Haymans Old Tom Gin

It’s the revival of an oldie from the Victorian era: the Old Tom Gin. During the 19th century, this sweet gin variety used to be all the rage, only to seemingly vanish off the face of the earth. A few years ago, manufacturers such as the London-based brand Hayman’s rediscovered the value of Old Tom Gin and re-established the drink in their assortments.

Hayman’s Old Tom Gin definitely lives up to its name as it tastes wonderfully floral, fruity and pleasantly sweet. This is achieved through the use of selected ingredients like citrus fruits, berries and herbs. Its nose is rather tart and spicy with notes of coriander, ginger and juniper berries, which is a nice contrast to the classic Old Tom Gin character on the palate. At the International Spirits Competition 2011 in Germany, Hayman’s Old Tom Gin was unsurprisingly able to bag a gold medal.