Tranquebar Gin

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  Tranquebar Christmas Spiced Gin 1616 48%

  Item no.: 2222786539-18338

  The story starts in 1616, when merchant Jan de Willum was inspired by the exotic spices trading ships brought home from the Danish colony of Tranquebar in India, creating a private gin recipe that has since become the house's signature.

  Expert's description

  Tranquebar Christmas Spiced Gin 1616 is a Danish spiced gin based on Jan de Willum's original recipe from 1616, bottled at 48%.

  The gin is built on classic Christmas spices such as cinnamon, vanilla, cardamom, cloves and star anise, merging with lime, lemon and wild juniper.

  Production now takes place at the Royal Dirkzwager Distillery in Schiedam, Holland, a distillery founded in 1879, while the recipe still comes from Jan de Willum's family archive.

  Only a few thousand bottles are produced at a time, making this Christmas edition a seasonal specialty.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  The nose is citrusy with vanilla and a hint of cinnamon.

  Palate

  The palate offers warm spices like star anise and vanilla alongside classic juniper and a light honey character.

  Finish

  The finish is long with vanilla, cinnamon and citrus fruits.

  Specifications

  Name: Tranquebar Christmas Spiced Gin 1616
  Country: Denmark
  Type: Spiced Gin
  ABV: 48%
  Size: 70 CL
  Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a cinnamon stick and a slice of orange
  Distillery: Royal Dirkzwager Distillery
  EAN no.: 5712421080107
  

  Flavour profile

  Spiced · Vanilla · Cinnamon · Festive

  Did you know?

  The recipe dates back to 1616, when merchant Jan de Willum combined the exotic spices of the Tranquebar trade with his homeland's classic gin.

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  • 1pcs.
    42,75EUR
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  Tranquebar Colonial Gin 70 cl 45%

  Item no.: 2222786539-1005

  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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  • 1pcs.
    37,50EUR
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  Tranquebar Royal Danish Navy Gin 70 cl 52%

  Item no.: 2222786539-8069

  The name draws on the old traditions of the Danish navy, where the crew received their daily ration of Navy Gin as thanks for their service.

  Expert's description

  Tranquebar Royal Danish Navy Gin is a Dutch-distilled Navy Strength Gin with Danish historical inspiration, bottled at 52%.

  The navy once protected the Danish population in the colonies and brought home exotic spices with new flavour aromas, a history the gin honours in both name and strength.

  This small batch premium gin is bottled at 52% alcohol, in keeping with history's demand for a high alcohol level among seafarers.

  Despite the high strength, the gin is remarkably soft and mild, making it well suited to enjoying neat.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  The nose is powerful, yet with a softness that surprises given the high strength.

  Palate

  The palate is rich in both spice and alcohol, mild and rounded despite the 52%.

  Finish

  The finish is long and soft, with a lingering warmth.

  Specifications

  Name: Tranquebar Royal Danish Navy Gin
  Country: Netherlands
  Type: Navy Strength Gin
  ABV: 52%
  Size: 70 CL
  EAN no.: 5712421080206
  Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat or with a twist of lemon peel
  Distillery: Royal Dirkzwager Distillery
  

  Flavour profile

  Bold · Spiced · Soft · Historical

  Did you know?

  The name Tranquebar refers to the former Danish colony in India, where spices were traded back to Denmark.

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  • 1pcs.
    40,00EUR