Tanqueray Lovage London Dry Gin
Tanqueray · Cameronbridge Distillery
Part of Tanqueray's limited-edition heritage series inspired by Charles Tanqueray's original recipes, Lovage brings back a Victorian-era botanical that most modern gins have forgotten. The savory character makes it a natural partner for a proper gin and tonic with a celery garnish, and a genuinely distinctive alternative to the floral gin trend.
Nose
Herbaceous and savory, leading with celery-like green notes and a bright burst of juniper. Lemon citrus and coriander seed emerge, with a subtle angelica root earthiness grounding the lift.
Palate
Crisp and focused. The lovage botanical — a celery-like herb — gives this an unusual vegetal character that's complemented by juniper pine, black pepper warmth, and dry lemon peel. The texture is lean and mineral, with excellent clarity.
Finish
Medium-dry with persistent herbaceous notes and a peppery, juniper-forward fade.
- Style
- London Dry Gin
- Botanicals
- Juniper, coriander, angelica root, liquorice, lovage
- Base Spirit
- Neutral grain spirit
- Distillation
- Single-shot pot distillation using Tanqueray's iconic Old Tom still
Cocktail Suggestion
Garden Collins — 2 oz Tanqueray Lovage · 1 oz fresh lemon juice · 0.75 oz simple syrup · 3 oz soda water · Shake gin, lemon, and syrup with ice, strain into a Collins glass over fresh ice, top with soda, garnish with a celery stalk.
Food Pairing
The gin's savory, herbaceous character echoes the green, vegetal notes in the soup, while the juniper and pepper add complexity against the cool creaminess.
Inspired by a recipe from Charles Tanqueray's original 1830s notebooks, Tanqueray Lovage reintroduces the lovage herb — a botanical once common in English gardens — to a modern London Dry gin framework.
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