I always drink this with Fever Tree Mediterranean and put in one or two lemon slices, the lemon garnish totally makes up for the slight lack of citrus in there. Give it a go and you’ll love it!
As someone who adores this gin I actually completely agree with your breakdown of its flavor profile. I even understand how the strong savory flavors could be overwhelming, especially compared with brighter, more mix-friendly gins. That said, Gin Mare is the only gin I enjoy plain over ice since its unique herbaceous flavor doesn't necessarily beg for tonic. When I do mix it I use FT Mediterranean tonic and grapefruit + rubbed basil as my go-to. Some other garnishes I've tried and enjoyed are pomegranate + (unstuffed) olives or lemon + fresh rosemary.
Cheers Mate, I personally like the Gin Maré as a niche gin. I drink it with FeverTree Mediterranean Tonic and some rosemary and lemon cest into it. Maybe you try this with the rest in the bottle. Love your vids
Once upon a time I was hanging out with Hendricks then I go out with monkey, now I engage with my love Gin Mare 🙈 I generally drink gin in summer, and this is just a perfect summer gin. Yes it has a really uniq taste , but I love it.
I just bought a bottle of this excellent gin and I have made a gin and tonic which was okay, but I made a Martini with it which was amazing. Great review sir.
I thought basil and rosemary were indeed the key aroma’s. Very earthy flavors is what something you can expect from Spanish products. That’s also with wine.
Good day Bobby, I am a South African Subscriber and let me just say that I am a huge fan of your reviews and nobody does a gin review like you. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Cheers
This Time i disagree with you. I bought it a few Weeks ago and Drink it two times. First with Fever Tree Second with Schweppes. With Schweppes was it horrible but with Fever Tree and a extra garnish of Thyme a dream on my tongue. Maybe you can test it for yourself with an Fever Tree mediteranian Tonic thats can be compared better.
I love this Gin sometime with a bit of rosemary. But usually i agree with u Bobby cause i love the rich juniper Gins from UK. Stay healthy, regards from germany!
Hi there Bobby, the pronunciation is "mah-re". "Mare" is Latin for "sea", the gin's name supposedely reflecting its Mediterranean character as you've read since it's produced in the Barcelona area. The Romans called the Mediterranean "Mare Nostrum" (literally "Our Sea"), and accordingly the webpage states in Spanish the following: "We've managed to distil and bottle the Mediterranean and export it to the world". I only tried it once and I didn't like it either. It's overpowering, expensive and pretentious, e.g. there was an offer in which they sold the gin together with a scented candle *facepalm*. As far as Spanish gins go, there's a huge selection these days. You could try Nordés and Larios 12. The former is a nice herbal gin produced in the northwestern region of Galicia and distilled from white wine, while the latter is a classic simple gin and the premium version of the most iconic (but otherwise horrible) Spanish gin Larios, which has been around for decades. This brand also has pink and orange flavoured versions. BTW, I must commend you for using a Spanish glass ;)
Hey, Bobby! Got a simple cocktail for you to try out. Grapefruit Gimlet. I prepared it as follows: 3oz Gin (I used Tanq 10), 1.5oz fresh pink grapefruit juice, 0.5oz fresh lime juice, 0.75oz simple syrup (or to taste). Heavy shake, double strain into coupe glass. Garnish with grapefruit twist. Cheers!
@@nononsensegindrinking5152 Haha, I just watched your "perfect gin garnish for G&T" video and found out about your dislike for grapefruit. Sorry for recommending this one! I will say this, with the balance of sweetness from the simple syrup (and the fact that there's not a fiery red wedge of grapefruit in it), I think you may still find it pleasant.
I just got this gin and I tend to agree with you. It's very interesting, and I think well executed, but by itself the flavor while novel is not perfect. That said, I made a martini with it with a lemon twist and 5ml of Elderflower liquor and it was fantastic. Adding the citrus twist kind of makes up for the lack of citrus in the gin itself and balances out the flavors nicely. Anyway, just thought I would mention it.
