Scotland Stephenson's Spirits Reviews

Hayman's Old Tom Gin

Review Date: September 11, 2008
Category Info: Gin :: Old Tom
Distilled From: Grain - Non-Specific
Retail Price: $$ ($20-$30)
Brewer / Distiller: Hayman Distillers
Strength: 80
Origin: England

Tasting Notes:

Stylistically, old tom gin has a more bitter backbone than many other gin types. The botanicals are strong but there is a strong sweetness that counters.
On this gin there is a big nose of white pepper and juniper.
Very sweet at the beginning of the palate and that sweetness carries through the rest of the palate as well. This is balanced with a big backbone of bitter herb character. A big stylistic difference from a London Dry. Very good and very interesting.