Hendrick's Gin vs Tanqueray London Dry
Hendrick's Gin and Tanqueray London Dry, side by side: what each one is, who makes it, alcohol content, ingredients, sensory profile and flavor notes, all from the Bebidário profiles.
Which do you prefer?
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The differences in a few lines
- Both are gins, in different styles: Hendrick's Gin is distilled gin; Tanqueray London Dry, london Dry Gin.
- Tanqueray London Dry is stronger: 47.3% ABV; Hendrick's Gin has 44%.
- Hendrick's is owned by William Grant & Sons; Tanqueray, by Diageo.
- Hendrick's comes from Scotland; Tanqueray, from the United Kingdom.
- In Bebidário's sensory profile they are close: no difference reaches 1.5 points out of 10.
- Flavor notes they share: juniper.
- Only in Hendrick's Gin, eucalyptus, lime, rose and cucumber; only in Tanqueray London Dry, lemon and black pepper.
Which one to choose?
- Want less alcohol? Hendrick's Gin (44%).
- Looking for eucalyptus, lime, rose and cucumber? Hendrick's Gin.
- Looking for lemon and black pepper? Tanqueray London Dry.
Based on the differences in sensory profile, alcohol content and calories. In the end, your palate decides.
Side by side
| Hendrick's Gin Gin · Scotland | Tanqueray London Dry Gin · United Kingdom | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Gin | Gin |
| Brand | Hendrick's | Tanqueray |
| Brand owner | William Grant & Sons | Diageo |
| Brand origin | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Alcohol content | 44% ABV | 47.3% ABV |
| Type | Distilled gin | London Dry Gin |
| Distillation | Bennett (1860) and Carter-Head (1948) pot stills | Four distillations, using the Old Tom still |
| Serving | With tonic, ice and a cucumber slice | With ice, tonic water and a slice of lime |
| Botanicals | 11, plus essences of cucumber and Bulgarian rose | Juniper, coriander, angelica root and licorice |
| Ingredients | Rectified cereal alcoholic distillate. | Rectified potable cereal ethyl alcohol, water, natural juniper berry extracts and other aromatic substances. |
| Calories per 100 ml | ≈ 243 kcal (alcohol only) | ≈ 261 kcal (alcohol only) |
| Sweetness | 1 | 0 |
| Acidity | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Body | 5 | 5 |
| Bitterness | 3.5 | 3 |
| Alcohol | 8.5 | 9 |
| Notes — first sip | junipereucalyptuslime | juniperlemonblack pepper |
| Notes — mid-palate | rosecucumberjuniperorange peel | juniperlemon |
| Notes — finish | cucumberquininejuniper | black pepperjuniper |
Data from the Bebidário drink profiles. The sensory profile goes from 0 to 10 and combines Bebidário's reference with community votes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Hendrick's Gin and Tanqueray London Dry?
Both are gins, in different styles: Hendrick's Gin is distilled gin; Tanqueray London Dry, london Dry Gin. Tanqueray London Dry is stronger: 47.3% ABV; Hendrick's Gin has 44%. Hendrick's is owned by William Grant & Sons; Tanqueray, by Diageo. Hendrick's comes from Scotland; Tanqueray, from the United Kingdom.
Which is stronger, Hendrick's Gin or Tanqueray London Dry?
Tanqueray London Dry is stronger: 47.3% ABV; Hendrick's Gin has 44%.
Are Hendrick's Gin and Tanqueray London Dry made by the same company?
No. Hendrick's is owned by William Grant & Sons; Tanqueray, by Diageo.
Which is sweeter, Hendrick's Gin or Tanqueray London Dry?
Hendrick's Gin, according to Bebidário's sensory profile: 1 against 0, out of 10.
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