Gin Is Vodka, Only Better

Published on Tuesday, March 13, 2007, by The CHOW Editorial Team / Edit Post

CHOW columnist Jordan Mackay speaks with Sean Harrison, master distiller of Plymouth Gin, about the resurgence of cocktail culture, the difference between gin and vodka, and the three major styles of gin.

Gin Tasting at Home

What, exactly, are you supposed to taste in gin? Mackay and Harrison walk through a gin taste test.

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  • I love gin, I've tried Plymouth and I didn't like it. Tanq and Beefeater are for me, Bombay Sapphire is completely overrated but this is all just my opinion.

  • Everyone needs to try this new gin from England, Whitley Neill London Dry Gin! It is by far the best gin I have ever tried. They focus on African botanicals which give it a fresh citrusy taste that you can tell is not from the US.

  • I'd like to send a shout out to Aviation Gin from Portland! One ice cube, served in a mint tea glass.

  • I am a huge gin lover specially Tanq 10

  • I wish you guys would post transcripts of these things. I'm not always in a situation where I can play audio.

  • thanks--who knew gin and vodka were so related--i always wondered how from grain or potato they were individual. i wish they had also mentioned "junipero" gin from san francisco--delish. best cocktail of all though--plymouth, junipero, citadelle or bombay sapphire, straight out of the freezer, an ice cube or two if hot outside, some big fat pimento-stuffed olives. the best ironing-out possible....+READ

    thanks--who knew gin and vodka were so related--i always wondered how from grain or potato they were individual. i wish they had also mentioned "junipero" gin from san francisco--delish. best cocktail of all though--plymouth, junipero, citadelle or bombay sapphire, straight out of the freezer, an ice cube or two if hot outside, some big fat pimento-stuffed olives. the best ironing-out possible. simple perfection-COLLAPSE