It all began when Charles Tanqueray launched his distillery in the 1830’s on Vine Street in Bloomsbury. It’s thought that the Tanqueray Gin recipe as we know it today first came about in 1838 – probably even earlier, though older records can’t be found (presumably lost at some point in the company’s 180 year history!). The unchanging nature of the gin is an astonishing feat given how well balanced it is, and how popular it is – even more so when one considers that Charles was a newbie distiller in his early 20’s.
