In 1830 Charles Tanqueray began crafting the world's finest gin establishing the Vine Street Distillery in Bloomsbury, London. In 2000, after 170 years of distilling expertise, Tanqueray No. Ten was born. Named after the Tiny Ten still in which it is distilled four times. Tanqueray No.Ten is handcrafted in small batches. Fresh fruit is added to the recipe, including grapefruits, limes and oranges, for a subtle fresh citrus taste, chamomile flowers are also added, making it one of the most sophisticated white spirits in the world. Tanqueray No. Ten gin is the first white spirit in the San Francisco spirit awards hall of fame and perfected to create the ultimate Martini.