Tanqueray Malacca Gin
Tanqueray · Cameronbridge Distillery
Originally released in 1997 and then discontinued, Malacca was revived due to bartender demand. Named for the Strait of Malacca — the historic spice trade route — it represents a gentler, more aromatic approach to gin that sits beautifully between Old Tom sweetness and London Dry austerity. Ideal for those who find classic Tanqueray too bracing.
Nose
Citrus-forward with pronounced grapefruit and lemon zest, followed by soft juniper and a warm cassia bark sweetness. Gentle floral notes and a hint of coriander seed emerge with time.
Palate
Softer and rounder than classic London Dry profiles. Juniper is present but takes a supporting role behind citrus peel, ginger warmth, and a subtle sweetness. The mouthfeel is almost creamy, with chamomile and nutmeg in the background.
Finish
Medium length, clean, with lingering grapefruit pith and a gentle peppery fade.
- Style
- Citrus-forward aromatic gin
- Botanicals
- Juniper, coriander, cassia bark, ginger, grapefruit peel, chamomile, lemon peel
- Base Spirit
- Neutral grain spirit
- Distillation
- Pot-distilled using Tanqueray's original copper pot still ('Old Tom')
Cocktail Suggestion
Malacca Breeze — 2 oz Tanqueray Malacca · 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · Shake with ice, strain into a chilled coupe, garnish with a grapefruit twist.
Food Pairing
Lemongrass and ginger steamed shrimp dumplings
Inspired by Charles Tanqueray's 19th-century travels along the Strait of Malacca spice route, this recipe was revived from the Tanqueray family archives and re-released after a cult following among bartenders kept demand alive for nearly two decades.
Be the first to comment.
Leave a comment
Whitley Neill Blood Orange Gin
Whitley Neill
Whitley Neill's Blood Orange expression works because it respects the gin beneath the flavoring. The blood orange is vivid without being syrupy, and the juniper-forward base keeps it honest. It's a gin that makes a spectacular spritz but doesn't embarrass itself neat — a rare feat in the flavored gin category.
Rhum Clément Cuvée Homère Rhum Agricole Vieux
Rhum Clément
Cuvée Homère is Clément's tribute to founder Homère Clément, and it showcases what extended aging does to quality rhum agricole. The cane character remains at the foundation, but the oak and oxidative aging add layers that rival fine cognac in complexity. This is a sipping rum that demands — and rewards — your full attention.
G.D. Vajra Barolo Albe DOCG 2019
G.D. Vajra
Vajra's Albe bottling is the entry point to the estate's Barolo range, sourced from younger vines across multiple village plots. It delivers textbook Nebbiolo character — roses, tar, cherry — at a price that makes it one of the best introductions to Barolo available. Give it a thirty-minute decant and watch it bloom.
Domaine Weinbach Riesling Réserve Personnelle 2023
Domaine Weinbach
The Réserve Personnelle is Weinbach's calling card — a wine that captures the Clos des Capucins terroir with clarity and restraint. The 2023 vintage delivers the crystalline precision that makes Alsatian Riesling one of the world's great white wine styles. Hand-harvested, hand-sorted, and vinified with minimal intervention, it's a pure expression of place and practice.
Whitley Neill Blood Orange Gin
Whitley Neill
Whitley Neill's Blood Orange expression works because it respects the gin beneath the flavoring. The blood orange is vivid without being syrupy, and the juniper-forward base keeps it honest. It's a gin that makes a spectacular spritz but doesn't embarrass itself neat — a rare feat in the flavored gin category.
Gin Lane 1751 Royal Strength London Dry Gin
Gin Lane 1751
Gin Lane 1751 doesn't reinvent anything — it perfects the template. Master distiller Charles Maxwell, with over four decades at Thames Distillers, has produced a gin that proves London Dry's enduring relevance. The elevated proof ensures it punches through tonic and holds its shape in a Martini. Honest, rigorous work.
Kirkjuvagr Orkney Gin
Kirkjuvagr
An assertive, terroir-driven Orkney gin that wears its harsh North Atlantic origins proudly — beautifully balanced between traditional juniper backbone and the foraged botanicals of a windswept archipelago.
Bombay Sapphire London Dry Gin
Bombay Sapphire
Bombay Sapphire's vapor-infusion method produces a gin that's lighter and more aromatic than many London Drys, letting its ten botanicals speak individually rather than blurring together. At 47% ABV, it carries enough weight for cocktails while remaining supremely sippable over ice. A benchmark for a reason.