I'd buy a small bottle like that to try, but honestly - the thought of rosemary, basil and thyme doesn't sound appealing to me at all, in a gin. So your review kinda confirms what I'm thinking. Maybe in a Bloody Mary (which I've never had - I just imagine it tasting like spaghetti sauce).
I've never had a bloody mary, but this sure sounds right at home in one, or in a martini! Especially if you like dirty martinis, probably don’t add too much olive juice or it'll be too much. This looks really interesting
Wow, that sounds intriguing! Basil in gin? I hope to try this one sometimes. Also, I tried the pink beefeater last week and to be honest, I'm not a big fan. The strawberry flavour is really nice, don't get me wrong, but it completely overpowers the taste of juniper.
With that much price and seemingly odd botanicals for a gin, I've always passed on that one. And now you make my point proved for me! Thanks so much again! Keep up the good work! :)
Hi Bobby! I also ran out and bought a bottle of the gin mare to try and I too had similar expectations as well as disappointment with what I found. The juniper overpowered the gin and was nice but I felt it didn't combine well with the olive and herbal basil thyme flavors. Bad mix. Its kind of like how I like pizza, and I like peanut butter, but together that just wouldn't be good. Had they toned down the juniper I think it would have been better. Noting super minty fresh juniper, and I can appreciate the quality of the botanicals, it's a quality product, but the combination was too off putting for me. To go back to gin's roots, could you try a much cheaper and more classic gin, HAYMAN'S London dry gin. I just tried it and for the money its as good as there is. It's not a contemporary gin and it is not doing anything new. It is however so wonderfully balanced and complex in it's subtle flavors that I think it's one of the best gins for your money. Please review it when you can, it's 20 dollars US here in panama city Panama.
Hey Abe! Thanks for the comment and glad you agree with me. I was beginning g to think nobody did! Yes I definitely want to try Hayman’s as I loved their Old Tom. Look out for the video coming soon! 😊
For some fun, just type the description into google translate. It actually does an amazing job with the accent if you set the language to Spanish - English and play it on the Spanish side. Also, great review! Keep it up!
I bought a sample from Master of Malt and felt very similar to you. The ingredients read like my dream Med holiday and couldn’t see how I wouldn’t like it and the flavour disappointed me, it wasn’t bad just not right. I almost wanted to have a go at the shop and thought they must have forgotten to put the top back on the bottle a few years ago. Might try again in a bar but not tempted to splash out on a bottle for home
I totally agree with this review! Gin Mare is not my favorite either. It's good, but it has too much forest and "things" in it. And it's expensive! I tried that in Spain.
This time I totally disagree with you. I love this gin, it is one of my favorites and I drink this gin the most. Without tonic or with Fever Tree rmediterranean tonic That’s the best one with Gin Mare. I think it is what you prefer most. (I don’t like strawberry gin, it tastes like cotton candy.)
OMG the outtake... 😂 First of all, I'm new to your channel and I LOVE it. Subscribed. Hooked. You're hilarious, and for a gin novice like me, super informative!! And second, I just made a cocktail on my channel using this particular Gin (Which after watching you, I realize I sound like a jackass pronouncing it "Gin Mar eh" ... American. Forgive me. And not a bartender, just a chick who likes futzing with cocktails. Mercy! LOL!) I'm curious if when you're tasting, do you always pair it with tonic, or do you enjoy Gin straight? I've always hated the flavor of tonic, and I feel like it changes the spirit! But I genuinely am not sure since I really do hate tonic... thoughts?
