Tarquin’s Gins

– Tarquin’s Cornish Dry Gin

Tarquin’s Cornish Dry Gin is made in Cornwall, UK.

It recently won a Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2022, as well as a Gold Medal at the International Wine & Spirits Competition IWSC in London in 2022.

“Great typicity with a complex flavor profile and well-integrated alcohol. Fresh juniper and floral aromas lead to warm cedar and green pine notes that carry well across the palate. Wood spices add warmth and the length is long. A well-crafted spirit.” IWSC

It is 100% handmade (by Tarquin and his wife)   using a fire-heated copper alambic (Tamara) which can produce just as few as 300 bottles in one batch.

The special botanicals are such as the handpicked Devon violets and fresh orange zests deliver an

– Tarquin’s Navy Gin

The Cornish Navy Gin is distilled with 12-hand selected botanicals including fresh citrus peel and hand picked violets. It’s distilled in small batches in four copper pot stills.

TASTING NOTES

Appearance—Crystal clear just waiting to be poured.

Alcohol by Volume— 57%      Proof—114

Taste—Big, bold and beautifully balanced. An initial hit of warm, earthy spice with crisp     juniper. Fragrant coriander and rich cinnamon follow, with a bright hit of zesty orange    sherbet to round everything off.

Nose—Juniper on the nose with a hit of cracked black pepper. Hints of spiced cinnamon and coriander follow with notes of fresh, zesty citrus peel.

Finish—Very full bodied with a creamy feel. Spicy tingle to the front of the tongue. Superbly smooth, well integrated alcohol content. One to be savored—a real sipping gin.

– Tarquin’s Blood Orange Gin

Tarquin’s Blood Orange Gin is infused with Juniper, Blood Orange, Pink Grapefruit, Rhubarb, Raspberry and Gentian Root  botanicals.

This incredible gin goes great with Tonic but also makes a wonderful summer spritz:

The perfect Cornish Sunshine Spritz:

• 50 ml Tarquin’s Blood Orange Gin
• 100 ml Sparkling Wine
• 50 ml Sparkling Elderflower