Similarly, it was honoured with the Gold Award at the San Francisco World Spirit Competition in 2016. Tarquin worked on Tamara, a second-hand copper still who made the journey from Portugal to Cornwall. We like to think that every product we produce has that individual, handcrafted feel to it – something a little personal and special,” says Tarquin. Tarquin’s Gin has not only garnered accolades and awards, but it has also forged a loyal following of discerning connoisseurs who appreciate the artistry that goes into every drop.

Tarquin’s Cornish Gin is a nectar that transports your taste buds into a realm of unparalleled pleasure. With an unwavering commitment to quality and a meticulous attention-to-detail, Tarquin’s Gin has emerged as a pinnacle of excellence in the world of artisanal spirits.Each recipe is an enchanting fusion of botanicals, resulting in tantalising tastes that will never miss their mark. Behold the Tarquin’s Gin, an enchanting libation brewed to bewitch your taste buds and ignite an unforgettable adventure. But somehow, at the age of 23, I found myself behind a desk in the City of London, doing a recruitment job that I had absolutely no drive for.

Tarquin’s Gin bottles epitomise the fusion of aesthetics and functionality, making them an exquisite addition to any gin connoisseur’s collection. In fact, this tonic perfectly complements the botanical flavours of the gin, enhancing its vibrant character. Like the most carefully wrapped Christmas present, every bottle of Tarquin’s is perfected from liquid to label before it hits the palate – and that goes double for the wonderfully nostalgic gin in your December Gin of the Month box. But the pain is worth it, especially when you can get close enough to one of the beautiful copper stills to feel the heat from the open flames burning at their bases.Made exclusively for Craft Gin Club’s December 2018 box, Tarquin’s Cornish Christmas Gin is the perfect Christmas spirit to sip on! Tarquin says, “We want Craft Gin Club members to experience the familiar quality that we hope they’ve come to expect with any Tarquin’s product, but with a warm festive cheer to this one. When you come in, you can find your new favourite bottle at our tasting counter, hire glasses, flutes and chiller bins free* and pick up some ice. The science and technique can be learned and replicated, but to make a great gin requires feel, intuition and conviction. Visions of restaurants and bars danced through his head, but it was hard to see how he could get such a complex proposition off the ground.

Tarquin’s Cornish gin craft distillery is a hidden gem that takes the art of distilling to new heights. When Tarquin’s original gin hit the market, he instantly became one of the poster children for the British Gin Boom. Like everything that happens at Southwestern Distillery, this gin is bottled and finished with incredible care and attention to detail. With the help of his sister Athene, Tarquin – just 24 years old at the time – packed up his London flat and moved home to Cornwall.

We made a spirit that nobody was really demanding or understood in the UK, but we made it because it was something that really excited us and was innovative. But growing the team that we have and developing such a strong and loyal regional following is the real success. We’re driven by the goal of making really authentic, characterful spirits that tell a story of time and place,” he says, “whilst proudly flying the Cornish flag.

So here’s what you need to know about Tarquin’s new rum venture: inspired by the coasts of Cornwall and the Caribbean, it’s the result of two years of creative experimentation in the making.Picture yourself strolling through the picturesque southwestern distillery, where copper pot stills glisten in the Cornish sunshine. He says, “It’s so important to be open and realise that the learning curve is a process that requires patience and perseverance. On the day he made his first sale, in fact – to a hotel in Devon – he went right back to the distillery and started work on a new spirit. Further, the hand-dipped wax seal adds a touch of vintage charm, while the embossed metal stopper ensures an airtight closure. A union of flavours unfolds as Tarquin’s liquor blends with Fever-Tree’s refreshing citrus, delicate floral notes, and subtle Mediterranean herb infusions.