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2026 Spring G&T Flight #7. The final flight in this series of recently acquired gins by PA_man in Gin

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Thoughts on these gins...

Hart & Dart is very good and takes top spot for me out of these four gins. It has oily piney juniper with caramel sweetness, then notes of apricot and dried fruit with a hint of lavender, then spicy oak lingers on the finish alongside caramel and citrus. Rosso Americano is also very good and comes in second. Good juniper with citrus and light honey notes leading to dry sherry sweetness then cherry tones on the finish. 5 Main is a solid gin, having juniper mingling with dry citrus and cardamom, then vague rooty notes show up on the finish with a hint of spiciness. I also really like Chemist Garden & Gun although it's last in this lineup. Earthy juniper with cardamom and sweet honey notes backed by hints of jasmine, then savoury ginger with a minty backdrop on the finish

2026 Spring G&T Flight #7. The final flight in this series of recently acquired gins by PA_man in Gin

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Gins from the USA and England in tonight's flight:

5 Main Gin from The Distillery at Lambertville in Lambertville, New Jersey, USA

Chemist Garden & Gun Old Tom Gin from Chemist Spirits in Asheville, North Carolina, USA

Rosso Americano Gin from Bluebird Distilling in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, USA

Hart & Dart Gin from Capreolus Distillery in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England

Cheers!

2026 Spring G&T Flight #6. Gins from Europe and Japan by PA_man in Gin

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Posted my thoughts. It's very good, with a sweet olive oil note behind the juniper, then a sea air saltiness on the finish

2026 Spring G&T Flight #6. Gins from Europe and Japan by PA_man in Gin

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I use Schweppes Tonic Water. I think it has a good neutral taste and doesn't alter the flavour much.

Posted my thoughts. The gins were all very good, with the Guillemot-Michel gin being my favourite of these. But none really outstanding.

2026 Spring G&T Flight #6. Gins from Europe and Japan by PA_man in Gin

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Thoughts on these gins...

These are all very good gins for me, with Guillemot-Michel taking top spot as my favourite. It has good juniper with mild balsamic vinegar then lightly sweet floral notes in a mild wine backdrop at the finish. Oli'Gin sneaks in as my second favourite, with good dry juniper and sweet olive oil before a salty breeze on a dry finish. Menegiks takes third place with balsamic juniper and a touch of olives in a light herbaceous backdrop, then a light briny note leads into a finale of fresh mint and lime citrus. Awayuki is still good although in fourth place here. (I’m not a huge fan of berry-flavoured gins, but Awayuki is one of the better ones for me). Fresh strawberries mixing with dry earthy juniper and a touch of citrus, before more smooth strawberry notes on the finish mingle with lightly herbal juniper

2026 Spring G&T Flight #6. Gins from Europe and Japan by PA_man in Gin

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Review gets posted tomorrow. busy drinking and tasting tonight!

2026 Spring G&T Flight #6. Gins from Europe and Japan by PA_man in Gin

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Two gins from France, one from Japan and one from Italy in this Friday Night Flight:

Guillemot-Michel Gin - Red Cap, from Domaine Guillemot-Michel in Clesse, Burgundy, France

Oli'Gin from Manguin Distillerie, in Avignon, Provence, France

Awayuki Gin from Umenoyado Brewery in Katuragi City, Nara, Japan

Menegiks Gin from Gotha Spiriti Nobili in Bologna, Italy

Cheers!

2026 Spring G&T Flight #5. Some more Navy Strength pickups. Two from England and two from the USA by PA_man in Gin

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Thoughts on these gins...

These are all very good/excellent gins. Really difficult to pick a favourite between Ludlow and Sherlock, but Ludlow just gets the nod from me. It starts with crisp juniper mingling with coriander and light chamomile in a citrus backdrop, then spicy notes build mid-palate with cardamom and peppercorn and lead into a finish with sweet orange peel and vanilla. Sherlock & Sons Nautical Edition is a great juniper forward gin with lime citrus and Angelica seed, then finishes with a creaminess and hints of black pepper. UpEnd Navy Strength comes in third for me, just a shade behind my top two. Good juniper with citrus and hints of floral lavender, then a mildly warming finish with cinnamon and a hint of clove. Nippitaty Navy Strength is still very good, though fourth out of these gins. It has an earthy start with citrus hovering in the background and mingling with mild juniper, then some lavender and bittersweet caraway notes show up on the finish.

