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Tif
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Tif asked in Food & DrinkBeer, Wine & Spirits · 2 decades ago

Why is Tanqueray gin named Tanqueray?

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  • 2 decades ago
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    It is because it is the name of the original distiller, Charles Tanqueray, who was descended from three generations of clergy from the village of Tingreth in Bedfordshire. It was initially distilled in 1830.

  • 2 decades ago

    Tanqueray is a brand of British gin which is marketed worldwide. The brand is currently owned by beverage giant Diageo. ... Tanqueray gin was initially distilled in 1830, by Charles Tanqueray who was descended from three generations ...

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  • 2 decades ago

    Charles Tanqueray, the 20-year-old heir to three generations of Bedfordshire clergy, begins to realize his dream of producing a spirit elixir to rival the masterpieces of his distinguished ancestors. He chooses to abandon the family profession and establish a small distillery in the Bloomsbury district of London.

  • 2 decades ago

    Tanqueray is the guy's name...Charles Tanqueray

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  • 2 decades ago

    Why is Grey Goose vodka named Grey Goose? Because the owner liked the name I would assume.

  • JULIE
    Lv 7
    2 decades ago

    because the owner liked that name

  • 2 decades ago

    the company thought it was marketable

  • 2 decades ago

    Why is anything called anything

  • 2 decades ago

    why is coke named coke

  • 2 decades ago

    cuz he is hardcore

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