Calling all Tarquin's Cornish Gin fans - our humble Distillery, nestled on a windswept hilltop overlooking the Wild Cornish Coast is now open for you all to visit... ... So, come join us on the ultimate Cornish Gin experience as we guide you around Tarquin's HQ.

Where is the tarquins gin shop?

The Tarquin's Team is growing and we now have 3 shops in Cornwall; Padstow, St. Ives and Fowey.

Who owns Tarquin's gin?

Tarquin Leadbetter, Founder and Head Distiller at Tarquin's Gin has quite the story to tell. In 2012, as a 23-year-old, classically trained chef, he somehow found himself working in an office in the city of London.

Where is trevethan gin made?

Trevethan Gin comes to us from Cornwall, and is made to an old family recipe created in the 1920s by Norman Trevethan, featuring juniper, angelica, coriander, cassia, cardamom, orange peel, lemon peel, vanilla, elderflower and gorse flower.

How do you drink Tarquin's Blackberry Gin?

Ideal serve: Fever-Tree Sicilian Lemonade

Initial hit of bright Summer pudding and frangipani on the palate with a zesty, sherbety mouth feel and fragrant sweetness from the wildflower honey. Finish: Candied lemon sherbet and zingy raspberry sorbet, with balance and rounded sweetness coming from the honey.

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What is the best mixer for blackberry gin?

Fill your gin glass with plenty of ice. Add your homemade blackberry gin and top up with lemonade. Garnish with a few leaves of fresh mint (optional) and/or a couple of juicy, ripe blackberries.

What fever tree tonic goes with blackberry gin?

Tarquin's British Blackberry Gin & Elderflower Tonic Water | The Pairing Guide | Our Perfect Serve | Fever-Tree.

Is there a Cornish gin?

Cornish Rock Gin

So far, the range includes the original dry gin, Pink Rock Gin and Cornish Gold Rock Gin. Cornish Rock Gin is distilled by hand in small batches using pure spring water from the distilleries own deep water source, combined with fragrant botanicals.

Which is the best gin?

• Best Overall: Sipsmith London Dry. ...
• Best Budget: Hayman's London Dry. ...
• Best Top Shelf: Hendrick's. ...
• Best London Dry: Beefeater London Dry. ...
• Best for Gin and Tonics: Bombay Sapphire. ...
• Best for Martinis: Tanqueray London Dry. ...
• Best for Negronis: Monkey 47. ...
• Best Botanical: The Botanist.

How do you serve trevethan gin?

with Trevethan Cornish Gin

Always add the gin last to cool it more slowly and achieve the best flavour! Garnish with fresh orange peel and rosemary. Now you can sit back and enjoy the perfect gin and tonic, made with the finest handcrafted Cornish gin. Don't forget to drink responsibly!

Is tarquins Gin good?

Quite dry and a traditional gin, works really really well with a slice of orange. Not overly flavoured which I like and makes a lovely G&T so will always be part of our top 5 gin (and we have tried a fair few...). Better (gulp) than Adnams which is a comparable snifter so well worth a try.

What goes with tarquins gin?

• TARQ & TONIC. with Tarquin's Cornish Gin, Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic, Grapefruit wedge & fresh Thyme. ...
• TARQUIN'S NEGRONI. with Tarquin's Cornish Gin, Campari & Sweet Vermouth. ...
• CORNISH GARDEN SMASH. with Tarquin's Cornish Gin, Cucumber, Basil, Dill, Sugar Snap Pea & Elderflower Syrup.

What bird is on tarquins gin?

We illustrated a distinctive brand emblem – a north coast puffin carrying a juniper leaf, which was our Cornish take on the dove of peace with the olive branch.

Who was Lucius Tarquinius?

Lucius Tarquinius Superbus (died 495 BC) was the legendary seventh and final king of Rome, reigning from 535 BC until the popular uprising in 509 BC that led to the establishment of the Roman Republic. He is commonly known as Tarquin the Proud, from his cognomen Superbus (Latin for "proud, arrogant, lofty").

Whats a Tarquin?

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom.

Is Tarquin a name?

The name Tarquin is a boy's name. One of the few ancient Roman names that doesn't end in us, the rarely heard Tarquin has a decidedly creative, even dramatic flair, which could appeal to the parent looking for a strikingly original name.

What is considered top shelf gin?

While brands like Beefeater and Tanqueray are at the top of the list for a good London dry gin, there are other popular bottles. Bols Genever and Hayman's Old Tom Gin are still popular. Newer stars on the liquor shelf like Aviation and Hendrick's are as well.

Is Tanqueray or Bombay better?

However, when it comes to choosing one over another, especially in a classic like the Gin and Tonic, it boils down to personal preference. “If you want to taste that strong typical flavor that gin has, I would go with Bombay or Tanqueray because of their juniper-heavy flavor and aromatic spice notes,” Tonelli says.

What is the best Cornish gin?

• CURIO WILD COAST GIN. Blended with rock samphire, a Curio Wild Coast gin and tonic encapsulates the flavours and aromas of Cornwall's coastline. ...
• HOLLY'S GIN. Distilled in north Cornwall, this gin took creator Holly two years to perfect her secret recipe. ...
• CASPYN CORNISH DRY GIN.

Is there a Cornish whiskey?

Made from the choicest 'Maris Otter' Cornish barley expertly brewed by St Austell Brewery and then distilled, matured and aged by Healeys to create this extra special Cornish Whiskey. ... Single malt Classic English Whiskey is a rare and sought-after spirit.

What is the best tonic water for gin?

• Best Tonic Water Overall: Fever Tree Light Tonic Water.
• Best Flavored Tonic Water: Regatta Dry Citrus Sparkling Tonic.
• Best Tonic Syrup: Timberline Tonic Syrup.
• Best Bitter Lemon: Red Bull Bitter Lemon.
• Best Zero Calorie Tonic: East End Tonic.

Which fever tree tonic goes with Tanqueray Sevilla?

Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla Gin paired with Fever-Tree Refreshingly Light Aromatic Tonic. Garnished with an orange wheel and a sprig of rosemary.

Which gin is best with Clementine tonic?

It's excellent with citrus forward gins. Try pairing it with Kokoro Gin. This limited edition is a beautiful blend of sweet clementine and warming cinnamon, balanced with the gentle bitterness of quinine from the fever tree. It's uniquely refreshing with a fabulous aroma.