Tranquebar Colonial Gin 70 cl 45%

In 1616, Denmark founded the colony of Tranquebar on India's east coast, from where Danish merchant ships carried spices and tea back to Europe. Tranquebar Colonial Gin is built on a recipe said to have been enjoyed aboard those very ships.

Expert's description

Tranquebar Colonial Gin is a gin based on a historic recipe from the Danish colony of Tranquebar, bottled at 45%.

The recipe stems from Jan De Willum's preserved archives, uniting classic European gin botanicals like juniper and citrus with exotic spices from the Far East, including cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon and coriander - spices that were traded through the colony of Tranquebar itself.

The Tranquebar Treaty of 1620 made the colony the headquarters of Danish India for the next 200 years, and the gin is a direct tribute to this chapter of Danish maritime history.

Tasting notes

Nose

Warm spices like cardamom and nutmeg meet piney juniper and citrus peel.

Palate

The palate is spiced and complex, with cinnamon and coriander unfolding around a classic juniper base.

Finish

The finish is long and warm, with a last trace of nutmeg.

Specifications

Name: Tranquebar Colonial Gin
Country: Denmark
Type: Gin
Size: 70 CL
ABV: 45%
Serving suggestion: Serve with a light tonic and a slice of orange to bring out the spices
EAN no.: 5712421080008
Distillery: Royal Dirkzwager Distillery

Flavour profile

Spiced · Exotic · Piney · Complex

Did you know?

The Danish colony of Tranquebar on India's east coast became the headquarters of Danish India for 200 years following the Tranquebar Treaty of 1620.

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Frequently asked questions about Tranquebar Colonial Gin

What does Tranquebar Colonial Gin taste like?

It is spiced and complex, with cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon and coriander around a classic juniper base.

What is the story behind Tranquebar Colonial Gin?

The recipe is based on archives from the Danish colony of Tranquebar, founded in 1616, where a similarly spiced gin is said to have been enjoyed aboard Danish merchant ships.

What was Tranquebar?

It was a Danish colony on India's east coast that became the headquarters of Danish India for 200 years following the Tranquebar Treaty of 1620.

How should Tranquebar Colonial Gin be served?

Try it with a light tonic and a slice of orange, so the spices come through. A cold, tall glass shows off the aromas best – see our gin & tonic glasses.

Are there more gins in the Tranquebar range?

Yes, alongside Colonial Gin there is also a Navy edition, likewise built on historic recipes from the colonial era.