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Tanqueray London Dry Gin
Tanqueray is one of the fastest growing and most popularLondon Dry Gin'sMillions of bottles fly off the shelves monthly. It is no surprise that Tanqueray is firmly established in many of the best bars around the world. Get to know this exceptional gin now and grab a bottle home so you can start bartending at home. Our assortment at Tasting Collection is extensive and we offer competitive prices!
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History of Tanqueray
For the history of Tanqueray, you actually need a book, but we don't have that much space (and time). We'll keep it short, but it all started when Charles Tanqueray established his distillery in the United Kingdom around 1830. It probably didn't take long for him to document the recipe that is still used today for London Dry Gin. So, Tanqueray has been made in the same way for almost 200 years.
It is said that the company also simply shipped their gin to islands off the coast of the United States during Prohibition. Through the black market and speakeasies, it was then a piece of cake for many Americans to get hold of Tanqueray. It is not entirely clear if this story is true, but it is a nice anecdote.
Where is Tanqueray made?
Tanqueray used to be made in London until the distillery was bombed by the Nazis in 1941. Only one of the stills survived the attack. This still is known as 'Old Tom' and is still present at Tanqueray's new home in Cameronbridge, Scotland.
The recipe for this gin is a closely guarded secret. We can only assume that it uses four botanicals: juniper, coriander seed, angelica root, and licorice. The gin is wonderfully balanced, and the creamy mouthfeel ensures it shines in a Gin & Tonic. Add a lemon peel for an explosion of flavor! By the way, it's rumored that Tanqueray was Frank Sinatra's favorite gin.
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At Tanqueray, they make sure you have more than enough choice. With the classic London Dry Ginyou can never go wrong. But the Flor de Sevilla, for example, is enhanced with the flavor of oranges from Seville and other innovative botanicals. The Rangpur celebrates the connection between the United Kingdom and India by adding bay leaf, ginger, and Rangpur limes. And of course, don't forget the Tanqueray Ten, which is distilled once more in Tiny Ten, a small still.
Whichever Tanqueray you choose, you won't be disappointed quickly, because the quality of this great gin is so high. Browse our webshop at your leisure and easily place your order. We'll make sure you have your bottle(s) at home quickly!
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A wide range of gin
Gin seems like a very simple drink and in is at its core. All you have to do is flavor neutral alcohol with various botanicals. But the good gin producers go much further in their search for the perfect gin. So what exactly is perfect? That is different for everyone, because, after all, tastes differ. However, high quality is paramount for all gin makers. So whether a gin suits your tastes or not, you can bet that the producer is doing everything possible to ensure quality.
Anyone who takes a look at the wide range of gin on Whisky.com will immediately understand what we mean. In particular, it is the botanicals in which a great deal of care is taken. For example, there are gin producers who boast that their herbs, spices and other flavorings are local. Think locally picked sea fennel and elderflower, for example, or citrus fruits that grow only in Japan. It's the way to make a gin distinctive.
The history of gin
Gin as we know it today has its origins in the mid-17th century. At that time, Genever was very popular in Holland and Belgium, where expert distillers marketed malt wine and other grain distillates. They added extra flavor with juniper, coriander and anise, among others. Jenever was discovered by the English when William of Orange's English army went into battle with Dutch soldiers. The Dutch drank their courage with a shot of gin. The term "Dutch Courage" is derived from this tradition.
When William of Orange came to power in 1688 and captured the English throne, he encouraged the production of English drinks. By imposing high import taxes on foreign drinks, the popularity of gin exploded. Gin was a descendant of Dutch gin. Juniper berry was the dominant flavor, but the expertise of English distillers sometimes left something to be desired. This was mainly because basically anyone was allowed to make gin. An aspiring distiller only had to make his intentions public, for example with a bill on the front door, and wait ten days.
Gin was cheap and easily available. Logically, then, it was hugely popular in London at the beginning of the 18th century. In the centuries that followed, the quality continued to improve and that popularity slowly spread throughout the rest of the world.
This is how gin is made
The production of gin basically falls into two categories: distilled and infused gin. The simplest way to make gin is infused gin(compound gin in English). Cheaper gins are made this way, but there are also many high-quality gins that follow this method. This type of gin is made by soaking botanicals in neutral alcohol or simply adding flavor extracts to alcohol.
Distilled gin is made by adding botanicals to the still. London Dry Gin is a more strictly regulated version of distilled gin: only water may be added afterwards. Typically, distilled gin may still have an infusion added to it afterwards, such as cucumber or rose petals.
The perfect Gin & Tonic
Gin & Tonic is one of those drinks that never gets boring. And because there are so many great tonics available these days, you can keep experimenting. In our webshop you will find dozens of different tonics. But how do you make the perfect Gin & Tonic? A perfect serve, as it is also called, actually varies by brand. One gin goes better with a certain tonic than another.
Personally, we like to use a highball or Collins glass for a Gin & Tonic, but of course you can decide what you like best. The ratio is usually 1 part gin to 3 parts tonic. Garnishing depends on the gin you use. For example, check out what botanicals are in the gin. You're bound to find good inspiration there.
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