Tanqueray Malacca

Tanqueray Malacca is a gin rooted in the archives of Charles Tanqueray and named after the Straits of Malacca, a historic spice-trading route in Southeast Asia. The brand reintroduced a version of it in 2013 following a cult status among bartenders of its original 1997 release. It stands out from the core London Dry style by introducing peppercorns, rose petals, cloves and cardamom alongside the traditional gin botanicals of juniper berries, coriander seeds and angelica root. The result is a gin where citrus and spice merge with floral undertones, offering an alternative to typical juniper-driven profiles. On the nose you may notice grapefruit zest, subtle floral rose notes and a mild peppery warmth. In the mouth the texture remains dry yet layered, with juniper still present but supported by cloves, grains of paradise, citrus peel and rose petals. The finish is mildly spicy, with a lingering floral trace and the dryness of a true gin. Tanqueray Malacca is well suited to a gin and tonic served with a twist of lemon and a scatter of pink peppercorns or for a Martinez-inspired cocktail where its spice-floral character can shine.