I know he's not for everyone, but I really like Ron White. He's Rush's (RIP) Evil Twin, LOL!
Posted on 02/26/2021 10:24:55 AM PST by mylife
We're a full month past Dry January, but there's no reason why you can't keep that vibe going for the rest of the year. If you're a gin lover but have realized that it doesn't always love you back, then you're in luck: Tanqueray has just announced the release of its new Tanqueray 0.0, an alcohol-free spirit that has been crafted to taste just like its higher-proof sibling.
According to Tanqueray, its 0.0-percent version is made with the same combination of botanicals that it uses in "traditional" Tanqueray, a list that includes angelica, coriander, juniper, and sweet licorice. So, it sounds like the only difference between the two is the ABV.
"Our expert innovation team has combined years of expertise and historic Gin distilling knowledge to create a credible alcohol-free experience," Tanqueray's master distiller Terry Fraser said in a statement. "[T]he botanicals are individually immersed in water, heated and then distilled before being expertly blended together to capture the essence of Tanqueray in a delicious alcohol-free alternative. This special distillation process is a closely guarded secret, known only to a handful of people and we are incredibly proud to be bringing gin drinkers that juniper and citrus led taste they're expecting from Tanqueray when they choose not to drink alcohol."
An increasing number of companies have expanded into the non-alcoholic spirit market in the past couple of years. Tanqueray is one of the biggest names to produce a zero-booze gin, but there are several other options for anyone who's ready to break out the tonic and lime. Monday ($40) is a California-made version that "that satisfies like a classic London Dry," according to its website. Australian brand Lyre's has a Dry London Spirit ($35) that received a Bronze medal in last year's San Francisco World Spirits Competition. (It also has an elegantly dressed pigeon on the label; we're suckers for any animal with a monocle.)
In December, Gordon's—one of Tanqueray's labelmates at London-based spirit producer Diageo—also released a 0.0 percent version of its traditional London Dry Gin. (And, perhaps unsurprisingly, the statement Gordon's released was very similar to the one that accompanied Tanqueray 0.0 percent, right down to the "closely guarded secret" of its distillation process.)
Tanqueray 0.0 percent is expected to be on shelves throughout the United Kingdom and Spain next month, and will retail for £16 ($22). And, with any luck, maybe it'll appear in the United States before the next Dry January—or the next dry month of your choice.
OK, but what is gin-free gin? Water with a few spices thrown in?
I invite you all over for some Laboratory Grown Hamburgers, Tofu, grasshoppers, gin-free gin, and decaf “coffee.” And some edamame with sea weed and quinoa on the side.
they’re just trying to gin up business...
Since the nixed hydroxycloroquine, this is how we’ve rode out the Covid.
Tanqueray’s new theme song
Frankie sings:
“I get no kick from Champagne
Mere alcohol
It doesn’t move me at all
So tell me why should it be true
That I get a kick out of you?”
I donated a kidney a year and a half ago and have had to cut WAY back on alcohol. I’d give it a shot, especially with a Fever Tree tonic.
a product absolutely no one was looking for...
Flavored water? That’s in the water isle.
According to a very reliable source, there is not a pair of panties on the planet that a quart of Tanqueray won’t take off.
He was funny, and odd.
The bad stuff got him.
My favorite is when the gin is Tanqueray’s new Rangpur version, Much smoother and stronger botanical flavor. Makes the best Gin and Tonic and the best Martinis too.
I think they had to add the alcohol to the gin, otherwise no one would drink it. Even back in my drinking days, I thought gin tasted like turpentine smells. I would drink brandy for the flavor whether it had alcohol or not.
Agreed 100%. I have recently found a really good brandy that happens to be very fairly priced-North Wisconsin Brandy. It’s around $25/bottle but it tastes like it ought to be twice that. I usually buy every bottle that the liquor store has so nobody else learns about it. hehe
“Tanqueray’s new Rangpur version,...”
Dang you’re making me thirsty. I had to quit the hard stuff because of gout and kidney stones.
I must resist the temptation.
Gin is just vodka with added flavors.
So...flavored water?
Crippling stage fright from what I’ve read. That’s why he always did his stand-up with his eyes closed.
I honestly thought he was blind the first time I saw him.
I just thought he was stoned.
I saw him, Lewis Black, and Dave Attell in Jacksonville FL.
They were all pretty funny.
Dave Attell was extremely dark.
I know he's not for everyone, but I really like Ron White. He's Rush's (RIP) Evil Twin, LOL!
I like Ron White. I didn’t think I would, but my neighbor had two of his standups and I gave them a try. He’s good.
He has good timing, pauses, and expressions.
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