There are those that believe that Charles Tanqueray & Co, a British company, just makes a single sort of gin. A few more people are aware that Tanqueray makes vodka as well, but I've never actually met anyone who has tasted it.
Both of these classes of people are missing out on the finer things in life.
There are at least two other types of gin that Tanqueray makes. Those include Tanqueray Malacca and Number 10.
Malacca tastes much spicier than the other two. Unfortunately, I hear rumors that it has been discontinued, so if you've never tasted it, you probably missed your chance.
Tanqueray No. 10, often referred to as ten, is the good stuff. According to the bottle, they call it number ten because they use Still No 10, "affectionately known as 'Tiny Ten.'"
Regular Tanqueray informs us that the pineapple on the family crest printed on the bottle is traditional symbol of hospitality, and that they include it as an "assurance of quality and discernment."
All of these alcohols can be enjoyed with tonic and a splash of lime, or in a martini.