Hey Savidge Kitchen! Welcome to my channel! So glad you enjoy the videos. Great question and one I am asked quite a lot. I always add a bit of tonic as it actually releases the flavours of the gin and allows them to be discerned it a way that you can’t get from drinking it neat. Master distillers often add a tiny spot of water to neat gin while testing it as it has the same effect. I know that lots of people don’t like tonic though so I am planning a video to feature alternatives 😊😊
Actually, “mar eh” or “mah re” is more correct! So, you definitely don’t sound like a jackass. Not that either of you do, you can’t know every language in the world :)
Hello Bobby... I’m new to your channel and loving the reviews. Do you get Ford’s Gin in London? Here in the states, it is very popular and would like to see your thoughts on this gin.
If you want to do a "revisiting gins" special episode, I think you could try gins you weren't too keen on with different tonics. (eg this one with the Mediterranean tonic!)
Hi Bobby, saw this on amazon: Roku Ginebra Artesanal Japonesa, 43% - 700 ml , why don´t you make a video about that one??? Great channel btw.!!! If you need help with your Spanish, I live in Málaga, everybody is having Gin here, not winw, not beer, Gin is in, cheers...
Hello everyone! I don't know if someone can help me, but I am a gin beginner (Love Whiskey Neat) and I wanted to buy a Gin that is citrousy, has mint and it is smooth to drink it neat. I also want to make some cocktails, so I want a good gin to drink it neat, with tonic or in cocktails. My price point is to 30€, but if it is what I want I may pay more for it, but not much. There is Beefeater, Beefeater 24, Tanqueray, Bombay Dry Gin and Bombay Sapphire in my local store but I can buy other than those. I saw The Botanist was an Islay Dry Gin, good to drink neat... If someone could help me I would be appreciated!
hi my friend...i like gin mare...but not always... i think it is a gin not for all the days, and not for repeating the same day. this is not a gin for you!...you are english!!! hahahahahha
One of the best for me... it’s modern and elegant. I like it with rosemary and grapefruit. Perhaps I like it more because it is not a london dry gin.
Thanks Diego
It is very popular with lots of people but just not for me I’m afraid ☹️
I always drink this with Fever Tree Mediterranean and put in one or two lemon slices, the lemon garnish totally makes up for the slight lack of citrus in there. Give it a go and you’ll love it!
My favorite G&T combo! I use a lime slice and a few basil leaves - amazing!
As someone who adores this gin I actually completely agree with your breakdown of its flavor profile. I even understand how the strong savory flavors could be overwhelming, especially compared with brighter, more mix-friendly gins.
That said, Gin Mare is the only gin I enjoy plain over ice since its unique herbaceous flavor doesn't necessarily beg for tonic. When I do mix it I use FT Mediterranean tonic and grapefruit + rubbed basil as my go-to.
Some other garnishes I've tried and enjoyed are pomegranate + (unstuffed) olives or lemon + fresh rosemary.
Cheers Mate,
I personally like the Gin Maré as a niche gin. I drink it with FeverTree Mediterranean Tonic and some rosemary and lemon cest into it. Maybe you try this with the rest in the bottle.
Love your vids
Definitely disagree. But I only drink it in booze forward cocktails. But certainly respect your opinion and love the channel.
Thanks chips! This one certainly does divide opinion and I absolutely respect yours too my friend ! 😊
Once upon a time I was hanging out with Hendricks then I go out with monkey, now I engage with my love Gin Mare 🙈
I generally drink gin in summer, and this is just a perfect summer gin. Yes it has a really uniq taste , but I love it.
I like this as a change from the regular dry gins..it’s a savory gin 😘 Try with a sprig of rosemary or basil and slice of grapefruit.
I just bought a bottle of this excellent gin and I have made a gin and tonic which was okay, but I made a Martini with it which was amazing. Great review sir.
Thanks Eric 😊
I thought basil and rosemary were indeed the key aroma’s. Very earthy flavors is what something you can expect from Spanish products. That’s also with wine.
The gin Mare does not work with the classic Fever Tree tonic. Try the 1724 Tonic (Made for this Gin) or the blue Mediterranean Fever Tree.
