Gin

Oh no Annsixty, Catastrophe I say as one who does enjoy a nice G&T , I wonder if they needed any help clearing up, I would have done the right thing and volunteered myself just to help of course !!?????

To add insult to injury, the fire service sprayed the gin with foam to prevent it igniting.
It was then first thing I told my husband about when he came in from work. I'd just drunk the last of my rather delicious raspberry him when he arrived.

Raspberry gin. Daft autocorrect!

OMG! I hope there is not a shortage which puts the price up! Tescos currently have a litre of Gordon's for £17, maybe I ought to stockpile some?

I wonder if any drivers passing the crash site who inhaled gin fumes, would fail a breathalyser?

Not trivial at all annsixty that's almost a month's supply for us Gransnetters who like our tipple
The raspberry gin is delicious I agree Minimoon

If this crash involved one of the big suppliers and a shortage does result from the crash, then I suggest you have to explore some of your local craft gins.
A challenge perhaps but go on, force yourself!

You can have my share annsixty ?

Reminds me of 'Whisky Galore!" (1949)
Anyone remember that film?

And my share ann, I'll swap for any white wine you have going begging, I'm stockpiling, just to be on the safe side!!

The blackbirds will be partying with drunken earthworms.

Oh disaster! I'm with you . I love a Gordon's and best tonic with ice and lemon. None of the sweet Schweppes or fancy gin brands for me.

A fire in a Highlands' whisky distillery years ago ; cows were seen wobbling around in neighbouring fields.

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It’s an ill wind that blows nobody any good BradfordL

Presently we have a new bottle of Beefeater strawberry gin ready to open ( not at this early hour though)?
It was £13 from Sainsbury, the offer is still on Ann get yer coat on quick!

I hope it wasn't in the sloe lane

Well I can't get away with a plain G & T but I do love the Gin Liqueurs that are around at the moment especially the raspberry and the Elderflower which are my particular favourites. I have tried using a better tonic (Fever Tree) and can just about get away with it if I use a flavoured tonic but not otherwise.

Has anyone tried the Kopperberg strawberry gin (its not a liqueur its a flavoured gin) now that is truly delicious with a dash of lemonade and plenty of ice.

Oh no. I don't drink gin by it's DH's favourite tipple. He'll be gutted!

I have not drunk gin since it made me 'poorly' many many years ago, but I can sympathise with the gin drinkers

I hope there wont be a shortage now!

It used to be Famous Grouse for me a long time ago but it pushed my BP up. I loved it with dry ginger. Had to stop alcohol.

I must be odd....I have only had gin once. Friend insisted I have a gin and tonic. I just don't get it though...

I read this morning it was 80% proof.
Being not very bright ,does this mean it is watered down before it gets bottled.?
That makes the shortage factor even worse as it means much more lost than 32,000 litres.
Oh, woe is me.

I've just checked the cupboard.
It's OK.
We have nearly 2 litres, so that will last me another 5 years

I’m sure someone referred to it as a ‘gincident’.

Our whole family loves a gin - from my "cool" 2 youngest DS to my DM who nearly made it to 100. We don't live in the UK though, and are always shocked at the price there. If you ever come to Germany, don't bother with duty-free, just raid the supermarkets.

Not for the moment though, the £££ being as low as it is.