Tanqueray London Dry vs Beefeater London Dry

Tanqueray London Dry and Beefeater 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?

Tanqueray London Dry Tanqueray London Dry Gin · 47.3% ABV See the full profile Beefeater London Dry Beefeater London Dry Gin · 40% ABV See the full profile

The differences in a few lines

Which one to choose?

Based on the differences in sensory profile, alcohol content and calories. In the end, your palate decides.

Side by side

Tanqueray London Dry Gin · United Kingdom Beefeater London Dry Gin · United Kingdom
CategoryGinGin
BrandTanquerayBeefeater
Brand ownerDiageoPernod Ricard
Brand originUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
Alcohol content47.3% ABV40% ABV
TypeLondon Dry GinLondon Dry Gin
DistillationFour distillations, using the Old Tom stillPot still, after 24 h maceration of the botanicals
ServingWith ice, tonic water and a slice of lime—
BotanicalsJuniper, coriander, angelica root and licorice9, including juniper, Seville orange and lemon
IngredientsRectified potable cereal ethyl alcohol, water, natural juniper berry extracts and other aromatic substances.Gin (cereals and botanical distillates with water).
Calories per 100 ml≈ 261 kcal (alcohol only)221 kcal
Sweetness00
Acidity1.51.5
Body55
Bitterness33
Alcohol98
Notes — first sipjuniperlemonblack pepperjuniperorange peellemon
Notes — mid-palatejuniperlemonjuniperorange peel
Notes — finishblack pepperjuniperjuniper

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 Tanqueray London Dry and Beefeater London Dry?

Both are gins: london Dry Gin. Tanqueray London Dry is stronger: 47.3% ABV; Beefeater London Dry has 40%. Tanqueray is owned by Diageo; Beefeater, by Pernod Ricard. Both brands come from the United Kingdom.

Which is stronger, Tanqueray London Dry or Beefeater London Dry?

Tanqueray London Dry is stronger: 47.3% ABV; Beefeater London Dry has 40%.

Are Tanqueray London Dry and Beefeater London Dry made by the same company?

No. Tanqueray is owned by Diageo; Beefeater, by Pernod Ricard.

Which is sweeter, Tanqueray London Dry or Beefeater London Dry?

They are about as sweet as each other in Bebidário's sensory profile (0 and 0, out of 10).

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