Gin
Gin Style Guide & Staff Picks
The Gin Styles
- London Dry — juniper-forward, dry, classic. Tanqueray, Beefeater, Bombay Sapphire, Sipsmith, Fords.
- Plymouth — softer, slightly sweeter than London Dry. Plymouth Gin (the only producer).
- Contemporary / New Western — juniper present but other botanicals lead. Hendrick's (cucumber/rose), Aviation (lavender), Monkey 47, The Botanist.
- Old Tom — slightly sweeter, malted, the historical gin of pre-Prohibition cocktails. Hayman's, Ransom.
- Genever — the Dutch ancestor of gin. Bols.
Buffalo House Gin Picks
- Under $25: Tanqueray, Beefeater, Bombay Sapphire, New Amsterdam, Gordon's.
- $25–$50: Hendrick's, Sipsmith London Dry, The Botanist, Aviation, Fords, Plymouth, Tanqueray No. Ten.
- $50+: Monkey 47, Nolet's Silver, Hendrick's Orbium, Roku, St. George Botanivore.
- Local craft: ask in-store — we rotate Finger Lakes and WNY craft gins.
Cocktails Worth Making
Gin & Tonic (1:3 with Fever-Tree tonic, lemon or grapefruit peel), Negroni (equal parts gin, Campari, sweet vermouth), Martini (2.5 oz gin, ½ oz dry vermouth, stirred), Aviation, Last Word (gin + Chartreuse + Maraschino + lime), French 75 (gin + lemon + sugar + Champagne).
The G&T Done Right
Most G&Ts fail because of cheap tonic, not cheap gin. Use Fever-Tree, Q, or East Imperial. Big ice cube, never crushed. Garnish to match the gin: cucumber for Hendrick's, lemon for Tanqueray, grapefruit for Tanqueray No. Ten, juniper berry + bay leaf for Sipsmith.
Buy Gin in Buffalo, NY
Same-day delivery across Buffalo, Amherst, Williamsville, Kenmore, Tonawanda, Hamburg, Orchard Park, Niagara Falls & beyond — free over $49. (716) 770-1230
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy gin in Buffalo, NY?
Buffalo House Liquor & Wines, 1230 Colvin Blvd, Tonawanda NY. London Dry, contemporary, Old Tom, Navy Strength, and barrel-aged gins. Tanqueray, Bombay Sapphire, Hendrick's, Beefeater, Sipsmith, Roku. Same-day delivery on $49+.
What gin is best for a martini?
Classic London Drys: Tanqueray, Beefeater, or Sipsmith — juniper-forward and crisp. For something softer, Hendrick's or Plymouth. For Navy Strength martinis (54%+ ABV), use Tanqueray No. Ten or Sipsmith VJOP.
What gin is best for gin and tonic?
Citrus and floral profiles play best with tonic: Hendrick's (cucumber), Bombay Sapphire (delicate), The Botanist (heathery), Tanqueray No. Ten (grapefruit). Match botanicals to your tonic and garnish.
