Tarquin Gin Handcrafted Cornish Dry Gin 70 cl 42%

In 2012, Tarquin Leadbetter was a 23-year-old chef with a dream and a garden full of experiments. Today his Cornwall distillery is one of England's most celebrated, and the recipe is still the one he landed on after more than 100 trial batches.

Expert's description

Tarquin's Cornish Dry Gin is an English Dry Gin distilled in Cornwall and bottled at 42%.

Tarquin Leadbetter, a classically trained chef from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, left the London restaurant kitchen to chase his passion for gin. After 18 months of experimenting and over 100 test batches, he founded The Southwestern Distillery, the first distillery in Cornwall in over 100 years.

The gin is distilled over a naked flame in a copper pot still named Tamara, a Portuguese alembic, where botanicals rest in wheat spirit before a single-shot distillation.

Among the 12 botanicals is the more unusual Devon violet, a flower once famous in early perfumery, alongside juniper, citrus and spices gathered from around the world - and Tarquin's own back garden.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is floral and lightly sweet with a clear violet note, backed by citrus and a classic juniper core.

Palate

The palate is soft and round with juniper up front, spiced depth and a delicate floral character from the violets.

Finish

The finish is clean and lightly sweet, with a last trace of citrus and flowers.

Specifications

Name: Tarquin's Cornish Dry Gin
Distillery: The Southwestern Distillery
Country: England
Type: Dry Gin
ABV: 42%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5060353070506
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of red apple
Distillery: The Southwestern Distillery

Flavour profile

Floral · Soft · Citrus · Spiced · Round

Did you know?

Tarquin's Cornish Dry Gin won World's Best Gin at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2017, just five years after the distillery was founded.

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Frequently asked questions about Tarquin's Cornish Dry Gin

What does Tarquin's Cornish Dry Gin taste like?

It tastes soft and round with juniper up front, spiced depth and a delicate floral note of Devon violets.

What makes Tarquin's Cornish Dry Gin special?

It is distilled over a naked flame in a Portuguese copper pot still and includes the unusual Devon violet among its 12 botanicals.

How is Tarquin's Cornish Dry Gin best served?

Serve it as a Gin & Tonic with a slice of red apple, which complements the gin's soft, floral character. If you need the right glass for it, we carry a good range of gin & tonic glasses.

Where does Tarquin's Cornish Dry Gin come from?

It is distilled by The Southwestern Distillery in Cornwall, England, the first distillery in the region in over 100 years.

Has Tarquin's Cornish Dry Gin won any awards?

Yes, it won World's Best Gin at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2017.