Tanqueray 10, Tanqueray

A small-batch version of the famous brand, Tanqueray 10 is said to be different because it uses whole citrus rather than dried peel and botanicals that round out the juniper. But the dominant flavour is almost aniseed rather than citrus. This may not be to all tastes but it at least heads off the overly sweet tendency of many botanical gins. The aniseed retains the upper hand regardless of tonic style. It’s different, unusual and almost certainly an acquired taste.