Hayman's Old Tom Gin

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alc./vol:
40%

Proof:
80°

Vintage:
Non-vintage

Aged:
Unaged

Closure: Natural cork stopper

Categories: Gin & Juniper spirits, Old tom gins

Product of: Product of United Kingdom United Kingdom

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Launched in November 2007, Hayman's Old Tom is a modern day recreation of an original family recipe dating from the 1860s which interestingly contains sugar. It is made with the same ten botanicals which feature in other Hayman gins but with more botanical intensity and the addition of the sugar. Read more

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 04/06/2012

Appearance

Crystal clear.

Aroma

Clean fresh juniper and orange zest nose.

Taste

Juniper led, clean, slightly sweet palate. Juniper is very much to the fore but backed by citrus notes and subtle spice.

Aftertaste

Clean, cracked black pepper lingers throughout the long finish.

More about Hayman's Old Tom Gin

Gin - styles of gin and legal definitions

Gin - styles of gin and legal definitions

Gin is usually sold at between 35 and 43% alc./vol., with the lower end of this spectrum mainly affected by the prevailing laws in particular markets.

Old tom gin

Old tom gin

Often described as a sweet or 'cordial' style of gin, ‘old tom’ gins were overwhelmingly popular in the 18th and early 19th centuries, when gin was

Produced by Hayman Distillers (Hayman Ltd)

Produced by Hayman Distillers (Hayman Ltd)

The Hayman family is the UK’s oldest gin distilling dynasty. It is currently headed by Christopher Hayman, one of the world’s most experienced ‘gin masters’ with 40...

Owned by Hayman Distillers

Owned by Hayman Distillers

Eastways Park, Witham, Essex, England, CM8 3YE, United Kingdom
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UK distribution by Love Drinks Ltd

UK distribution by Love Drinks Ltd

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