Did You KNOW?
Tanqueray Malacca is a Sweet Treat When Its Around:
Tanqueray was ahead of the curve of the new gin movement.
In 1997, they
released what was perhaps the most revolutionary gin to come out of a major
English distillery to date. Malacca, based on a recipe by Charles Tanqueray
from the grand old year 1839, was a revelation to many in the burgeoning
cocktail scene.
A softer, citrus-forward gin, uniquely suited for mixing in
the new wave of drinks created by barmen across the country, Malacca instantly
developed cult status. Unfortunately for its newfound following, Malacca was
taken off shelves in 2001.
Relaunched in early 2013, Tanqueray Malacca is a sweeter gin
with less juniper emphasis and more citrus than the classic style. Originally
introduced in the late 1990s, Malacca was discontinued after a short lifespan
but has been resurrected after gradually assuming cult status among cocktail
revivalist bartenders as a good substitute for the original Old Tom styles of
gin.
Many years later, the whispers you've heard are true:
Malacca is back on the shelves, albeit in limited quantities. 100,000 bottles
of the sauce were released.
SO WHAT DOES MALACCA GIN TASTE LIKE?
According to some, sampling the newly-reissued gin neat, grapefruit takes the lead, wrapped in a distinctly floral scent. The gin is soft and round, with prominent cinnamon and bubblegum flavors. It finishes clean and easy, almost leaving you wondering if you were drinking booze or rosewater.
According to some, sampling the newly-reissued gin neat, grapefruit takes the lead, wrapped in a distinctly floral scent. The gin is soft and round, with prominent cinnamon and bubblegum flavors. It finishes clean and easy, almost leaving you wondering if you were drinking booze or rosewater.
