Comments on: The Bulldog and the Bees - Is Gin the New Vodka? http://www.agrandioseblog.com/the-bulldog-and-the-bees-is-gin-the-new-vodka/ Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:00:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Robert Heugel http://www.agrandioseblog.com/the-bulldog-and-the-bees-is-gin-the-new-vodka/#comment-177 Robert Heugel Sat, 04 Aug 2007 01:08:09 +0000 http://www.agrandioseblog.com/2007/07/23/the-bulldog-and-the-bees-is-gin-the-new-vodka/#comment-177 I have found that people really enjoy gin once they give it an honest chance. I mix so many gin cocktails behind my bar that you have to try gin if you come in for a drink. I run into people all the time who "don't like gin", and I love turning them into gin lovers over night. Doing this however, requires using a more subtle gin and gradually helping them to acquire a taste or at least not be shocked by the juniper. Certain cocktails help to prevent a negative reaction to the juniper, but above all a good transition gin is a must. Bulldog seems to fit the bill. I eventually get them to accept bolder gins, but the introduction is a delicate procedure. I have found that people really enjoy gin once they give it an honest chance. I mix so many gin cocktails behind my bar that you have to try gin if you come in for a drink. I run into people all the time who “don’t like gin”, and I love turning them into gin lovers over night. Doing this however, requires using a more subtle gin and gradually helping them to acquire a taste or at least not be shocked by the juniper. Certain cocktails help to prevent a negative reaction to the juniper, but above all a good transition gin is a must. Bulldog seems to fit the bill. I eventually get them to accept bolder gins, but the introduction is a delicate procedure.

]]> By: admin http://www.agrandioseblog.com/the-bulldog-and-the-bees-is-gin-the-new-vodka/#comment-133 admin Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:56:16 +0000 http://www.agrandioseblog.com/2007/07/23/the-bulldog-and-the-bees-is-gin-the-new-vodka/#comment-133 Scott C - I don't think anybody is saying Bulldog is not an excellent product, myself included. You hit the nail on the head yourself when you admitted to not being a gin guy - but you loved it. That was in essence the conclusion of the whole review. I myself plan to use Bulldog a whole lot more ... Gabriel - I've heard a lot of great things about G'vine, I think I might have a bottle on the way somewhere and can't wait to review it. I believe in masatering the art of making really good cocktails, one would be remiss not to recognize the characteristics of each type of gin - especially if you're entertaining. I agree with you wholeheartedly, I wouldn't use Bulldog in say, a Negroni - I'd reach for my Tanq., but I believe this would be an excellent choice in something like a Singapore Sling. This product does blur that line for me though, and I like that. At heart I'm really a gin guy but for certain recipes vodka works better. With a product like Bulldog, that doesn't have to be the case anymore. These gins can take over for vodka and add more to the drink, character wise. Scott C - I don’t think anybody is saying Bulldog is not an excellent product, myself included. You hit the nail on the head yourself when you admitted to not being a gin guy - but you loved it. That was in essence the conclusion of the whole review. I myself plan to use Bulldog a whole lot more …

Gabriel - I’ve heard a lot of great things about G’vine, I think I might have a bottle on the way somewhere and can’t wait to review it. I believe in masatering the art of making really good cocktails, one would be remiss not to recognize the characteristics of each type of gin - especially if you’re entertaining. I agree with you wholeheartedly, I wouldn’t use Bulldog in say, a Negroni - I’d reach for my Tanq., but I believe this would be an excellent choice in something like a Singapore Sling.

This product does blur that line for me though, and I like that. At heart I’m really a gin guy but for certain recipes vodka works better. With a product like Bulldog, that doesn’t have to be the case anymore. These gins can take over for vodka and add more to the drink, character wise.

]]> By: Aman http://www.agrandioseblog.com/the-bulldog-and-the-bees-is-gin-the-new-vodka/#comment-132 Aman Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:54:52 +0000 http://www.agrandioseblog.com/2007/07/23/the-bulldog-and-the-bees-is-gin-the-new-vodka/#comment-132 I agree with Scott. I never really liked gin before, but then i tried this at one of those Bulldog promo parties and fel in love with it. It tastes so much better than any other gin ive tasted (tanqueray or bombay sapphire mainly). The next day i went out and bought a bottle and ive been drinkin it ever since... I agree with Scott. I never really liked gin before, but then i tried this at one of those Bulldog promo parties and fel in love with it. It tastes so much better than any other gin ive tasted (tanqueray or bombay sapphire mainly). The next day i went out and bought a bottle and ive been drinkin it ever since…

]]> By: Scott C. http://www.agrandioseblog.com/the-bulldog-and-the-bees-is-gin-the-new-vodka/#comment-131 Scott C. Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:18:45 +0000 http://www.agrandioseblog.com/2007/07/23/the-bulldog-and-the-bees-is-gin-the-new-vodka/#comment-131 You guys should really give Bulldog a shot. I am, admitedly, not a gin guy - and this stuff is legit! Totally one of my favorite drinks and everyone I have given it to absolutely loves it. You guys should really give Bulldog a shot.
I am, admitedly, not a gin guy - and this stuff is legit!
Totally one of my favorite drinks and everyone I have given it to absolutely loves it.

]]> By: Gabriel http://www.agrandioseblog.com/the-bulldog-and-the-bees-is-gin-the-new-vodka/#comment-129 Gabriel Tue, 24 Jul 2007 13:10:15 +0000 http://www.agrandioseblog.com/2007/07/23/the-bulldog-and-the-bees-is-gin-the-new-vodka/#comment-129 Gin is also good for arthritis, and I have loads of arthritis...I think. I worry about blurring the lines between gin and vodka because a product like G'Vine, for example, so drastically changes the nature of the cocktail you put it into. Drinks with which I'm intimately familiar taste miles away from what I'm used to using G'Vine versus the differences when I use Tanqueray vs. Beefeater. This isn't to say gins with such different flavor profiles such as G'Vine or Bulldog aren't worthy products; I just have trouble treating them as 'gins' and fear we lose the character and intent of classic drinks using them in those. Jeezy creezy! I sound like an old stick in the mud; I promise I'm exceedingly liberal and open-minded towards most subjects, heh. Gin is also good for arthritis, and I have loads of arthritis…I think.

I worry about blurring the lines between gin and vodka because a product like G’Vine, for example, so drastically changes the nature of the cocktail you put it into. Drinks with which I’m intimately familiar taste miles away from what I’m used to using G’Vine versus the differences when I use Tanqueray vs. Beefeater. This isn’t to say gins with such different flavor profiles such as G’Vine or Bulldog aren’t worthy products; I just have trouble treating them as ‘gins’ and fear we lose the character and intent of classic drinks using them in those.

Jeezy creezy! I sound like an old stick in the mud; I promise I’m exceedingly liberal and open-minded towards most subjects, heh.

]]> By: Rick http://www.agrandioseblog.com/the-bulldog-and-the-bees-is-gin-the-new-vodka/#comment-126 Rick Mon, 23 Jul 2007 18:53:29 +0000 http://www.agrandioseblog.com/2007/07/23/the-bulldog-and-the-bees-is-gin-the-new-vodka/#comment-126 You should listen to Natalie. She's hot. You should listen to Natalie. She’s hot.

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