Tinner Bros: the whiskey liqueur from the maker of Tarquin's Gin
Tinner Bros is the newest brand from Tarquin Leadbetter, the Cornish master distiller behind the multi-award-winning Tarquin's Gin. While Tarquin's Gin has been winning gold medals for years, Tinner Bros takes a completely different approach: four playfully packaged, bourbon-based whisky liqueurs, made for those who still find whisky a little intimidating.
In short
| Set up | 2025, as a new liqueur brand from Southwestern Distillery |
| Location | Wadebridge, Cornwall (England) |
| Founded by | Tarquin Leadbetter, also known from Tarquin's Gin |
| Product type | Bourbon-based whisky liqueur, 22% alc. — not a single malt whisky |
| Flavors | Black Spiced, Wild Cherry, Blood Orange, Toffee Nut |
From world-winning gin to rebellious whisky liqueur
Tarquin Leadbetter founded Southwestern Distillery in Wadebridge, Cornwall, in 2013 — the first Cornish distillery in over a hundred years. What began on a small stove in his kitchen grew into a renowned distillery: in 2017, his Tarquin's "The SeaDog" Navy Strength Gin was named "World's Best Gin" at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. In 2025, Tarquin expanded his portfolio with Tinner Bros: not a gin, but a range of whisky liqueurs that deliberately break with the traditional, solemn whisky world.
Four flavors, one rebellious package
Tinner Bros consists of four bourbon-based whisky liqueurs at 22% alcohol: Black Spiced (spicy, with vanilla and spiced honey), Wild Cherry (creamy, with black cherry), Blood Orange (fresh and citrusy), and Toffee Nut (sweet and nutty). The 70 cl bottles are sold in a metal tin — a nod to the brand story, in which the whisky was secretly smuggled out of the mines in dynamite cans.
Made for those who still find whisky exciting
While many whisky brands focus on the connoisseur, Tarquin Leadbetter deliberately chose a different path: Tinner Bros was specifically developed for younger drinkers who find traditional whisky intimidating. The result is playful, quirky, and bold, with flavors that actually lower the barrier to whisky rather than raise it.
From Cornwall to the glass
At Mood4Whisky you will find all four flavors of Tinner Bros: the Black Spiced, Wild Cherry, Blood Orange, and Toffee Nut Whisky Liqueur. Each one is perfect to drink neat, over ice, or as a base for a cocktail — exactly as Tarquin intended.
Why Tinner Bros is worth it
Tinner Bros proves that there is also room for lightness in the whisky world. It is the work of a proven, multi-award-winning master distiller, cast in an accessible and surprising flavour profile, and packaged with a clear nod to its own (invented) legend. You can read more about that legend in The legend of the Tinner Bros.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tinner Bros a single malt whisky?
No. Tinner Bros is a bourbon-based whisky liqueur (22% alc.), not a single malt whisky. Therefore, the brand falls outside the M4W Taste Compass, which was developed specifically for whisky.
Who makes Tinner Bros?
Tinner Bros is made by Tarquin Leadbetter at Southwestern Distillery in Wadebridge, Cornwall — the same master distiller behind the award-winning Tarquin's Gin.
What flavors are there?
Black Spiced, Wild Cherry, Blood Orange and Toffee Nut — all whisky liqueurs at 22% alcohol.
Why are the bottles in a can?
That is a nod to the brand story of Tinner Bros, in which the whisky of the two legendary brothers was smuggled out of the mines in dynamite cans.
Who is Tinner Bros intended for?
Especially for those who still want to discover whisky: the liqueurs are sweeter, more accessible, and more versatile than a classic single malt.
