A few months back the NY Times ran a gin taste test w/Amanda Hesser, Eric Asimov, Dale DeGroff & Frank Prial. I couldn't find the link for the article but the summary was short: Beefeater, England $23/liter, 94 proof All the right notes, and everything I want in a gin, Dale DeGroff said. Eric Asimov found fresh juniper and a finish that went (n and on. Frank J. Prial called it balanced and intriguing, while Amanda Hesser tasted coriander and liked the balance and clean flavors. 3.5 Stars Tanqueray Dry Gin, England $18/750ml, 94.6 proof Smooth and attractive with lime and juniper aromas, Asimov said. DeGroff liked the complex nose. Hesser called it viscous, without the balance she was looking for. Prial found it balanced, but called the nose a little too harsh. 3 Stars Plymouth, England $22/750ml, 82.4 proof Delicate and gauzy, Hesser said, "gentle in a land of giants." DeGroff called it citrusy and subtle, and Prial found it soft and fresh. This one plays it straight, Asimov said. 3 Stars Gordon's London Dry Gin, United States $15/liter, 80 proof Very traditional, like Christmas in a glass, DeGroff said. Prial, too, detected Christmas tree aromas. Hesser found it a little fat and sweet. Asimov liked the deep, broad flavors but found it hot on the finish. 3 Stars (BEST VALUE) Junipero, San Francisco $30/750ml, 98.6 proof Potent and powerful, Asimov said, like a gin and tonic already mixed. DeGroff thought it was full of flavor, with big botanical notes. Hesser called it weird - both low-key and heavy-handed, with strong citrus notes. Prial thought it was harsh, with a chemical aroma. 2.5 Stars Booth's London Dry, Plainfield, IL $11/750ml, 90 proof Not ginlike at first, Prial said, but soon it came together. DeGroff and Asimov detected cinnamon and anise flavors - it reminded Asimov of herbal tea. Hesser thought it over the top, screaming with juniper and rosemary. 2.5 Stars Personally, I go for Tanqueray Malacca or if I can't find that Bombay Sapphire but I'm interested in trying one or two of the above. Enjoy!