Thanks Max! I’ll give it a go! 😊
Good day Bobby, I am a South African Subscriber and let me just say that I am a huge fan of your reviews and nobody does a gin review like you. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Cheers
Hi Marcus!
Thank you so much for your lovely message, it’s always nice to hear when people are enjoying my videos! 😊😊 🇿🇦
Sorry to hear you don't like it. I always fancy mine in a Martini.
This Time i disagree with you. I bought it a few Weeks ago and Drink it two times. First with Fever Tree Second with Schweppes. With Schweppes was it horrible but with Fever Tree and a extra garnish of Thyme a dream on my tongue. Maybe you can test it for yourself with an Fever Tree mediteranian Tonic thats can be compared better.
I love this Gin sometime with a bit of rosemary. But usually i agree with u Bobby cause i love the rich juniper Gins from UK. Stay healthy, regards from germany!
Thanks Marcus. I knew this would be a devise review! 😊👍 🇩🇪
@@nononsensegindrinking5152 anyway I would allways prefer The Botanist
Hi there Bobby, the pronunciation is "mah-re". "Mare" is Latin for "sea", the gin's name supposedely reflecting its Mediterranean character as you've read since it's produced in the Barcelona area. The Romans called the Mediterranean "Mare Nostrum" (literally "Our Sea"), and accordingly the webpage states in Spanish the following: "We've managed to distil and bottle the Mediterranean and export it to the world".
I only tried it once and I didn't like it either. It's overpowering, expensive and pretentious, e.g. there was an offer in which they sold the gin together with a scented candle *facepalm*.
As far as Spanish gins go, there's a huge selection these days. You could try Nordés and Larios 12. The former is a nice herbal gin produced in the northwestern region of Galicia and distilled from white wine, while the latter is a classic simple gin and the premium version of the most iconic (but otherwise horrible) Spanish gin Larios, which has been around for decades. This brand also has pink and orange flavoured versions.
BTW, I must commend you for using a Spanish glass ;)
Hey, Bobby! Got a simple cocktail for you to try out. Grapefruit Gimlet. I prepared it as follows: 3oz Gin (I used Tanq 10), 1.5oz fresh pink grapefruit juice, 0.5oz fresh lime juice, 0.75oz simple syrup (or to taste). Heavy shake, double strain into coupe glass. Garnish with grapefruit twist. Cheers!
Thanks Jose! I’ll try this out! 👍
@@nononsensegindrinking5152 Haha, I just watched your "perfect gin garnish for G&T" video and found out about your dislike for grapefruit. Sorry for recommending this one! I will say this, with the balance of sweetness from the simple syrup (and the fact that there's not a fiery red wedge of grapefruit in it), I think you may still find it pleasant.
no need to apologise Jose! We all have different tastes and I’m glad I tried it 😊😊
Good review cousin. I do enjoy this one as a gin martini as I pick up the olive with the vermouth without making the vermouth.
Bobby,I thank you for being honest about this gin,cheers.
No problem Eric. I feel a bit bad as so many people seem to like it !
I disagree I love this one Bob nice with different tonics 😆
I just got this gin and I tend to agree with you. It's very interesting, and I think well executed, but by itself the flavor while novel is not perfect. That said, I made a martini with it with a lemon twist and 5ml of Elderflower liquor and it was fantastic. Adding the citrus twist kind of makes up for the lack of citrus in the gin itself and balances out the flavors nicely. Anyway, just thought I would mention it.
Thanks for this Ian. I think adding elderflower to anything makes it taste nice to be honest! 😂😂
I'd buy a small bottle like that to try, but honestly - the thought of rosemary, basil and thyme doesn't sound appealing to me at all, in a gin. So your review kinda confirms what I'm thinking. Maybe in a Bloody Mary (which I've never had - I just imagine it tasting like spaghetti sauce).
