The Southwestern Distillery (Tarquins)
Tarquin’s Gin is the story of our founder, Tarquin Leadbetter and his quest to craft a world beating gin on The Wild Cornish Coast.
At just 23 years old, Tarquin, a classically trained chef from the Cordon Bleu in Paris, somehow finds himself sat behind a grey desk in the city of London. He quickly realises this environment is at odds to what really makes him tick and he serves his notice. He starts to scheme. One idea surfaces, then another, then more. Each building in ambition and each driven by the same guiding principle - the passion to create.
He hones his thinking. One idea takes a hold and quickly becomes an all-encompassing vision. Tarquin, supported by the business acumen and drive of his sister Athene, sets his sights on establishing the first Cornish distillery for over 100 years. Armed with a 0.7 ltr copper pot still, a suitcase stuffed with botanicals weird and wonderful, and a prized surfboard, Tarquin makes his return to the West Country and begins his adventure to create what will later be awarded the World’s Best Gin.
Tarquin produces Tarquin Gin, Twin Fin Rum and Connie Vodka
Tarquins Cornish Dry Gin Miniature 5cl 42%£5.75£5.75
Tarquin's Black Cherry Gin 70cl 38%£37.00£37.00
Connie Glaze Toffee Vodka Liqueur 70cl 20%£25.00£25.00
Tarquins Blood Orange Gin Miniature 5cl 42%£5.75£5.75
Tarquins The Cornish Sunshine Blood Orange Gin 70cl 38%£36.00£36.00£36.00
Tarquins Rhubarb and Raspberry Gin 70cl 38%£37.00£37.00
Connie Glaze Lemon Sherbet Vodka Liqueur 70cl 20%£25.00£25.00
Tarquins Cornish Dry Gin 70cl 42%£36.00£36.00
Tarquins Blackberry Gin 70cl 38%£37.00£37.00
Tarquin's Non-Alcoholic Cornish Dry Spirit 70cl <0.5%£24.00£24.00
