Like all forms of alcohol...hell, like all forms of food and beverages and anything you put in your mouth (yes, even that), it's an acquired taste.
I don't know, I am pretty open to things in my mouth (no, not that) but this stuff tastes like a street. Gin is only good in a well mixed long island iced tea, and even then....
What's the point of even having it then? Just drink Iced Tea, your liver will thank you for it. Only drink alcohol if you like alcohol, don't drink it because you feel you have to.
Don't bother with Gin, its horrible imo. Personally I stick to my 3 main groups of liquor when I drink (and I rarely do).... whiskey, rum, and vodka.
I know I'll probably be flamed down by the older "liquor" drinking members but really, ------tails are great.
Vellocets, I see a contradiction in your drink tastes. Practically the only c.ocktail which uses olives is a Dry Martini, which is 85% straight Gin...
I put olives in blackberry Martinis if the person has them. I don't buy drinks from bars or clubs often, they are way too expensive. The only time that I can remember ever having gin was in a Long Island Iced Tea and today. Today was disgusting. Those are my favorites too. More than anything though I drink beer or boilermakers with the first two Dem mentioned.