I've never had a bloody mary, but this sure sounds right at home in one, or in a martini! Especially if you like dirty martinis, probably don’t add too much olive juice or it'll be too much. This looks really interesting
Wow, that sounds intriguing! Basil in gin? I hope to try this one sometimes. Also, I tried the pink beefeater last week and to be honest, I'm not a big fan. The strawberry flavour is really nice, don't get me wrong, but it completely overpowers the taste of juniper.
Nice video Bobby! This gin doesn't sound like my cup of tea (or gin) either. Stay safe and keep drinking the gin, my friend!
Wish I watched this video before buying it as a gift for a friend 😄
With that much price and seemingly odd botanicals for a gin, I've always passed on that one. And now you make my point proved for me! Thanks so much again! Keep up the good work! :)
This makes the best Gibsons (with Tipsy onions)!
Hi Bobby!
I also ran out and bought a bottle of the gin mare to try and I too had similar expectations as well as disappointment with what I found. The juniper overpowered the gin and was nice but I felt it didn't combine well with the olive and herbal basil thyme flavors. Bad mix. Its kind of like how I like pizza, and I like peanut butter, but together that just wouldn't be good. Had they toned down the juniper I think it would have been better. Noting super minty fresh juniper, and I can appreciate the quality of the botanicals, it's a quality product, but the combination was too off putting for me.
To go back to gin's roots, could you try a much cheaper and more classic gin, HAYMAN'S London dry gin. I just tried it and for the money its as good as there is. It's not a contemporary gin and it is not doing anything new. It is however so wonderfully balanced and complex in it's subtle flavors that I think it's one of the best gins for your money. Please review it when you can, it's 20 dollars US here in panama city Panama.
Hey Abe! Thanks for the comment and glad you agree with me. I was beginning g to think nobody did! Yes I definitely want to try Hayman’s as I loved their Old Tom. Look out for the video coming soon! 😊
For some fun, just type the description into google translate. It actually does an amazing job with the accent if you set the language to Spanish - English and play it on the Spanish side. Also, great review! Keep it up!
Thanks NF! I’ll give it a go!
I bought a sample from Master of Malt and felt very similar to you. The ingredients read like my dream Med holiday and couldn’t see how I wouldn’t like it and the flavour disappointed me, it wasn’t bad just not right. I almost wanted to have a go at the shop and thought they must have forgotten to put the top back on the bottle a few years ago. Might try again in a bar but not tempted to splash out on a bottle for home
Guten Morgen from Germany. Would you please give my fav. Gin " Boar " from the Blackforest a Chance? Thx
Will do Andy 👍
I think you are spot on with this one. Can’t figure out why so many people love it
Glad you agree Skip! I guess everyone has their own taste. 😊😊
Do a review on Xoriguer de Mahon. Awesome Spanish gin. And keep up the good work, brother!
Hey Bobby, what gin would you recommend in a gimlet? I have recently found that I have a mild allergy to quinine, very disappointed but there you are.
I totally agree with this review!
Gin Mare is not my favorite either.
It's good, but it has too much forest and "things" in it. And it's expensive!
I tried that in Spain.
This time I totally disagree with you. I love this gin, it is one of my favorites and I drink this gin the most.
Without tonic or with Fever Tree rmediterranean tonic That’s the best one with Gin Mare.
I think it is what you prefer most. (I don’t like strawberry gin, it tastes like cotton candy.)
Hi! Thanks for the nice video again. What do you think of the new Tanqueray Gin Ten Grapefruit & Rosemary? Maybe you can review it in the future?
I haven’t tried it yet but it will definitely be coming soon!
OMG the outtake... 😂
First of all, I'm new to your channel and I LOVE it. Subscribed. Hooked. You're hilarious, and for a gin novice like me, super informative!! And second, I just made a cocktail on my channel using this particular Gin (Which after watching you, I realize I sound like a jackass pronouncing it "Gin Mar eh" ... American. Forgive me. And not a bartender, just a chick who likes futzing with cocktails. Mercy! LOL!) I'm curious if when you're tasting, do you always pair it with tonic, or do you enjoy Gin straight? I've always hated the flavor of tonic, and I feel like it changes the spirit! But I genuinely am not sure since I really do hate tonic... thoughts?
