{"id":58010,"date":"2025-02-07T10:00:47","date_gmt":"2025-02-07T10:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/post\/a-tale-of-tanqueray-your-favourite-bartenders-favourite-gin\/"},"modified":"2026-01-26T12:02:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T12:02:13","slug":"a-tale-of-tanqueray-your-favourite-bartenders-favourite-gin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.masterofmalt.com\/blog\/post\/a-tale-of-tanqueray-your-favourite-bartenders-favourite-gin\/","title":{"rendered":"A Tale of Tanqueray: Your Favourite Bartender\u2019s Favourite Gin"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tanqueray<\/b><\/a> makes a great gin<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Its London dry gins are crisp, refreshing, and boast a rich juniper flavour. Ideal for a refreshing G&T, perfect for a Dry Martini.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you take nothing else away from this article than this, then you’ve learnt the most important thing about the brand.<\/span><\/p>\n

But if you want t<\/span>o know about the two centuries of history behind the brand, how the gin is made, and what it all has to do with Stanley Tucci, please read on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This is the <\/span>tale of Tanqueray: your favourite bartender\u2019s favourite gin.<\/b><\/p>\n

The Tanqueray Gin Range<\/b><\/h2>\n

First, let’s meet the gins themselves. The Tanqueray core range currently comprises six gins, two classic London dry gins<\/a>, three flavoured editions, and an alcohol-free option<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

Tanqueray London Dry Gin<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

Tanqueray London Dry Gin is made with just four botanicals: juniper, coriander seed, angelica, and liquorice root. It goes to show what you can do with the right balance and the brand\u2019s unwavering commitment to this formula has set it apart.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nose:<\/b> Aromatic. Cedar, juniper oil, and a little citrus zest.<\/span><\/p>\n

Palate:<\/b> Huge juniper, spicy notes of orange and lemon peel, a little aniseed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Finish:<\/b> Long finish, very full and thick with juniper.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

Tanqueray No. Ten Gin<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

Tanqueray No. Ten Gin is distilled four times with whole grapefruit, orange, lime and chamomile flowers. Look at all those five-star reviews. A mean Martini awaits.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nose: <\/b>Perfumed, aromatic nose with notes of tangy grapefruit zest, creamy custard and clean juniper.<\/span><\/p>\n

Palate: <\/b>A mix of incredibly clean, spicy juniper, hints of Earl Grey tea and cardamom. Very citrus-rich.<\/span><\/p>\n

Finish: <\/b>Long, zesty finish.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla Gin<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

Did you know that founder Charles Tanqueray visited the orange groves of Spain back in the 1860s and created a gin recipe based on Seville oranges? What a trailblazer. Nearly 140 years later, in early 2018, Tanqueray recreated the recipe.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nose: <\/b>Bright, zesty orange and crisp juniper are followed by subtle notes of vanilla and warm allspice.<\/span><\/p>\n

Palate:<\/b> A lively burst of fresh orange flesh, balanced by more earthy juniper, vanilla, and warming spice. The texture is smooth, with a slightly tangy edge.<\/span><\/p>\n

Finish: <\/b>Medium-length with lingering orange zest and a touch of sweet spice. The juniper fades gently, leaving a clean and refreshing aftertaste.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

Tanqueray Blackcurrant Royale Gin<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

Another gin inspired by Charlie T’s journeys, this time to France. Tanqueray’s classic botanicals meet French blackcurrants, vanilla, and black orchid here for a gin that should do handsomely in a twist on a Kir Royale, or perhaps a Bramble.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nose: <\/b>Rich, juicy blackcurrant and bright raspberry then a floral layer of vanilla blossom to complement the fruity sweetness. Earthy juniper provides a grounding spiciness.<\/span><\/p>\n

Palate: <\/b>Succulent blackcurrant leads, balanced by tart raspberry and classic juniper. Vanilla adds a creamy softness, which blends with subtle spice and an underlying herbal character.<\/span><\/p>\n

Finish: <\/b>The finish is fruity, warming, and slightly floral, with sweet blackcurrant fading into soft vanilla and a touch of juniper spice.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

Tanqueray Rangpur Lime Gin<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

A vibrant, aromatic expression here, the rare Rangpur lime is a mix between lime and mandarin, offering up a fresh zesty character, supported by ginger and bay leaf. Try this in a Bees Knees!<\/p>\n

Nose <\/b>Lots of zest on the nose, fresh citrus peel and just-cut botanicals.<\/span><\/p>\n

Palate <\/b>Not as sharp and citric as the nose suggests, instead offering a pleasantly balanced gin flavour that’s instantly recognisable as Tanqueray.<\/span><\/p>\n

Finish <\/b>Smooth yet dry and lemony.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Tanqueray<\/p>\n

Tanqueray Alcohol Free 0.0%<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

Made to capture the junipery deliciousness of Tanqueray Gin using a secret distillation process, Tanqueray Alcohol Free 0.0% is for those who don\u2019t drink. The designated drivers. The Dry Janners. The Sober Octoberists. Or anyone who just doesn\u2019t fancy alcohol, whatever their reason. Expect notes of oily juniper, liquorice, lemon zest, and pine when mixed into a G&T. You can also get Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla Alcohol Free<\/a> now too.<\/span><\/p>\n

\""Marysville,

A classic gin: Tanqueray London Dry<\/p><\/div>\n

The history of Tanqueray Gin<\/b><\/h3>\n

Who invented Tanqueray Gin?<\/b><\/h4>\n

It was back in the 1830s that Charles Tanqueray first created his signature gin. Originally a family of silversmiths that swapped France for England, the Tanquerays counted three successive generations of rectors. But our hero rather broke rank, swapping the clergy for gin. His new holy water was the prime spa water found in Bloomsbury, a significant reason why he established the retail outlet of Edward & Charles Tanqueray & Co on Vine Street, London, in 1838.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Tanqueray gin recipe was an original, one said to have taken a lot of experimentation. Legendary gin distiller and former Tanqueray maker Tom Nichol, however, suspected a more experienced distiller must have had a hand in its creation given how good it was.<\/span><\/p>\n

When did Diageo buy Tanqueray Gin?<\/b><\/h5>\n

When Charles died in 1868, his son Charles Waugh Tanqueray inherited the distillery and found great success in the export market. A merger with Gordon & Company<\/a> in 1897 formed the Tanqueray Gordon & Company. Production moved to Gordon’s Distillery on Goswell Road, Clerkenwell, and Tanqueray began to be shipped to the United States, where it continues to dominate today.<\/span><\/p>\n

A further alliance was sought in 1922 when Tanqueray Gordon & Company joined the Distillers Company. This organisation, formed in 1877 when six Scotch whisky<\/a> distilleries had joined forces, would later become United Distillers (when it was acquired by Guinness in 1986) and finally Diageo, the global giant that continues to own and manufacture Tanqueray today.<\/span><\/p>\n

Diageo today has more than 200 brands, including Smirnoff<\/a>, Captain Morgan<\/a>, Johnnie Walker<\/a>, Gordon\u2019s Gin<\/a>, and Baileys<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n