Haymans, Old Tom Gin.

Botanically-intensive and balanced by a light sweetness this style of gin was the distinguished gin of the Victorian era.

In comparison to London Dry Gin, Old Tom Gin delivers a more rounded taste experience with depth and complexity. The distinctive Old Tom Gin is the key ingredient in classic gin cocktails such as the Martinez, Tom Collins and Ramos Gin Fizz. Harry Johnson's famous "Bartender's Manual" of 1882 listed it as an 'essential liquor required in the bar room'.

Nose: Hayman’s Old Tom Gin has a botanically-intensive, lightly sweetened fruity nose, with aromas of almond and creamy lemon-citrus. Hints of ginger, dark chocolate, and sweet, spiced coffee, with a light herbalspiciness from juniper and coriander, give a more rounded fragrance.

Palate: A rich, soft, round mouth feel, yielding to a sweet, medium body of ginger, orange peel and lemon zest, with accents of violets, rosewater and anise, provide the nicely-balanced, traditional flavour of this lightly-sweetened gin style.

Finish: After an initial delicate sweetness, hints of Juniper and spices supply a equisite, smooth finish.