Lot's of new bourbon to try but first let's get one more of these "clears" out of the way. No Ten or #10 Tanqueray is their standard "line upgrade" and that means paying more, so what more do you get? For starters the No. Ten is classic in botanical gin nose and flavor, smooth, fragrant and appealing, it's also balanced, no the anise does not clobber the chamomile and coriander and the white grapefruit is a really nice dry note that builds on the spectrum. The fact Tanqueray manages a balanced blend of botanical notes already tells me they "figured it out", and I can safely add this to my "standard gins" list. For starting gin drinkers maybe more dryness than you would expect, however like Tanqueray's Rangpur Lime offering, they seem to have respected the notion that "dry" gin is a thing and isn't going away any time soon. The smoothness factor in the nose remains throughout the sip and the dry notes such as grapefruit don't get in the way, only a very mild hint of a burn on the finish and yes we are getting the 94.6 proof stuff here. If there is a downside, it's after you drink No. Ten you will never want to settle for standard Tanqueray again. No Ten Tanqy is just a really safe choice to have in your bar, and for those who need a "dry gin" you are still safe, I would say for everyone except those who are everyday gin drinkers on a budget, this one's for you.