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Discussion in 'Drink, Smoke, and Fine Dining' started by Scotty, Mar 27, 2013.

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  1. Scotty

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    #1 Scotty, Mar 27, 2013
    For gin fans, Tanqueray is producing/importing Malacca gin. The bottles we can get in Oregon are labeled "Limited Edition" and have individual bottle numbers. It is an slightly sweet, very botanical, crazy smooth gin. Worth a try if you are a gin fan.
     
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    #2 RVL Saratoga, Mar 28, 2013
    I always thought Malacca was strange stuff: very citrusy. Made a lousy martini but a very good G&T.

    Anyway, I'm all for choice and am glad its back.
     
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    #3 Scotty, Mar 28, 2013
    I agree. In the reading I did last night, the reviews all comment that it isn't great for a martini, makes a great G&T (especially during the off season, i.e. not the summer), and is fantastic for mixing in complex gin based cocktails.
    It doesn't reply classic London dry gins, but complements them.
     
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    #4 David_S, Mar 28, 2013
    I haven't seen or tried it. Would be interested to know how it compares to Tanq 10 in terms of both flavor, and price.

    Big fan of Tanqueray 10!
     
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    #5 Scotty, Mar 28, 2013
    Very citrus driven, in addition to juniper notes. Price seems about on par with T10 (can't remember exactly, and we are in a state that controls sales, but the 1 liter bottle was slightly less than $30). Was delicious straight, but I would think it would not mix well with vermouth and olives--it is missing a sharpness that it needs to play well with the typical other martini flavors.
     
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    #6 David_S, Mar 28, 2013
    Thanks Scotty, I may have to give it a whirl if Malacca shows up in our state.
     
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    #7 psorella, Mar 28, 2013
    This is funny... I never in my wildest dreams thought the title to this thread was in reference to Gin.... Do you guys know what Malacca means in Greek ? I know, cause I grew up with alot of greek friends... I t means Sh-thead ! :) What a laugh this gave me.
    Thanks !
     

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