OK, so, the Very Old Tom from That Boutique-y Gin Company is impressive and all - it's made with a medley of spirits (some unaged, some aged and some very well-aged) mixed together to form the base, then combined with juniper, coriander, angelica, bitter orange and liquorice along side a touch of cane sugar for classic Old Tom sweetness. However, there's another very striking feature of this gin, and it's the rather smug looking cat upon the label. It's hanging out in a parlour, wearing loafers made of the softest Italian leather and a tuxedo, enjoying a glass of Very Old Tom over ice. A very cool cat.
Batch 1 is a release of 1562 bottles.
Creamy lemon, resinous pine leading to a light touch of oak-y smoke and cherry blossom. A waft of exotic fruit.
Nutmeg and sugary spearmint. Flamed orange peel. Earthy juniper sits at the core, with charred oak and rum-like sweetness.
Light cardamom spiciness, with anise and caramel in support.
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I was expecting it to be a gin but it tastes more like whisky. It is quite spicy which is quite nice but there is a strong whisky taste. I’ve only tried in tonic so far and didn’t like it, it’s really strong. I may fair better if I try it with coke. Definitely not gin like at all.
Incredibly delicious. Doesn't even need tonic - this is one to drink on its own.
I have never tasted anything like this before - I dont know how they done it, but its just insane. Its like a pudding gin.
