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Really depends on your tastes. Some people like their alcohol extra cold. I have a friend who doesn't like to drink screwdrivers unless the vodka is cold enough to turn the orange juice into something of a slush. I'm not quite that extreme, but I like my gin and vodka cold, so I tend to keep them in the freezer.
I've kept bottles of every type of widely available gin in the freezer to no ill effect, so I'm not sure what snowy means by them not taking well. I've never had any problems with freezing or shattering. Maybe I've just lucked out or something.
If you're just serving for yourself, I'd go off how you like your vodka. If you throw it in the freezer, dothe same with your gin. If you're happy with the temperature your drinks get when you just mix them over ice, don't worry about it.
I very much agree that Collins should be mixed on the spot, but gin and tonic with a lemon? For shame! You might have one lemon, but all the gin drinkers I know use limes. Gin is primarily a bitter, piny liquor. The bitterness of the lime accents that, while the sour taste of a lemon tends to distract from it. I'll take a lemon over nothing at all, but I don't really know anyone who prefers a lemon to a lime.
If you're mixing and not looking to spend a whole lot, I'd recommend Tanqueray. It's well-balanced and smoother than Beefeaters and regular Bombay. If you're looking to splurge a little bit, though, I'd definitely recommend moving up to Bombay Sapphire. There's a meaningful price difference, but I personally think that the superior taste of Sapphire more than makes up for it. I guess if you're planning on having a few drinks with friends, Sapphire is a better option since you'll be able to apprecaite the quality. If you're looking to booze it up, stick with Tanqueray since then the quality distinction is less important.
Hope that's helpful.
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