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Aristus

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2. The Botanist.

Reply to Drum (Reply #1)

Fri Apr 18, 2025, 09:52 PM

Apr 2025

It’s a gin distilled on the island of Islay (“Ee-lay”) in Scotland, where they also make the best single malt whiskeys in the world.

My stepson told me about it, and I picked up a bottle. It’s smooth enough to drink neat. Whereas most gins should just be used as a base liquor for cocktails. They usually have an unpleasant bite to them.

The Botanist. Highly recommended. Pick up a bottle.

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Friday Night Gin Buzz. Ask me anything. [View all] Aristus Apr 2025 OP

Hi Aristus! Drum Apr 2025 #1

The Botanist. Aristus Apr 2025 #2

Excellent--thanks for the recommendation! Drum Apr 2025 #7

I know of one clear liquor that can suffer from moniss Apr 2025 #9

Botanist is excellent. A bit higher proof than most gin and tons of flavor than what I was use too -- Gordon's, Silent Type Apr 2025 #10

I need a higher proof right now. Aristus Apr 2025 #11

I get it. Some GOPers are going to start screaming when tariffs hit their favorite libations. Silent Type Apr 2025 #12

I got a case of Moosehead before the Canadian tariffs. bucolic_frolic Apr 2025 #3

I adore Canadian whiskey, but I confess I know nothing of Canadian beer. Aristus Apr 2025 #4

I wish I could have some more Captain Morgans... OldBaldy1701E Apr 2025 #5

Milk and a Pop-Tart sound great! Aristus Apr 2025 #13

Sorry for the late reply. OldBaldy1701E Apr 2025 #16

Blueberry is great, too. Aristus Apr 2025 #17

Chicken or egg? moniss Apr 2025 #6

Both. Aristus Apr 2025 #14

Love you too, Aristus... I don't usually like gin (and vice versa), but that brand sounds interesting. highplainsdem Apr 2025 #8

The Botanist is the only gin I drink neat. Aristus Apr 2025 #15

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