When you smell Tanqueray, the most dominant aroma is of Juniper, so much so that this singular juniper scent has in a way become a signature Tanqueray experience. On tasting it, you experience Juniper with powerful notes of baking spices like angelica, cinnamon, and coriander. It has a long, somewhat warm, and spicy finish. Seldom has any Gin enjoyed the rank and recognition of London dry. It was awarded as the Bartender's choice of Gin for the 8th consecutive year during the 2020 Drinks International Awards. Other than that, The NZ Spirits Awards have recognized it twice with a silver and a silver gin due to its remarkable qualities that are difficult to locate in other drinks.
Botanicals: Angelica, Coriander, Liquorice, Juniper
Nose: Juniper is the predominant character on the nose. The juniper note in Tanqueray London Dry is perhaps the most signature characteristic of it, no other gin quite has that singular juniper note. There's an intriguing intimation of citrus zest (intriguing because citrus is not a botanical) along with candied angelica stalk and licorice.
Palate: The palate begins with juniper, but finishes with rich hints of baking spice including angelica root, cinnamon and coriander seed. The finish on the palate captures angelica/coriander in a way that suggests that top note of Bombay Sapphire.
Finish: Long and slightly warm, mostly spice-forward on the finish.
47.3% ABV
In 1839, Charles Tanqueray created a spiced gin using botanicals from Malaysia and it was this recipe, found in Charles' notebook, which inspired the Tanqueray distillers to create Tanqueray Malacca. Made with peppercorns, rose petals, cloves and cardamom as well as the four Tanqueray botanicals in Tanqueray London Dry, Tanqueray Malacca has a complex and spicy finish.
Botanicals: Angelica, Cardamom, Cloves, Coriander, Liquorice, Juniper, Peppercorn, Rose petals
Nose: Rich, intense spices on the Nose with hints of citrus zest, allspice and lemon curd. A little pine needle.
Palate: Thick spices with barley sugar, boiled sweets and earthy juniper. A hint of coriander seed, citrus rind and stem ginger.
Finish: Allspice and ginger, black pepper.
41.3% ABV