Jensen's London Distilled Old Tom Gin

Product of: United Kingdom

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This is real Old Tom, replicating the style of original 'sweet' gins from the late 18th and early 19th centuries, not just a bog standard London dry with added sugar. Jensen's Old Tom is made to a 1840s recipe, and unusually for a modern day Old Tom does not contain any sugar. Originally made...

under contract by Thames Distillers in 2015 production moved to Bermondsey Gin's own dedicated distillery close to London's Tower Bridge. The move was celebrated with a new label featuring the bridge.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 01/03/2015

Appearance:

Crystal clear.

Aroma:

Pungent eucalyptus and pine-ey juniper with bark, earthy rooty and soapy notes.

Taste:

Strongly eucalyptus and pine influenced with green vegetal, barky and soapy notes.

Aftertaste:

Eucalyptus and pine-ey juniper with lingering vegetal notes.