejaurand Noilly Prat or Dolin though surprisingly Gallo does fine in a pinch. All others are swill.

[@Turtle1631991]

@@mannacler Dolin is super soft though. I am just drinking Plymouth Gin and Dolin martini and it is not good combo - just tastes like diluted Plymouth gin. I guess it takes gentler tasting gin... What would be sweet vermouth choice for perfect martini? I only have antica formula which is too bold I think but could work as 2 parts gin, 1 part dolin, 1/4 part carpano...

[@allgoodtoday829]

It isn't the economics it's the psychology of selling the best

[@rjtripp]

Which is your best gin? All the gins that you tried, you said that they are the best. My best happens to be Beefeater.

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

It’s a very tough one Rob but you can never go wrong with a Beefeater 😊👍

[@d.e.v.s.8104]

What is this? No Cotswold Gin?!? What a shame. You, my friend, are missing out on a quintessential Martini Gin. But hey, thanks for another smashing vid.

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

Hey DE VS I’ve not tried that one yet but looking forward to it! 😊

[@d.e.v.s.8104]

@@nononsensegindrinking5152 So many amazing gin, so little time. On your recommendation I have tried Ableforth's Bathtub Gin, Brooklyn Gin, and Brokers Gin (or Bond St. as it's labeled here in Italy) and they are all fantastic gins. Keep up the good work my friend.

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

D.E. V.S. Wow! Great choices! So glad I could help! 😊😊

[@roni2715]

Are olives the norm add in martinis?

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

It’s all down to personal choice I say Ron

[@eriksonyw]

@@nononsensegindrinking5152 Hello, I used to not like adding olives in my martini just like u. In fact i can drink martinis quite happily without any garnish at all just like you. HOWEVER, one time I read about the history on how the olives end up in the martini, i decided to go out and buy myself a little jar of it, then started experimenting. Man did i find it interesting that at a very specific mix (specific brand and amount of gin + specific brand and amount of vermouth), adding olives, or just a drizzle of its brine, or even a very little sprinkle of salt, actually worked!! It was literally shocking to me. And the reason why I also tested with its brine or simple table salt is that from what i read in the history of martini, the whole purpose of adding olives is simply to add that a slight salt content into the mix to enhance both the flavor profile of the gin and the sweetness from the vermouth without adding sugar, and not for the flavor of olives itself. Very interesting and I found it to be true. But again it only worked for me in a very very specific mix which i have already forgotten unfortunately (the experiment was done almost 2 years ago), except ONE THING, I USED A RATIO OF ALMOST 1:1 ON GIN:VERMOUTH which was how the martinis were used to be made according to its history. Then as time went by, the amount of vermouth's use went down gradually. Maybe u can do an experiment on it one day if you haven't ;) Love your channel btw, from 50% American 50% Chinese.

[@Rabcup]

7:00 I’ll hold you to that bro

[@harjitgrewal1035]

From @thetealbar. Have you tried your gin with Schweppes light tonic water. Not the Indian. It really helps preserve taste of gin, having used fever tree for ages found recently the Schweppes light is so much better for non fruity gins! Just a suggestion 😊

[@nononsensegindrinking5152]

Thanks Harjit, I haven’t but I definitely will now! 😊

[@harjitgrewal1035]

@@nononsensegindrinking5152 cool you won't regret it, specifically like i said the Schweppes slim line tonic. We found the Indian added alot of pepper but with slimline its the gin all the way!

[@bernardsim2572]

Bro..Islay is pronounce as "Eye" "La"vender

[@mrsleepzblu]

I think he's being facetious

[@mitchellharrington4814]

@7:00 minutes I will hold you to that promise lol!

[@Abubobbledo]

Thought you were gonna drop the accent. 😏

[@harjitgrewal1035]

CORRECTION! SCHWEPPES SLIMLINE TONIC😁

[@ksztyrix]

I don't think you can go wrong with any gin based coctail using Beefeater

[@tkemily]

tiny10 / no.3 / brockmans r all good wiz martini for me