In comparing Tanqueray and Cutwater, it’s a battle between the old guard and the new wave in the realm of Ready to Drink Gin and Tonics.
Tanqueray London Dry Gin certainly has the clout in name recognition. Its green bottle is iconic, its name synonymous with gin and has been around since the 1830s .
Cutwater Gin hails from San Diego, California and has been making a range of spirits since 2007. It has created a gin influenced by the London Dry style yet forges its own path featuring rose as a botanical and soft vanilla finish.
So which brand of Gin and Tonic is best when both are excellent? It depends what you’re looking for.
Carbs & Calories Tanqueray vs. Cutwater
One of the biggest questions Gin Boss hears is, “How many carbs does this cocktail have?”
Well, let’s get right to the serving facts. If you’re looking for the lowest carbs, Tanqueray and Tonic in a can wins by a mile. Tanqueray is also lower in calories and ABV.
| 12 oz Tanqueray Classic Gin and Tonic | 12 oz Cutwater Gin and Tonic |
| 163 Calories | 230 Calories |
| 11.4 Carbohydrates | 29 Carbohydrates |
| 5.9 ABV | 6.2 ABV |
Tanqueray Gin and Tonic Cans-Taste
Tanqueray delivers the the very traditional Gin and Tonic that most are expecting. Flavorwise, it strikes the right balance between a hint of sweetness and the right level of bitterness.
As in the classic London Dry style, you will taste juniper in this gin cocktail. There are no surprises and Tanqueray Gin and Tonic absolutely fits the bill if you can’t make it yourself.
Cutwater Can Gin and Tonic-Taste
Cutwater Gin presents a contemporary version of the Gin and Tonic by heavily featuring grapefruit and cucumber. This does not overwhelm the juniper but the fresh, vegetal quality of this cocktail make for a lighter, brighter gin and tonic. Surprisingly, the finish is more bitter but this balances the initial sweetness.
It is quite pleasant and interesting enough to have more than one.
Is Gin and Tonic in a Can Gluten free?
Cutwater Ready to Drink Gin and Tonic clearly lists their offering as gluten free. Tanqueray does not make the same claim. While, distilled alcohol does not contain gluten, the same might not be true about mixers used in the cocktail. It seems some are more sensitive than others when it comes to gin and it’s best to use common sense approach to selecting a cocktail when you’re unsure.
Price: Cutwater Cans vs. Tanqueray
RTE – Ready to Enjoy gin and tonics usually do not break the budget.
Both Tanqueray and Cutwater Gin and Tonic retail in the range of $12.99-$14.99. They are often available by the single can.
First Impressions – Tanqueray RTE vs Cutwater
Impressions matter and the packaging designs from Tanqueray and Cutwater differ greatly.
Tanqueray goes to great lengths to assure the drinker that he or she is drinking a real G&t.
Tall and slim, the Tanqueray Gin and Tonic gives you the impression of holding a highball glass, thus drinking a real G&T. Additionally the can is embossed and textured which makes it seem like an expensive drink.
On the other hand, Cutwater’s packaging is indistinguishable from any ordinary can of soda. This is not a criticism. This insinuates an element of fun and portability.
Yes, you can have your Gin and Tonic while playing volley ball, backpacking or mowing the lawn.
Gin Boss says
In Gin Boss’s opinion, Cutwater drinks more like a long, fresh gin fizz and Tanqueray fits the traditional expectations of a Gin and Tonic, canned or home-mixed.
Both are excellent ready to drink cocktails but they fill different roles.
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