Tanqueray London Dry Gin is sold in the U.S. at 94 proof. It's distilled 4 times, and is sold in its recognizable green bottle. Tanqueray's ingredient list is kept secret, known by only 3 master distillers (at least according to the Tanqueray website). The bulk of it is distilled in Scotland.
Tanqueray is bright platinum in color. Nosing reveals crisp, sprucy juniper notes. Citrus zest is also present, along with a slight medicinal note. And, if you try hard enough, you can find a syrupy sweetness. Tanqueray's taste is dominated, but not overpowered, by a slap of peppery juniper berry. Lemon peel is mixed in there, too, as are whisps of spearmint, licorice, and the essence of a bubblegum sweetness. Tanqueray finishes with a hearty burn, thanks in equal measure to the juniper presence and alcohol content. The aftertaste is akin to what you'd be left with after chewing a pine needle. Thirty seconds after swallowing, you're left with a tingling burn on the middle of your tongue and top of your palate.
Tanqueray is ubiquitous in American bars and liquor stores, making it a staple gin. It's juniper spice makes Tanqueray a great choice for a gin and tonic, or for serving over rocks to enjoy on a brisk evening. Like a whiskey with high rye content, Tanqueray's juniper flavor places it squarely in the catergory of a spicy spirit.
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