Tanqueray Malacca

The Schtick: “Relaunched in early 2013, Tanqueray Malacca is a sweeter gin with less juniper emphasis and more citrus than the classic style. Originally introduced in the late 1990s, Malacca was discontinued after a short lifespan but has been resurrected after gradually assuming cult status among cocktail revivalist bartenders as a good substitute for the original Old Tom styles of gin.” – TWE. So we have a relaunch of a classic expression of an Old Tom gin from Tanqueray. Lets dive in.

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Review #1144 | Gin Review #17

Distiller: Tanqueray

Bottler: Tanqueray

Brand: Tanqueray

Selection:

ABV: 40% ABV

Age: NAS

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Nose: Sweet and creamy. Lots of vanilla, juniper, white pepper and floral peach. Very sweet nose.

Taste: Medium mouth feel, no real heat. Lots of sweet cream, peaches, cucumber, white pepper. Very floral.

Finish: Short but complex. Lots of grassy floral character, along with sweet cream, light peach and orange peel notes and white pepper.

Overall: Overall, I really enjoy this. Its great neat, on the rocks or in a cocktail. The floral, peppery character plays very well with the fruity peach notes and manages to serve up a very unique set of flavors for a gin.

Thanks for reading!

Rank: 6

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