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Tanqueray No. Ten Gin. Cameronbridge Distillery, Scotland — distilled with whole fresh citrus fruit and chamomile in a dedicated small still, widely considered the gold standard Martini gin.
Introduced in 2000, Tanqueray No. Ten takes the classic four-botanical Tanqueray recipe and builds on it with whole fresh citrus — grapefruit, orange, and lime — plus chamomile flowers. The key distinction is the word "whole": No. Ten uses entire fresh fruits rather than dried peel, which produces a brighter, more vibrant citrus character that dried botanicals simply can't replicate. It's distilled in a small copper still affectionately called the "Tiny Ten" at Cameronbridge, running in smaller batches than the standard Tanqueray to allow for the fresh fruit additions.
The chamomile adds a delicate floral lift that elevates the finish, giving No. Ten an elegant, almost perfumed quality that makes it particularly compelling in spirit-forward cocktails where the gin is the centerpiece. It's widely recommended as the go-to gin for a Martini by bartenders who want the gin itself to do the work.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Perfumed and aromatic — bright tangy grapefruit zest leads with fresh citrus, creamy undertones, clean juniper, and a subtle floral lift from chamomile.
- Palate: Crisp, clean juniper with an incredibly citrus-rich mid-palate. Hints of Earl Grey tea, cardamom, and fresh-cut orange. Smooth and slightly oily texture.
- Finish: Long and zesty with lingering grapefruit and hints of spice. Clean, bright, and distinctly elegant.
Specs
- Distillery: Cameronbridge Distillery, Fife, Scotland (Diageo)
- Style: London Dry Gin
- Botanicals: Tuscan juniper, coriander seed, angelica root, licorice root, whole fresh grapefruit, whole fresh orange, whole fresh lime, chamomile flowers
- ABV: 47.3% (94.6 Proof)
- Size: 750ml
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Tanqueray No. Ten taste like? A perfumed nose of tangy grapefruit, fresh citrus, clean juniper, and chamomile. The palate is crisp with fresh citrus, cardamom, and Earl Grey-like floral notes. The finish is long, zesty, and bright.
- What makes Tanqueray No. Ten different from regular Tanqueray? No. Ten adds whole fresh grapefruit, orange, and lime plus chamomile to the classic four-botanical recipe. It's distilled in a smaller still, producing a more citrus-forward and aromatic profile designed specifically for Martinis.
- Is Tanqueray No. Ten worth the premium over regular Tanqueray? For Martinis and spirit-forward cocktails, yes. The fresh citrus and chamomile create a complexity and elegance that the standard expression doesn't have. For high-volume mixing, regular Tanqueray is the better value.
- What cocktails is Tanqueray No. Ten best in? Designed for Martinis and widely considered one of the finest Martini gins available. Also exceptional in a Gimlet and French 75.
- What is the ABV of Tanqueray No. Ten? 47.3% ABV (94.6 proof).
Description
Tanqueray No. Ten Gin. Cameronbridge Distillery, Scotland — distilled with whole fresh citrus fruit and chamomile in a dedicated small still, widely considered the gold standard Martini gin.
Introduced in 2000, Tanqueray No. Ten takes the classic four-botanical Tanqueray recipe and builds on it with whole fresh citrus — grapefruit, orange, and lime — plus chamomile flowers. The key distinction is the word "whole": No. Ten uses entire fresh fruits rather than dried peel, which produces a brighter, more vibrant citrus character that dried botanicals simply can't replicate. It's distilled in a small copper still affectionately called the "Tiny Ten" at Cameronbridge, running in smaller batches than the standard Tanqueray to allow for the fresh fruit additions.
The chamomile adds a delicate floral lift that elevates the finish, giving No. Ten an elegant, almost perfumed quality that makes it particularly compelling in spirit-forward cocktails where the gin is the centerpiece. It's widely recommended as the go-to gin for a Martini by bartenders who want the gin itself to do the work.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Perfumed and aromatic — bright tangy grapefruit zest leads with fresh citrus, creamy undertones, clean juniper, and a subtle floral lift from chamomile.
- Palate: Crisp, clean juniper with an incredibly citrus-rich mid-palate. Hints of Earl Grey tea, cardamom, and fresh-cut orange. Smooth and slightly oily texture.
- Finish: Long and zesty with lingering grapefruit and hints of spice. Clean, bright, and distinctly elegant.
Specs
- Distillery: Cameronbridge Distillery, Fife, Scotland (Diageo)
- Style: London Dry Gin
- Botanicals: Tuscan juniper, coriander seed, angelica root, licorice root, whole fresh grapefruit, whole fresh orange, whole fresh lime, chamomile flowers
- ABV: 47.3% (94.6 Proof)
- Size: 750ml
Browse our full selection of gin at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Tanqueray No. Ten taste like? A perfumed nose of tangy grapefruit, fresh citrus, clean juniper, and chamomile. The palate is crisp with fresh citrus, cardamom, and Earl Grey-like floral notes. The finish is long, zesty, and bright.
- What makes Tanqueray No. Ten different from regular Tanqueray? No. Ten adds whole fresh grapefruit, orange, and lime plus chamomile to the classic four-botanical recipe. It's distilled in a smaller still, producing a more citrus-forward and aromatic profile designed specifically for Martinis.
- Is Tanqueray No. Ten worth the premium over regular Tanqueray? For Martinis and spirit-forward cocktails, yes. The fresh citrus and chamomile create a complexity and elegance that the standard expression doesn't have. For high-volume mixing, regular Tanqueray is the better value.
- What cocktails is Tanqueray No. Ten best in? Designed for Martinis and widely considered one of the finest Martini gins available. Also exceptional in a Gimlet and French 75.
- What is the ABV of Tanqueray No. Ten? 47.3% ABV (94.6 proof).
