The famous brand of Gin emerged in 1830 when Charles Tanqueray, only 20 years old and a descendant of David Tanqueray, a member of the English Royal Family, produced a botanical recipe and became a distiller of very high quality Gin, founding his small distillery in Bloomsbury, a district near the city of London in England. He used the waters of Finsbury Spa, near the city of London, to make his Gin. According to many researchers, these waters had invigorating powers. At this time Tanqueray London Dry Gin, named after the production process rather than the city of London, was the finest available in the region. The bottle in which the drink was sold was inspired by English fire hydrants from the 18th century, thus creating a symbol of distinction for the brand.