Tanqueray London Dry Gin (47.3%)

Rating: 14/23 There's something a bit off in comparison with Tanqueray No Ten and Ford's. This has a more bitter, borderline-sulfuric flavor underlying it just a hint, along with notions of rubber. It reminds me a bit more of Bombay Sapphire than I remember. I'm going to have to drop it a point. Still a rich, bold, and effective workhorse gin, but not as great as I recalled. Beefeater has a cleaner flavor, but it's also less interesting and more harsh. I think that these two are closer in quality than I did previously.

Rating: 15/23 It's smoother, oilier, and richer than Beefeater. All around, I'd say it's better. It's more earthy and complex. It really isn't at all fruity, so Tanqueray No Ten might be a better option for anyone looking for some nice citrus. It's just a very nice gin that can be sipped or mixed. (Note: this tasting is from a mini bottle that's who even knows how old, so the recipe might have changed or the fact that something like 20% of the liquid had already evaporated could be to blame. Still, the balance and flavor profile are really nice.) Of the big three gins, this would be my go-to. It has better flavors than Bombay Sapphire and likes the harshness of Beefeater while also having this swirling complexity that is interesting to contemplate. So a solid choice as a mixer or a sipper.