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The Bathtub Gin gang has been at it again, this time recreating a traditional style of gin that was very popular in 18th and 19th century England. Old Tom is a slightly sweetened gin, created following a request from The Handmade Cocktail Company, which needed a tasty Old Tom gin for use in their Martinez cocktail.
Old Tom got its name from an unusual dispensing method used by London gin houses.
A tom cat-shaped plaque would be hung outside where passers-by could drop a coin in the animal’s mouth. The proprietor would then dispense a shot of gin from a tube under the cat’s paws.
This almost-forgotten style of gin is perfect in sweet gin cocktails – it’s how the classic Tom Collins got its name – and makes a tasty G&T.
This is fruity and sweet on the nose with pronounced botanical notes. There is a good citrus element to it too.
The light sweetness seems to add body to this, and helps develop some of the juniper and orange flavours.
Clean with a touch of pepper.
A great gin that not only makes a great G&T (the additional body works wonders) but will make a fantastic Martinez... In fact it's the obvious ingredient for any classic gin cocktail that requires a hint of sweetness.
An excellent all round gin for a G&T, as well as assorted dry martinis.
Love it, it's light clean fresh . It's a bit different I can taste a hint of orange and licorice.... i got ot as a gift..wow this is my favourite
Simply delicious, slightly sweet and very, very drinkable. Best with lots of ice and Fevertree gold tonic. Definitely worth the extra pennies.
Delicious and different......really enjoying my present from my son..
The one.
