Tanqueray No. Ten is one of the most recognisable modern expressions in the Tanqueray family, positioned as a citrus-forward gin with a refined cocktail identity. It keeps the brand's classic gin backbone while adding whole citrus fruit and chamomile to create a brighter and more aromatic profile. Bottled at 47.3% alcohol by volume, it has the concentration needed for Martinis, gin and tonics and long drinks where the gin must remain precise after dilution.

The recipe combines the core gin botanicals of juniper, coriander, angelica and liquorice with grapefruit, orange, lime and chamomile. Juniper and coriander give the dry gin structure, angelica adds rooty depth, and liquorice rounds the texture. The citrus fruits are central to the identity of No. Ten: grapefruit gives a clean bitter brightness, orange adds juicier warmth, and lime brings sharper lift. Chamomile softens the edges with a delicate floral-herbal note.

On the nose, Tanqueray No. Ten is immediately bright, with grapefruit and lime rising above a clear juniper base. Orange adds a rounder citrus tone, while coriander and chamomile give the aroma a more polished, fragrant quality. The palate is crisp and focused, with citrus leading the attack and juniper holding the centre. The higher strength brings definition rather than heaviness, and the finish is long, dry and citrus-peel driven, with a fine herbal echo from chamomile and angelica.

This gin is especially strong in serves where citrus precision matters. A gin and tonic with pink grapefruit or a simple citrus twist feels natural, but No. Ten is also a classic Martini gin, particularly when served cold with a restrained amount of vermouth. It can also lift a Southside, White Lady or Collins-style drink, provided the recipe does not bury its grapefruit, lime and orange clarity under excessive sweetness.