Tanqueray Rangpur Lime Gin
A citrus bomb for summery G&Ts
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Alcohol
- 41.3%
- Bottle size
- 700 ml
- Producer
- Tanqueray
- In short
- A fresh citrus gin with spicy lime
- Botanicals
- Juniper, Angelica root, Liquorice root, Bay leaves, Rangpur lime, Coriander seed
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Aromacode®
- 1 Pine, 25 of 100
- 2 Citrus, 62 of 100
- 3 Fruits, 32 of 100
- 4 Blossoms, 13 of 100
- 5 Grass, 9 of 100
- 6 Herbs, 4 of 100
- 7 Wood, 1 of 100
- 8 Spices, 8 of 100
- 9 Sharpness, 27 of 100
The Aromacode® shows how strongly each aroma comes through. The larger the wedge, the stronger the aroma. Numbers match the list.
About this bottle
Tanqueray is certainly one of the iconic gins, and a workhorse if you want to make gin cocktails at a sensible price. Tip: always look out for offers on the 1-litre bottle! I was very curious when Rangpur Lime Gin was introduced, and I think it's an interesting addition to the range.
Botanicals
Alongside Tanqueray's base botanicals, Rangpur is a spicy, fruity gin with an intriguing citrus twist from the lime. Unlike lemon, it doesn't immediately trumpet pure freshness in the high notes; it carries a little more fruit and aromatic depth. That makes it great for summery drinks, and you can still mix a cocktail or two with it.
Tasting
Aroma
The citrus notes are extreme. Lime is so dominant that it feels as though you've just cut open a mountain of them. The alcohol doesn't dominate, and the other ingredients are more in the background. Lime is right in the front row, screaming like teenagers at a Justin Bieber concert. Only this is much, much more pleasant. And not just for your ears.
Taste and finish
On the palate too, lime is anything but background music. It's there. Fully there. But other notes then join in. The juniper isn't so intense, while I notice bay leaves more clearly. It all dances back and forth, and after a moment a little more spice and heat follow. So it doesn't remain all freshness and citrus. That's good, because otherwise you might tire of it quickly. Sometimes you get that fatigue with gins that turn soapy after the second try or G&T. Thankfully, that isn't really the case here.
Final thoughts
There are certainly more exciting citrus gins. But like its classic sibling — or parent? — this is definitely a dependable base spirit. It's versatile. A Gimlet with less lime? Or perhaps a variation with just syrup and soda? Conceivable and doable. At least, it isn't far-fetched. If you don't want the lemon blast of Malfy Gin Con Limone, this might be the one for you.