Tanqueray Rangpur Gin

I wouldn't describe this as a balanced gin or an excellent mixing gin because of its strong lime flavor. It almost is like a liqueur or a pre-mixed gin/lime juice combination. But it is really tasty, and my favorite sipping gin of the Tanqueray lineup.

Gin tasting notes are useless unless you know the tasting preferences of the reviewer, so here's my personal CliffNotes: I dislike juniper. Not an intense, all-abiding dislike, but it's just not a flavour I seek out. I find Beefeater unpleasant. So I'm generally into the new breed of gins, and this is a good one. There's juniper here, certainly, but it plays its role nicely, complemented by a nice, rich, three-dimensional citrusy, spicy kick. The base spirit is clean, the overall experience is fresh and pleasant. I'm a fan. I do not think this would work particularly well in a martini (maybe if you're going the lemon-twist route, rather than the olive route?), but I'm not a martini guy; my gin vice is gin on the rocks with a twist of lime--and in that context, I find this juice pretty likeable, particularly for the (very reasonable) price.