Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla Gin
Tanqueray · Cameronbridge Distillery
Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla takes the classic London dry structure and overlays it with actual Seville orange botanicals, creating a gin that bridges tradition and accessibility. The bitterness of the orange is key — this is not a sweetened citrus gin but a genuine botanical expression. A versatile bottle for cocktails and a solid G&T anchor.
Nose
Bright bitter orange dominates, with classic juniper providing a resinous backbone. Coriander seed and a subtle floral note add depth beneath the citrus.
Palate
Juicy Seville orange on entry transitions to juniper and a gentle angelica earthiness. The midpalate carries a pleasant bittersweet quality with hints of vanilla.
Finish
Medium length, with lingering orange peel bitterness and a clean juniper fade.
- Style
- Distilled Gin with Seville orange
- Botanicals
- Juniper, coriander, angelica, liquorice, Seville oranges
- Base Spirit
- Neutral grain spirit
- Distillation
- Pot-distilled with natural botanicals
Cocktail Suggestion
Sevilla Spritz — 1.5 oz Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla · 2 oz prosecco · 1 oz soda water · 0.5 oz fresh orange juice · Build over ice in a wine glass, garnish with orange wheel.
Food Pairing
The gin's bitter orange character acts like marmalade itself, cutting through the richness of the pâté while its juniper and angelica keep the pairing savory and grounded.
Inspired by Charles Tanqueray's original recipe notes, Flor de Sevilla incorporates whole Seville oranges harvested from groves in southern Spain, adding a bitter citrus layer to the brand's four-botanical foundation.
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