Tanqueray London Dry Gin In A Gift Tin Box 700mL

Given that Tanqueray epitomises the London Dry style, it should come as no surprise that it provides a crisp, dry taste. The recipe is a fiercely guarded secret, though it is thought to contain as little as four botanicals. The final spirit is bottled at 43.1% ABV in the UK, with strong juniper notes pulling through, along with a hint of spice and a dry finish.

To successfully capture the story of Tanqueray as a brand would require a book, maybe even an archive, so please consider the following an abridged version of history, with the loudest moments in its history collected here.

It all began when Charles Tanqueray launched his distillery in the 1830’s on Vine Street in Bloomsbury. It’s thought that the Tanqueray Gin recipe as we know it today first came about in 1838 – probably even earlier, though older records can’t be found (presumably lost at some point in the company’s 180 year history!). The unchanging nature of the gin is an astonishing feat given how well balanced it i