Tarquin’s

Is Tarquin’s an ethical brand? 

Tarquin’s is one of The Good Shopping Guide’s above-benchmark ethical brands included in the Spirits Ethical Ratings Table. The brand’s strong environmental focus scored highly in its corresponding category. This ethical rating means that Tarquin’s would be able to increase consumer and investor trust by applying for Ethical Accreditation, which would include a more complete examination and some suggestions for ethical development.

More information on the issues this industry faces may be found in The Good Shopping Guide to Ethical Spirit brands. Then, in our Spirits Ethical Ratings Table, compare Tarquin’s to other brands.

What does Tarquin’s do?

Tarquin’s is a producer of Cornish Gin that began in 2012. It is still a small-scale company selling 5 different categories of gin including Navy Gin, Fruit Gin and Limited Edition products. Tarquin’s is a part of the Southwestern Distillery Ltd group; you can read more on Tarquin’s story here.

In what areas does Tarquin’s score well for its ethics?

Tarquin’s receives a high score in our Environmental category, with its ‘Our Environment‘ webpage detailing strong energy and waste policies as well as associations with two local charities.

For which criteria does Tarquin’s perform poorly? 

Tarquin’s received a low rating for its lack of certified-Organic Gin and Vegan alcohol. In order to improve this, Tarquin’s should explore these options.

How can Tarquin’s improve its Ethical Rating?

Tarquin’s might apply for Ethical Accreditation for more detailed guidance on how to improve its ESG and CSR policies and stand out from the greenwash. The Ethical Rating of a brand is divided into three categories by The Good Shopping Guide: the Environment, People and Animals.

Why not check out The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Accreditation if you work for or with a Spirits company that places ethics high on its priority list? Contact us to learn more about our prestigious sustainability certification, or complete our short form for an initial ethical evaluation.