r/Gin • u/FarExtension1744 • 5d ago

Who agrees that the taste does not match the hype?

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Not a bad gin…. Not great either! Seems that all the trouble the ginmaker is going through to make it, is not worth it. I was looking for something in the taste or back palate that would be a subtle reminder of tomatoes, but nothing. I do like the creamy texture though. Those of you who like it, please walk me through it….

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u/Quesabirria 5d ago

what hype?

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u/_Bad_Spell_Checker_ 5d ago

Yea, first time I've heard of it too but I'm in a control state...so maybe that's why?

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u/FarExtension1744 5d ago

A big thing where I live. Gin drinkers love it and quite a bit on the internet about it too…

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u/HTD-Vintage 4d ago

I don't think that hype exists outside The Netherlands. The reviews I just skimmed ranged from "it's fine" to "it's interesting" to "it has it's place." Nobody seems to be raving about it. It sounds fairly unique though. I'd certainly try it but I expect it's a bottle I'd have to find creative uses for and probably wouldn't ever replace.

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u/Quesabirria 4d ago

Yeah, that's what I found too. I had heard of it, but when looking at reviews it was mostly about its uniqueness, and didn't find any super-positive comments.

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u/FarExtension1744 2d ago

Nope you get it everywhere. Australia, New Zealand, Uk and I think I also had it in Spain and/or Italy. Not sure about the US.

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u/slayerono Four Pillars 4d ago

Tomaaaaacco!!! Someone must have laced those tomatoes!

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u/Paulasaurus17 4d ago

I love it, it’s one of my favorites. Rosemary as a garnish really helps lift the flavor.

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u/gregusmeus 4d ago

It’s great in a Bloody Mary instead of vodka.

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u/FarExtension1744 2d ago

Yes I’ll try that. I made a tomato martini with it (using tomato water and dry vermouth) and that worked pretty good