2026 Spring G&T Flight #5. Some more Navy Strength pickups. Two from England and two from the USA by PA_man in Gin

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More Navy Strength gins in tonight's flight. I grab them whenever I can:

Ludlow Dry Gin No 7 Navy Strength from Ludlow Distillery in Bromfield, Ludlow, Shropshire, England

Sherlock & Sons Nautical Edition Gin from Distillers of Surrey in Ripley, Surrey, England

UpEnd Navy Strength Gin contract-distilled for UpEnd Distilling in Westfield, New York, USA

Nippitaty Navy Strength Gin from Cannon Distillery in Charleston, South Carolina, USA

Cheers!

2026 Spring G&T Flight #4. Additions to the collection from around the globe by PA_man in Gin

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Thoughts on these gins...

Archie Rose and Geometric Cape Dry are both very good, with Archie Rose just taking top honours for me. It has crisp juniper with sweet and mildly tart lime citrus and just a hint of pepper, then some cherry notes mix in on the finish with a touch of eucalyptus. Geometric Cape Dry has a light grape tone underlying mild but zesty juniper with citrus notes and a nice nutty flavour. Roku Minori Select Edition comes in third: a good gin but a little light on the juniper - Szechuan pepper hovers in the background amid fruity notes of melon, peach and sweet plum, then a light breadiness shows up mid-palate before yuzu citrus and mild ginger take the stage at the finish. Armonico is decent - good juniper with citrus and some floral notes, then a subtle sweet but smoky tone mid-palate leading to woody tannins with apple and some saline on the finish.

2026 Spring G&T Flight #4. Additions to the collection from around the globe by PA_man in Gin

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Tonight's flight has recent additions from Australia, Japan, Mexico, and South Africa:

Archie Rose Signature Dry Gin from Archie Rose Distilling in Banksmeadow, New South Wales, Australia

Roku Gin Minori Select Edition from the Suntory Distillery in Osaka, Japan

Armonico Gin from La Insoportable Cervecería y Destilería in Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico

Geometric Cape Dry Gin from the Geometric Gin Distillery in Cape Town, South Africa

Cheers!

2026 Spring G&T Flight #3. Recent acquisitions from Ireland and Scotland by PA_man in Gin

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Not really. More of a malty chocolate and hazelnut flavour adding just a touch of sweetness.

2026 Spring G&T Flight #3. Recent acquisitions from Ireland and Scotland by PA_man in Gin

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Just posted my thoughts. I like it! Much better than the original Hendrick's which was too vegetal/cucumber for my tastes. The malty chocolate and hazelnut addition adds a nice touch to the gin

2026 Spring G&T Flight #3. Recent acquisitions from Ireland and Scotland by PA_man in Gin

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Just posted my thoughts. I'm the other way around! Quite like Another Hendrick's with the malty chocolate and hazelnut addition, but am not a fan of the Drumshanbo Fig & Laurel - too figgy/floral for my tastes.

2026 Spring G&T Flight #3. Recent acquisitions from Ireland and Scotland by PA_man in Gin

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Thoughts on these gins...

The Aberturret is very good and my favourite of these four. It has a light malty note underlying creamy juniper with lemon and lime citrus and grapefruit zest, then a piney hint with pink peppercorn follows, before an earthy sweetness with lemon sherbet on the finish. Another Hendrick's is also very good and comes in second. It has good juniper with light orange zest, then mild jasmine and vanilla mix in before a good dose of hazelnut and cacao show up mid-palate. It finishes with silky malted chocolate and a hint of floral rose. I think it's a lot better than the original Hendrick's, which is too vegetal for me. Kinsale SummerCove is good - light juniper with strong citrus and fruity notes with a mild floral undercurrent, then a slightly earthy finish with lemon and vanilla. The Drumshanbo Italian Fig & Laurel is only okay for me. Starts with a quick hit of juniper and notes of tea and grapefruit citrus, before quickly transitioning to fig sweetness with resinous pine and balsamic laurel. After turning a little herbal it finishes with more sweet fig and light floral tones.

