Tanqueray Dry Gin

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Gin
Producer:
 
Tanqueray
Label Name:
 
Dry Gin
Country:
 
England, United Kingdom
Region:
 
Cameronbridge, Fife, Scotland (originally London)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
47.3%
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Widely praised by critics (e. g. , Liquor. com reviews); bartender-favourite for classic cocktails; one of the world’s top-selling gins (reported top seller in 2016)

Tasting Note
Juniper-forward and piney with bright citrus zest, peppery coriander, earthy angelica and a sweet licorice finish. Clean, bold, dry, and long-lasting—excellent in classic cocktails.

Food Pairing
Western: gin & tonic, martini, oysters, smoked salmon, grilled chicken, charcuterie. Asian: sushi/sashimi, sashimi-style fish, spicy Thai salads, yakitori, Vietnamese spring rolls.

Production Method
London Dry method: wheat-based neutral spirit distilled multiple times; botanicals (juniper, coriander, angelica root, licorice) distilled with the spirit; no added sweeteners; proof adjusted per market.

Vineyard Info
Founded by Charles Tanqueray in London in 1830. Now owned by Diageo; distilled at Cameronbridge, Fife (since the late 1990s) with the original classic recipe preserved.