BYCU: Ordering a Gin and Tonic? Ask What the Well Gin Is
Ten Cheapest Gins, according to Perplexity AI, Ranked by Price. (Blog Post)
| Rank | Gin | Listed price, 750 mL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fleischmann’s Gin | $4.88 spiritsprices |
| 2 | Paramount Gin | $5.63 spiritsprices |
| 3 | Caliber Gin | $5.97 spiritsprices |
| 4 | Five O’Clock Gin | $5.99 spiritsprices |
| 5 | Gilbey’s Gin | $7.50 spiritsprices |
| 6 | Taaka Gin | $7.90 boozerusathens |
| 7 | Gordon’s London Dry Gin | $8.24 spiritsprices |
| 8 | Burnett’s London Dry Gin | $8.25 spiritsprices |
| 9 | Seagram’s Extra Dry Gin | $11.99 spiritsprices |
| 10 | New Amsterdam Gin | $13.50 spiritsprices |
I love Hendrick's, and I love Monkey 47, but a simple gin and tonic is fine. I went to a bar last night and got Gilbey's and tonic for $3.50 a drink. That can't be beat, and Gilbey's is fine.
But I wouldn't go any lower than Gilbey's. Five O'Clock? I'm afraid you're getting into bathtub gin territory, based on the headaches I get from it.
But those others, from 5 through 10? I'll vouch for four of them: Gilbey's, Gordon's, Seagram's, and New Amsterdam. That last one, btw, is my favorite gin, when ranked on a blended scale of taste/cost. A poor man Hendrick's that, I'm told, gin experts consider one of the worst-tasting gins out there, so be your own judge.
I never drink gin straight, so as long as it's not giving me headaches, I doubt it much matter. I ascribe to the Fever Tree marketing position: most of the drink is tonic, so spend more on the tonic. Amen to that.
It reminds me of talking with Therese Warmus, back in my Gilbert Magazine days. Her father offered to pour a guest a few fingers of a fine bourbon. The guest said that'd be great, but asked to get it in a Coke. Her father said sure then went to the kitchen and made the young a Jim Beam and Coke.
I'm not sure if Therese comes to TDE anymore, but Therese, if you're reading this, I'd enjoy getting re-connected. You were one of my favorites back then.