Tanqueray Malacca Gin / Litre
Old Tom 41.3% ABV
5 January 2026
Tanqueray's Hidden Treasure
Malacca is the most fascinating gin in the Tanqueray range. The Old Tom sweetness is perfectly calibrated, the exotic spice is captivating, and at 41.3% it's silky smooth. A truly special gin that deserves to be better known.
24 December 2025
Exotic Spice Journey
The Malacca name references the spice trade routes and you can taste it. Warm, aromatic spice with a gentle Old Tom sweetness. Tanqueray's expertise ensures everything stays in beautiful balance.
12 December 2025
Old Tom Elegance
Malacca's Old Tom style offers a softer, sweeter expression of Tanqueray. The exotic spice notes are lovely and the balance between sweet and dry is expertly managed. A gin for contemplative sipping.
11 December 2025
Worth Hunting Down
Malacca is increasingly rare but absolutely worth seeking out. The Old Tom sweetness is restrained and elegant, the spice is complex, and the 41.3% ABV is perfectly weighted. A piece of gin history.
1 December 2025
The Legendary Malacca
A proper Old Tom with historical pedigree. The gentle sweetness is perfectly judged, the spice is exotic and warming, and the Tanqueray quality shines through. At 41.3% it's smooth and incredibly moreish.
28 October 2025
Sweet for My Palate
The Old Tom style is well executed but the sweetness, combined with the relatively low 41.3% ABV, makes this feel more like a liqueur than a gin to me. The spice is interesting but I prefer Tanqueray's drier expressions.
8 October 2025
A Classic Reborn
Charles Tanqueray's original Malacca recipe revived — and it's glorious. The Old Tom sweetness is nuanced and the exotic spice character is unlike anything else in their range. Exceptional at 41.3%.