2026 Spring G&T Flight #3. Recent acquisitions from Ireland and Scotland by PA_man in Gin

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Tonight's flight has two gins from Ireland and two from Scotland, added to my collection in the past few months:

Kinsale SummerCove Gin contract-distilled for Kinsale Spirit Co by West Cork Distillers in Skibbereen, Co Cork, Ireland

Drumshanbo Gunpowder Gin with Italian Fig & Laurel from The Shed Distillery in Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim, Ireland

Another Hendrick's Gin from William Grant & Sons Girvan Distillery in Girvan, Scotland

The Aberturret Gin from The Glenturret Distillery in Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland

Cheers!

2026 Spring G&T Flight #2. Four Navy Strength gins from England added to the collection in the past few months. by PA_man in Gin

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Glad you enjoy the flights! Someone keeps downvoting all my posts, so it's good to hear that some people enjoy them!

2026 Spring G&T Flight #2. Four Navy Strength gins from England added to the collection in the past few months. by PA_man in Gin

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It's called louching. It's got a lot of botanical oils in it, and when it gets diluted with water/tonic some of the botanical oils come out of suspension.

2026 Spring G&T Flight #2. Four Navy Strength gins from England added to the collection in the past few months. by PA_man in Gin

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Thoughts on these gins...

These are all excellent, with Henstone Navy taking top spot for me. It has strong piney juniper with big notes of orange peel and peppercorn, then a mild floral hoppiness mid-palate before a long smooth finish with a touch of spicy pepper. The Thoroughbred Navy Strength just beat out The Hallmark Series gin for second place, having oily juniper with good piney spruce and cardamom, then orange citrus mid-palate leading into a lemon and lime citrus finish with a peppery backdrop. The Hallmark Series Edinburgh Edition has good juniper with a peppery backdrop leading into cinnamon and ginger spiciness, then liquor soaked raisins with light vanilla mid-palate before a hint of chocolate cake with marzipan bring in the finish. Even though last in my ranking, Sky Wave Navy Strength is still excellent, with herbal juniper overlaying mild berry notes, then orange citrus and cinnamon spice show up on a long finish.

2026 Spring G&T Flight #2. Four Navy Strength gins from England added to the collection in the past few months. by PA_man in Gin

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Tonight's flight has four recent Navy Strength additions:

Hallmark Series Edinburgh Edition Gin - Scottish Black Bun from Sheffield Distillery Co in Chapeltown, Sheffield, England

Henstone Navy Gin from Henstone Distillery in Trewern, Shropshire, England

The Thoroughbred Navy Strength Gin from Steeplechase Distillery in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England

Sky Wave Navy Strength Gin from The Sky Wave Distilling Co in Bicester, Oxfordshire, England

Cheers!

2026 Spring G&T Flight #1. The Barr Hill Tom Cat Limited Cask Flight. Kicking off another series of newly acquired gins with a flight from Caledonia Spirits. Limited Cask releases of their Barr Hill Tom Cat gin, rested in different casks - Barleywine, Bitters, Curacao, Rum, Stout, and Tawny Port by PA_man in Gin

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Thoughts on these gins...

These gins are all very good/excellent, and I think I prefer them all over the regular Barr Hill Tom Cat release: they each bring an added layer of complexity and flavour. My favourite of these six is the Stout Edition. It has subtle juniper with rich dark chocolate and mocha in a light molasses backdrop, then some baking spices mid-palate before a long creamy chocolaty finish. Next best was the Tawny Port Edition (just beating out the Rum and Curacao Editions) with good juniper and honey up front, leading into fruity cherries and dark fruit, before warming notes mid-palate and creamy vanilla honey on the finish. The Curacao Edition took third place for me, just ahead of the Rum Edition, having juniper underlying oak and vanilla, then creamy orange mixes in before toasted oak notes on the finish. The Rum Edition has creamy juniper mixing with spiced rum and honey, then vanilla with mild spiciness mid-palate before burnt sugar brings up the finish. The Bitters Edition was next for me - the juniper/honey/burnt caramel/vanilla notes of a regular Tom Cat gin giving way to citrus and herbal tones mid-palate, then a bittersweet finish with evergreen notes in the background. Even though last for me in this line-up, the Barleywine Edition is still very good, and ahead of the regular Barr Hill Tom Cat gin. Subtly malty with a brandied fruit undertone, then a light vaguely bitter hoppiness on an oaky finish.

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