Buzzed Boomer’s Tasting Team recently took up the challenge to compare Hendrick’s Gin with the much less expensive Trader Joe’s Gin. An acquaintance had suggested that the two gins were very comparable so the Team set up a blind tasting. First, it should be noted that the Tasting Team’s qualifications are sketchy at best. But they mean well. Second, the Team had already had few adult beverages before the tasting took place.
The tasting results were unanimous. Everyone correctly identified the Hendrick’s. It was more complex and flavorful. That said, the Trader Joe’s was considered “smooth” and would be just fine for a mixed drink. For a dry Martini, the Hendrick’s would be preferred as just more interesting but for the money, you can’t go wrong with Trader Joe’s.
– Jet Cannon
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