Hey Savidge Kitchen!
Welcome to my channel! So glad you enjoy the videos. Great question and one I am asked quite a lot. I always add a bit of tonic as it actually releases the flavours of the gin and allows them to be discerned it a way that you can’t get from drinking it neat. Master distillers often add a tiny spot of water to neat gin while testing it as it has the same effect.
I know that lots of people don’t like tonic though so I am planning a video to feature alternatives 😊😊
@@nononsensegindrinking5152 that makes perfect sense!! Thank you for sharing, and can't wait to see the alternatives vid! Cheers :)
Actually, “mar eh” or “mah re” is more correct! So, you definitely don’t sound like a jackass. Not that either of you do, you can’t know every language in the world :)
Mare is not a spanish word. But italian
Hello Bobby...
I’m new to your channel and loving the reviews.
Do you get Ford’s Gin in London?
Here in the states, it is very popular and would like to see your thoughts on this gin.
Thanks Timothy!
I’m always looking to try more American gins so I will definitely try to find some over here!
Could you send me a picture of it to nononsensegin@gmail.com
Oh and welcome to my channel! 😊
I have this gin at home, i like this one
Hey Bruno! Yes, lots of people like it but it’s not my favourite unfortunately ☹️
2:13 Haha😂 ,Bobby thank you for the amazing content as always. Really wanted to try this one , now I'm having second thoughts 🤔
If you want to do a "revisiting gins" special episode, I think you could try gins you weren't too keen on with different tonics. (eg this one with the Mediterranean tonic!)
What’s the size of the taster bottle Bobby and can you get them on most Gins
Hey Jon,
It was 100ml. I got it from Amazon but it’s the first time I’ve ever seen one that size. I wish other gins would do them!
Hi Bobby, saw this on amazon: Roku Ginebra Artesanal Japonesa, 43% - 700 ml , why don´t you make a video about that one??? Great channel btw.!!! If you need help with your Spanish, I live in Málaga, everybody is having Gin here, not winw, not beer, Gin is in, cheers...
I don't know why, but this video has made me wonder what, if anything, you do with your empty gin bottles?
I keep them for the backdrop!
Hi bobby I just wanted to be the first comment
Hello everyone! I don't know if someone can help me, but I am a gin beginner (Love Whiskey Neat) and I wanted to buy a Gin that is citrousy, has mint and it is smooth to drink it neat. I also want to make some cocktails, so I want a good gin to drink it neat, with tonic or in cocktails. My price point is to 30€, but if it is what I want I may pay more for it, but not much.
There is Beefeater, Beefeater 24, Tanqueray, Bombay Dry Gin and Bombay Sapphire in my local store but I can buy other than those. I saw The Botanist was an Islay Dry Gin, good to drink neat...
If someone could help me I would be appreciated!
Try Roku or Drumshanbo Irish gin.
This sounds similar to “one gin” I wasn’t a fan of that either it tasted like paxo stuffing
😂😂
Lol...You need Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic water with
Gin Mare. ..Enjoy. 😊👍
hi my friend...i like gin mare...but not always... i think it is a gin not for all the days, and not for repeating the same day. this is not a gin for you!...you are english!!! hahahahahha
😂😂😂😫
Gin Mah-ray
Bobby darling, are you gonna sell this shirt online? Cheers from Israel.
😂😂I might hold a competition to win it! 😂😂 🇮🇱
At the first time I read Nightmare instead of Gin Mare review 🤪
Can you review Seagrams dry gin
salud🍻desde mexico
Always love a gin with some balls!😝
Bruhhhh you barely even drank it. At least drink the bottle...
😂😂