Pour this into a frosty martini glass and you'll get why bartenders treat it like the gold standard. It's bright, it's silky, and that hit of fresh grapefruit makes your whole mouth wake up. Crack it open on a slow Friday, build one cold martini, and suddenly the night feels a little more like an occasion. If gin usually tastes like a Christmas tree to you, No. TEN is the one that changes your mind.
First sniff and it's a basket of fresh citrus: white grapefruit up front, then lime and orange, with that classic piney juniper sitting underneath. There's a soft floral thing too, that's the chamomile, like a whisper of honey and dried flowers. On the tongue it's ridiculously smooth for something this strong. Zesty grapefruit and lemon roll in, juniper keeps it proper gin, and a little coriander and white pepper add a gentle kick on the way out. Clean, bright, and seriously moreish.
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This one's English gin royalty with a fun little secret. It's named after a tiny copper pot still nicknamed 'Tiny Ten', a small experimental still that the Tanqueray team used to distill whole fresh citrus into a 'citrus heart' before blending it with the classic botanicals. That fresh-fruit step, instead of dried peels, is exactly why it tastes so juicy and alive. Tanqueray itself goes back to Charles Tanqueray in 1830s London, but No. TEN is the modern one, launched in 2000 and built specifically to be the best martini gin around.
Good to know
- What is the price of Tanqueray No. 10 750ml?
Tanqueray No. 10 750ml is KSh 4,889 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Tanqueray No. 10 750ml taste like?
Bright and citrus-forward. You get fresh grapefruit, lime and orange up top, classic piney juniper underneath, a soft floral note from chamomile, and a gentle peppery coriander finish. Smooth and clean, never harsh.
- What is the ABV of Tanqueray No. 10?
It's 47.3% ABV, a fair bit stronger than standard gin. That extra strength is part of why it holds up so well in a martini.
- How do I serve Tanqueray No. 10?
Make a martini: stir ice-cold with a little dry vermouth and twist a grapefruit or lemon peel over it. Or a G&T over plenty of ice with a dry tonic and a slice of pink grapefruit.
- What pairs with Tanqueray No. 10?
Anything bright and salty. Grilled prawns, smoked salmon, oysters, ceviche, or olives and goat cheese. It even cuts nicely through rich nyama choma.
- Where is Tanqueray No. 10 made?
It's an English gin from the Tanqueray name, made famous in London. No. TEN gets its name from 'Tiny Ten', the small pot still used to distill its fresh citrus heart.
- What makes No. TEN different from regular Tanqueray?
It's distilled with whole fresh citrus fruit (grapefruit, lime, orange) plus chamomile, not just dried botanicals. That's what gives it the juicy, floral, premium character and why it's a go-to for martinis.
Tanqueray No. 10 750ml
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Tanqueray No. 10 750ml price in Kenya
Buy Tanqueray No. 10 750ml online in Nairobi, Kenya. Available in 2 sizes — 750 ml at KSh 4,889, 1000 ml at KSh 5,999 — with fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within 30 minutes, or next-day countrywide.
- 750 mlKSh 4,889
- 1000 mlKSh 5,999