Tanqueray No. 10 Gin was launched in 2000. Twenty years later, it endures as a staple behind the bar for its versatility in cocktails and it's balanced, relatively classic juniper-led palate. It was named “Ten” because it was developed on the experimental still named “Tiny Ten.” Tanqueray No. 10 gin features only eight botanicals (not ten!). It adds four new ones to the Tanqueray formula. Juniper, coriander, licorice and angelica root remain. It adds chamomile flowers and three kinds of fresh, whole citrus.The whole citrus is distilled separately from the other botanicals. The two distillates are blended, diluted and bottled. Tanqueray No. 10 Gin is juniper led. It has bright lime zest with hints of red grapefruit, just above a clean licorice and angelica note. Soft mouthfeel with juniper, bitter orange and lemon early. Mid-palate angelica and pink grapefruit shine through. The back of the palate has creamy licorice root, white grapefruit, piney juniper and hints of peppercorns. The gin has a long finish with moderate warmth. Juniper fades leaving hints of citrus zest with earthy undertones.
