Tanqueray is one of the world’s most iconic gins, a benchmark for the London Dry style and a brand with nearly two centuries of history. It was created in 1830 by Charles Tanqueray, the son of a clergyman who broke from family tradition to pursue distilling in Bloomsbury, London. His drive for perfection led him to develop a recipe that combined bold juniper character with a refined balance of botanicals, a formula that remains closely guarded and largely unchanged to this day.

At the heart of Tanqueray is its four-botanical recipe: juniper, coriander seed, angelica root, and licorice. This simplicity is its strength — rather than overwhelming the palate with dozens of flavors, Tanqueray focuses on clarity, balance, and a crisp juniper backbone that has defined the London Dry style for generations. Distilled in copper pot stills, the gin is cut to a clean, dry finish that makes it a natural for cocktails.

Tanqueray’s reputation grew steadily through the 19th and 20th centuries, and after production moved to Scotland following WWII, it became an international powerhouse. Today it is owned by Diageo and remains one of the top-selling gins worldwide. The instantly recognizable green bottle, modeled after a cocktail shaker, has become a global symbol of quality gin.

The brand is positioned as both timeless and versatile: respected by bartenders, loved by gin enthusiasts, and approachable enough for casual drinkers. Whether in a gin & tonic, a martini, or a classic cocktail, Tanqueray delivers a level of consistency and character that has made it a cornerstone of the gin category.