Tanqueray
Buy this ginThe bartenders' choice. Distilled at Cameronbridge in Fife, Tanqueray is a four-times-distilled, juniper-led London Dry — bigger and cleaner than Gordon's, structurally built for serious cocktails. The recipe hasn't changed since 1830.
Flavour profile
Botanicals (4)
Just four classic London Dry botanicals — the original recipe from 1830 keeps it pure and uncompromising
Tasting notes
A bold, juniper-dominant gin with a clean, dry, slightly piney character. The four-botanical recipe gives it less complexity than contemporary gins but more structure — Tanqueray is a tool, not a finished drink. Built for Negronis, dry martinis, and serious bar work.
Big juniper, hint of pine, faint citrus
Juniper-forward, pine, dry coriander warmth
Clean, dry, properly long for the price
How it's made
Distilled four times at Cameronbridge Distillery in Fife using the same recipe and broadly the same process since 1830. Made alongside Gordon's, J&B and other Diageo spirits.
Perfect serve
Lime, not lemon — Tanqueray's signature serve specifies lime, and it suits the bigger juniper. Fill the glass with ice; the gin can take it.
Beyond the G&T
Tanqueray Negroni
Rocks- ·25ml Tanqueray
- ·25ml Campari
- ·25ml sweet vermouth
- ·Orange peel
Stir all ingredients with ice for 30 seconds. Strain over a large ice cube. Express orange oil over the surface.
A reference Negroni. Tanqueray’s juniper holds its own against Campari without losing the gin character.
Tanqueray Dry Martini
Coupe- ·60ml Tanqueray
- ·5ml dry vermouth
- ·Lemon peel or olive
Stir gin and vermouth with ice for 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled coupe.
The bartenders’ classic. Tanqueray’s juniper backbone is exactly what a martini needs.
The Tanqueray range
A premium contemporary at the top of the Tanqueray range — fresh citrus, brighter and more rounded than the standard. Built for elegant martinis.
Orange-forward and sweeter — more of a flavoured London Dry than a classic. Works in a spritz.
Awards
Tanqueray is the bartenders' default for a reason. £22-28 buys you a 43.1% London Dry with the structural backbone for any serious cocktail. The standard bottle is the right call for a home bar; No. Ten is the upgrade for serious martinis. If you make Negronis at home, this is the gin.
Food pairings
Apéritif food rather than a meal pairing. Tanqueray is built to work with vermouth, not lamb.
Where to buy
Supermarket availability
Availability checked April 2026. Prices and stock may vary by store.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Tanqueray Scottish?
Yes. Tanqueray has been distilled at Cameronbridge Distillery in Fife, Scotland since 1989, when production moved north from London. The recipe is the original 1830 London Dry style.
How does Tanqueray compare to Gordon’s?
Tanqueray is at 43.1% ABV (vs Gordon's 37.5%), with a bigger juniper character and cleaner finish — a serious cocktail gin. Gordon's is fine for a casual G&T but Tanqueray is the better choice for martinis and Negronis.
What does Tanqueray taste like?
Bold juniper, hint of pine, dry coriander warmth, clean long finish. The four-botanical recipe is uncompromising — this is gin in its classic London Dry form.
Is Tanqueray No. Ten worth the upgrade?
For drinkers who like a softer, more citrus-forward gin in their martini, yes — No. Ten is genuinely excellent. For Negronis and other big-flavour cocktails, the standard Tanqueray is the right tool at half the price.
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