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All of this, alas, is but an introduction to Tanqueray, often considered the best of all London Dry Gins. It is, in fact, a very close second (together with Corney & Barrow) to Bombay Sapphire in my book -- I know that I am in rare company here, as Bombay Sapphire usually gets classed as ... Read review
...a second-tier gin -- but Tanqueray will never be refused by me!
Tanqueray Special Dry English Gin (Tanqueray produces more than one gin -- be sure to check the label) has what most consider the ideal purity. Indeed, it is as smooth and clear and sturdy as a crystal, while being brilliant and every bit as delicate as any fine gem would seem.
The nose is heavy on citrus (lemon, lime, perhaps a bit or orange) and berries; ... ...elegant.
Tanqueray slips past the tongue and down the throat so smoothly, it is almost a phantom. I've read it described as 'liquid crushed velvet', and 'heaven in a green bottle'; the taste activates the same sensations as the scent.
The aftertaste is smooth, full, and wonderfully lingering.
Tanqueray Special Dry English Gin is 47.3% alcohol; this puts it in the top category of alcohol level (most gins ... more
While some have decided I must be a whisky priest, I do know something about the sorrows of gin, too.
The first gins to be recorded in history come from regions in the Netherlands, in the 1600s. British soldiers returning from continental warfare brought back recipes and samples of the grain spirit mixed with berries for flavouring. Thus commenced a national passion.
During the next few hundred years there was an ever-increasing trend toward home and small-shop distillation. Legislative attempts to control production or tax it met with riots decades before similar taxation attempts would cause the colonies to riot and revolt. There was even an attempt in 1756 to outlaw the distillation of corn altogether -- this early prohibition met with no success, civil unrest, poisonous homebrews and, ultimately, the act was repealed.
By the mid-1700s there were probably close to 10,000 different commercial distillers in the greater London area alone. Gin was at first a commoners drink, disdained by the higher social classes. However, once it gained acceptance, it never lost its appeal. The London Dry Gin (a variety distinct from Dutch and other 'non-London' varieties, in taste and texture) takes its point of origin from the recipes and distillation techniques of these London shoppes, but can in fact be made anywhere in the world (much in the way that a 'Japanese' car can be manufactured in fact in Evansville, Indiana or on The Clyde).
There are three main areas of distinction in gin: the quality and purity of the spirit, the distillation techniques employed, and the mixture of botanical flavours in the spirit -- the later is currently the dominant means of distinction. These recipes are closely guarded trade secrets.
All of this, alas, is but an introduction to Tanqueray, often considered the best of all London Dry Gins. It is, in fact, a very close second (together with Corney & Barrow) to Bombay Sapphire in my book -- I know that I am in rare company here, as Bombay Sapphire usually gets classed as a second-tier gin -- but Tanqueray will never be refused by me!
Tanqueray Special Dry English Gin (Tanqueray produces more than one gin -- be sure to check the label) has what most consider the ideal purity. Indeed, it is as smooth and clear and sturdy as a crystal, while being brilliant and every bit as delicate as any fine gem would seem.
The nose is heavy on citrus (lemon, lime, perhaps a bit or orange) and berries; perhaps also some other spices creep into the mixture, too. Unlike many London Dry Gins, this doesn't have a 'flowery' aroma, but it is dry and elegant.
Tanqueray slips past the tongue and down the throat so smoothly, it is almost a phantom. I've read it described as 'liquid crushed velvet', and 'heaven in a green bottle'; the taste activates the same sensations as the scent.
The aftertaste is smooth, full, and wonderfully lingering.
Tanqueray Special Dry English Gin is 47.3% alcohol; this puts it in the top category of alcohol level (most gins have 40% or so). This will, of course, be scarcely noticed because of the wonderful texture and taste (and, indeed, is a plus in the books of some!).
Adjectives best used include stately, elegant, extravagant,... well, you get the drift by now, I'm sure. Gin is rarely a 'straight-up' kind of drink; used in a martini (do be sparing in the vermouth) or with tonic and ice, this is a magnificent apéritif.
Advantages: Smooth taste, easy to drink, great to create new concoctions Disadvantages: If you don't like gin, I'd give it a miss.
