Episode 95: Tanqueray

Episode 95 features Tanqueray London Dry Gin. Bottled in 750ml at 47.3% ABV, or 94.6 proof and it retails for $22.Enjoy this episode with a Tanqueray and Tonic.Tanqueray's official website: https://www.tanqueray.com/Brief Historical Timeline:1830 - Charles Tanqueray begins working in the Vine Street Distillery 1898 - Tanqueray merges with Gordon's Gin1922 - Tanqueray Gordon & Company join Distillers Company1933 - Tanqueray is the first alcohol served in the White House after Prohibition was repealedWWII - The distillery is bombed1957 - Distillery is rebuilt and reopened with their famous pot still named "Old Tom"1960s - The Rat Pack drinks so much Tanqueray they double sales in the USA1979 - Tanqueray sales hit 1 million cases1995 - Tanqueray production moves to Scotland2016 - Tanqueray becomes the best selling gin in the USA2019 - Global sales peak at 4.5 million 9-liter equivalent cases2022 - Drinks International names Tanqueray the #1 best selling gin brand worldwideKey Cocktails:Enjoy Tanqueray in a classic Gin & Tonic or Martini.References:Behind the Scenes Video - Part OneBehind the Scenes Video - Part TwoBehind the Scenes Video - Part ThreeBehind the Scenes Video - Part FourDistillery Tour VideoVisit to the Diageo ArchivesAdditional Video Coverage of TanquerayDiageo Bar AcademyCharles Tanqueray History BlogDiffords Guide Listing on TanquerayVinePair Article on TanquerayTravel Distilled Article on TanquerayWikipedia Article on TanquerayTanqueray Brand History on The Spirits BusinessStatista Global Sales DataDrinks International 2022 Gin Brands ReportContact Information:Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.comJoin my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHfFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseurInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/Twitter: @LLConnoisseur