Tanqueray London Dry
Cameron Bridge, Scotland
Just four botanicals, quadruple distilled. The juniper-forward classic. Higher ABV punches above its weight.
- Ingredients / botanicals
- juniper, coriander, angelica, licorice
- Congeners
- Low
- Histamines
- Very Low
- Polyphenols
- Low
- Sulfites
- Very Low
- Tannins
- Very Low
- Sugar
- Very Low
- Additives
- Very Low
- Calories
- 106
- Sugar
- 0g
15.1g ethanol at 43.1% ABV. No sugar, so every calorie here is alcohol.
In its favor
- ✓Minimalist botanical bill
- ✓Quadruple distilled
What to watch
- !Higher ABV, easy to over-pour
Factor by factor
Congeners Low ▾
Byproducts of fermentation (methanol, acetaldehyde, fusel alcohols). Strongly linked to hangover severity; darker, less-distilled spirits carry more.
Histamines Very Low ▾
Produced by bacteria during fermentation/aging. Trigger flushing, headaches, congestion in sensitive drinkers. High in red wine, beer, aged spirits.
Polyphenols Low ▾
Plant compounds with antioxidant activity. Slightly protective at low doses but at high concentrations may worsen hangover via tannin/quercetin reactions.
Sulfites Very Low ▾
Preservatives (SO₂) added to wine and some beers. Common trigger of headaches, asthma, and allergic-type reactions.
Tannins Very Low ▾
Astringent polyphenols from skins, seeds, barrels. Bind proteins, slow alcohol clearance, and aggravate dehydration-style symptoms.
Sugar Very Low ▾
Residual sugar amplifies hangover via blood-sugar swings and dehydration. Liqueurs and cocktails are the main offenders.
Additives Very Low ▾
Colorants, flavorings, glycerin, propylene glycol, sorbates. Cheap spirits and ready-to-drinks often hide these in trade-secret formulas.
Tanqueray is one of the cleanest gin recipes on the market: four botanicals, no surprises. The high ABV is the main hangover variable to watch.
Tanqueray London Dry questions
How many calories are in a shot of Tanqueray London Dry? ▾
About 106 calories in a 1.5oz shot at 43.1% ABV. All of them come from the alcohol, since there is no sugar.
Does Tanqueray London Dry have sugar? ▾
No. Tanqueray London Dry has 0g of sugar per 1.5oz serving.
Is Tanqueray London Dry gluten-free? ▾
Not by label. Tanqueray London Dry is distilled from a gluten-containing grain, so US rules bar it from claiming gluten-free. Distillation does remove the gluten protein, and the Celiac Disease Foundation considers distilled spirits safe for most coeliacs. If you would rather avoid the question, pick a spirit distilled from corn, potato, grape or agave.
What proof is Tanqueray London Dry? ▾
Tanqueray London Dry is 86.2 proof, which is 43.1% alcohol by volume.
Does Tanqueray London Dry give you a bad hangover? ▾
Tanqueray London Dry scores 3/10 on the SpiritFacts Hangover Index, against 3/10 for gin overall. It is low on every hangover factor we track, so most of the morning after comes down to how much ethanol you drink.
Is Tanqueray London Dry vegan? ▾
Yes. Tanqueray London Dry is listed as vegan, with no animal-derived ingredients or fining agents.