...evenings, I must say, and Tanqueray is my gin of choice. That's if payday has arrived, otherwise I'll stick to Ribena thanks. Tanqueray is a very well known brand due to the quality of its product and the lengthy process required to produce it. It's smooth and refreshing taste has made it an international and award-winning gin. ===History & Design===
The recipe hasn't changed since its creation in 1830, by Charles Tanqueray. He then set up a distillery ... ...The method that Charles Tanqueray used to produce the tipple was unique in the sense that it had a fourth distillation, which meant that the end result was a purer and better quality of gin. The iconic green bottle that holds Tanqueray is short and easily stored in a kitchen cupboard or on the worktops. It was originally designed to look like a three part cocktail shaker, so is somewhat ergonomic by nature. The red seal, stamped with a 't' on the ...
Ottavia 14.09.2008 (12.09.2008)
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...creme de la creme of Tanqueray Ten, a gin that contains only hand picked botanicals. In the mid-range there are 4 or 5 that stand out and Tanqueray Special Dry is definitely one of these.
Gin is a grain spirit flavoured with herbs and botanical extract, the most prominant being juniper. It is pungent on the nose and crisp and dry to the taste and is perfect as an aperitif when mixed with tonic. Though somewhat of an acquired taste, it can be drunk ... ...the Russian spirit. Tanqueray Special Dry Gin's main competitors in the UK are Bombay Sapphire, Gordon's and Plymouth Gin. Bombay is a good quality gin, but is quite over-rated and like many other spirits benefits from good marketing which make it seem of higher quality than it is. Though it has a funky blue bottle, that draws attention, Bombay distillation process and recipe are not of the same quality as that of Tanqeray and Plymouth and as a result ...
optimaboy 17.12.2006
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...a second-tier gin -- but Tanqueray will never be refused by me! Tanqueray Special Dry English Gin (Tanqueray produces more than one gin -- be sure to check the label) has what most consider the ideal purity. Indeed, it is as smooth and clear and sturdy as a crystal, while being brilliant and every bit as delicate as any fine gem would seem. The nose is heavy on citrus (lemon, lime, perhaps a bit or orange) and berries; perhaps also some other spices ... ...dry and elegant. Tanqueray slips past the tongue and down the throat so smoothly, it is almost a phantom. I've read it described as 'liquid crushed velvet', and 'heaven in a green bottle'; the taste activates the same sensations as the scent.
The aftertaste is smooth, full, and wonderfully lingering. Tanqueray Special Dry English Gin is 47.3% alcohol; this puts it in the top category of alcohol level (most gins have 40% or so). This will, of course, ...
sophie_guillemard 30.04.2002
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Advantages: Powerfully smooth Disadvantages: You fall down quicker
...bad, and was introduced to Tanqueray by American friends.
Tanqueray is a London Dry Gin (the London Dry bit refers to the style of the distillation process, not to where the Gin is produced) and it is 47.3% alcohol. This is a high alcohol level, most gins being around the 40% mark. Interestingly, the EU legal minimum alcohol level for gin is 37.5%.
The Tanqueray bottle is easily distinguished. It is green with a white label and white top. It is ... ...Like all gins, Tanqueray is clear.
I find the smell of Tanqueray quite distinctive, but then I’ve been around a few gin bottles in my time. The primary aroma is, of course, juniper which is the primary botanical in all gins. Unfortunately, I do not have the nose to identify the other aromas and, frankly, I’d rather drink it than smell it.
I also find the taste distinctive but delicate, and remarkably like the smell. How often have you sniffed something ...
Mojoly 07.07.2003
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Tanqueray Gin is a pretty decent gin. Taste wise I like Bombay just a little bit better but Tanqueray is still pretty good.
Just stay away from Tanqueray No. 10 as it is a premium Tanqueray that costs a lot more than the regular, and has a higher alcohol content. Sure the bottle looks cool, but taste wise I find it is very similar and you are paying extra for the cool looking bottle and the higher alcohol, which is dumb.
I usually oder this in a bar since most bars/pubs overcharge on bombay for some stupid reason, since honestly Bombay is only about 2 dollars more.
If you can't get Bombay, this is a nice alternative. ...
Friendly_Bartender 27.03.2008
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