Tarquin's Handcrafted Cornish Dry Gin, 70 cl

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Nestled along the enchanting Wild Cornish Coast, Tarquin’s Cornish Gin distilleries proudly call the Cornish town of Wadebridge, England, their spirited home. Infusing a touch of passion into every bottle, Tarquin’s Cornish distilled gins are a burst of flavours. Tarquin’s Gin stands as a remarkable testament to the craft and passion of its creator. With an unwavering commitment to quality and a meticulous attention-to-detail, Tarquin’s Gin has emerged as a pinnacle of excellence in the world of artisanal spirits. If you’re a gin lover, Tarquin’s Gin Distillery is a must-do place to visit in Cornwall! Don’t miss this hidden gem while you’re exploring the Duchy. However, I was unfortunately driving, so I had to forfeit this one for a gin-less flavoured tonic (which was still delicious) and got a tiny 50 ml bottle of craft gin to enjoy later that evening. Everyone else enjoyed a G&T, though! Handcrafted like the best Christmas decorations, beautifully wrapped in frosted glass and hand-dipped in wax of gold, the real gift here is the liquid inside.

Tarquin’s Cornish Dry Gin has received several accolades from esteemed organisations, such as the International Wine & Spirits Competition in 2014, where it earned the prestigious Gold Award. Similarly, it was honoured with the Gold Award at the San Francisco World Spirit Competition in 2016. Tarquin is Cornish, but he lived in France, Bristol and London for a while before returning to Cornwall with the idea of making Cornish gin. He’s a self-taught distiller, so it took him quite a lot of experimenting. Finally, after quite a bit of trial and error, he had a batch ready – and to this day, nobody else knows the recipe! We like the idea of creating and then moving on,” he smiles. “I’m always searching for the next expression and developing new concepts.”

Overall, Tarquin’s Cornish Dry Gin

Tarquin’s gin is what it says on the bottle – gin distilled on the “wild coast of Cornwall” by a man called Tarquin. Tarquin’s Cornish Dry Gin is then used as a base for Tarquin’s flavoured gins like Tarquin’s Rhubarb & Raspberry Gin and Tarquin’s Strawberry & Lime Gin. How do you serve Tarquin’s gin? Tarquin’s Cornish gin craft distillery is a hidden gem that takes the art of distilling to new heights. With its flavourful range of gins, Tarquin’s excites your taste buds with each sip. I knew that the Tarquin’s Gin Distillery Tour was my kind of tour when I was offered a gin and tonic as soon as I arrived!

Tarquin worked on Tamara, a second-hand copper still who made the journey from Portugal to Cornwall. In a former life, she had been used to distil fruit brandy. Tarquin popped his new pot still directly onto a naked flame – in this case, a paella ring burner – and sealed her joints with bread dough. It’s an ancient way of working at the still, and connected Tarquin deeply to the prospect of producing the first Cornish gin in 200 years. Finish: Moderately long with a delicate warmth. A faint floral hint of orris root and violets complement a delicate cardamom note.We like to think that every product we produce has that individual, handcrafted feel to it – something a little personal and special,” says Tarquin. These three best gins compose a trinity of liquor artistry that uplifts any occasion. Celebrating Tarquin’s Gin: An Award-Winning Distillery You’ll also get the opportunity to try Cornish Pastis, the most controversial one of Tarquin’s gins – I was told it tasted like sambuca. However, it is many of the staff member’s favourites! Tarquin’s Gin finds its match in the Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic. A union of flavours unfolds as Tarquin’s liquor blends with Fever-Tree’s refreshing citrus, delicate floral notes, and subtle Mediterranean herb infusions. Tarquin’s Gin Distilleries are open for tours on certain days of the week. Here’s what happens on a Cornish gin experience! Part One: a warm welcome