I have no idea how this wins awards still to this day, but then again ASDA'S and Lidl's gin which mainly comprises of two main ingredients one of which being Juniper Berries and the other being Lighter Fluid seems to take gold medals that says it all. The axes are a reference to the family fighting in the Crusades with Richad I of Engand, and the pineapple a symbol of hospitality (which is why you see stone or concrete pineapples outside old houses). Tanquray used to be 46% ABV, then Gordons watered it down to 43%, now seemingly 41 1/2%, no longer an “Export” Gin in my view, nor so suitable for very dry Martini.

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It has a distinctly juniper forward aroma that delivers in flavour and also has a lovely peppery lemony-ness. This was at a time when most gin was delivered in giant wooden casks to pubs and other establishments where it was often adulterated. These highly acidic fruits, actually orange in colour, impart a fresh, zesty zing to this refreshing gin.

The pineapple fruit was the ultimate symbol of hospitality in 1830s England and features in the Tanqueray family crest which adorns every bottle from the Tanqueray Distilling Company. In 1717 married Anne Willaume, the daughter of a Huguenot goldsmith to whom he was apprenticed in Spitalfields. Based on a recipe made by Charles Tanqueray himself, this expression introduces lovage into the mix alongside juniper, angelica, liquorice and coriander.

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Tanqueray London Dry is still made today with the same combination of botanicals with a perfect balance of refreshing juniper, peppery coriander, aromatic angelica and sweet liquorice. It boasts a phenomenally fruity, spicy palate with big zesty, citrusy top notes, using the same Tanqueray recipe since 1830 of Tuscan juniper, angelica, and coriander.features the same blend of botanicals used in Tanqueray London Dry Gin, but doesn't feature the alcohol! It may not be reproduced in any way whatsoever without Ocado Limited's prior consent, nor without due acknowledgement.