Excerpt: The (relatively) low proof and sweetness makes this gin soft and plush. Would be a great entry to the category for those who think they don't like gin.
Excerpt: Overall, I really enjoy this. Its great neat, on the rocks or in a cocktail. The floral, peppery character plays very well with the fruity peach notes and manages to serve up a very unique set of flavors for a gin.
Excerpt: It's soft, herbal and fresh, with green notes that evoke spearmint and basil, just enough juniper for backbone, and a delicate rosewater finish.
Excerpt: Citrus on the nose at first. This certainly can’t be from Tanqueray, can it? Definitely doesn’t echo any of the other trademarks of the Tanqueray brand.
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House Review
Intro:
"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." - TWE. So we have a relaunch of a classic expression of an Old Tom gin from Tanqueray. Lets dive in.
Nose:
Sweet and creamy. Lots of vanilla, juniper, white pepper and floral peach. Very sweet nose.
Taste:
Medium mouth feel, no real heat. Lots of sweet cream, peaches, cucumber, white pepper. Very floral.
Finish:
Short but complex. Lots of grassy floral character, along with sweet cream, light peach and orange peel notes and white pepper.
Overall:
Overall, I really enjoy this. Its great neat, on the rocks or in a cocktail. The floral, peppery character plays very well with the fruity peach notes and manages to serve up a very unique set of flavors for a gin.
Score:
6
By t8ke
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