I second both selections. Tanqueray 10 is a fresh, botanical, flavour. Really distinctive. Hendricks is a bit smoother, but doesnt have the same flavour profile. Boutique distillary gin is also on the rise. Bendistillery out of... (60 replies, last updated by rosewood May 19, 2009)

not terribly expensive, only three gins that are commonly available here (NH) are actually more expensive: Bombay Sapphire, Hendricks, and Bulldog. But then, since all our liquor stores are state run, the list doesn’t... (30 replies, last updated by rednyellow October 16, 2008)

movies with the shallow bowl champagne glasses. Maybe with the boutiquing of gin, the shape of the glass will change to take advantage of the drink. (66 replies, last updated by judge dee January 15, 2007)

Not sure this is the right board for this... but given that it is a mixer, this seems to be the closest match. Recently read an article (I think it was NYT)about "boutique" tonics. While I’ve spent lots of time tasting... (5 replies, last updated by JMF December 6, 2006)

I don’t claim to be a gin conniseur, I’ve thought of myself as a Scotch person but I recently came across a gin that changed that. I’m siiting in my cabin on Hornby Island enjoying a boutique gin... (15 replies, last updated by emmaroseeats July 17, 2009)

? I’ve read a lot of stories in the last couple years about this boutique gin, but I can’t seem to find out what happened to them. (1 reply, last updated by slowfreeway September 1, 2009)

for authentic, sort of post-modern if you will. i.e., go to a taqueria in Redwood City’s little Mexico, or down to Milpitas to Nutrition House for Dongbei Chinese:). But then you do have to bring your own boutique gin for... (7 replies, last updated by vipdiddy September 9, 2006)

Fish sauteed in butter pairs wonderfully with peaty scotch. Gin and sparkling water goes nicely with choucroute garnie. (3 replies, last updated by pondrat October 17, 2008)

I don’t drink them. In fact, I have a severe aversion to most “white” spirits ... a result of youthful indiscretions. No gin for me, and definitely no vodka or rum! But my wife loves a martini now and then, and I... (19 replies, last updated by kenito799 July 31, 2006)

, which is supposed to come with sauerkraut(it did not)and the cheese was some sort of fake cheese product, and did not even taste like swiss. I can’t believe that this is was the choice of restaurant for the lobby of the... (3 replies, last updated by John October 12, 2004)

a Gibson, but more importantly, I want to try different gins with some guidance. What are some good next steps from Tanquery, and what questions do I need to answer to get better guidance? (8 replies, last updated by Dennis S April 8, 2007)

and pastes, savory spicy unique jams and jellies, tangy syrups, and maybe a few incredible boutique gins (folks in the food and wine bizz are going absolutely nuts over them), liquers, and other spirits... (19 replies, last updated by Suzette August 29, 2005)

for allowing the province to control alcohol distribution in such a complete way, but would we be better served by a selection of independent boutiques that could bring in a wider selection of foreign wines, increase sales for... (7 replies, last updated by superbossmom September 23, 2008)

Where are the best classic tails in LA? I’m thinking of places like Death & Co., PDT and Milk & Honey in New York or the Alembic or Bourbon and Branch in SF. Bars that specialize in classic tails usu with a Gin and... (5 replies, last updated by Peripatetic December 24, 2008)

Made this one last night: L’amour en fuite (Love on the Run) 1.5 Plymouth gin 1.0 Lillet blanc 0.5 St. Germain Shake over ice, strain into a chilled tail glass given a rinse of Kübler absinthe (pastis, like Henri Bardouin, will... (55 replies, last updated by ted November 8, 2009)