10 Best Old Tom Gin Brands August 2015

#1 of 10 Leading Old Tom Gin Labels of 2015 - The Dorchester Old Tom Gin is a drink that was originally made for The Dorcester Hotel. There is minimal sugar used in the development of the gin, but it does have a sweet taste from the fruits and botanicals that are used in making the beverage. There are about eight different botanicals that can be found in the gin. Juniper and lemon peel are the prominent notes with hints of orange peel and cardamom. The floral taste is present when tasting while the citrus flavors are present when smelling.

#2 of 10 Top Old Tom Gin Labels of 2015 - Hayman’s Old Tom Gin is an 80 proof drink that has a clear appearance. There is a slight thickness to the gin that gives way to legs developing on the sides of a glass. Notes when smelling include juniper and citrus as well as a slight hint of cinnamon. There is a heavy entry on the palate, but the finish is soothing. This is a gin that does have a few sweet notes, but they are not overwhelming.

#3 of 10 Leading Old Tom Gin Labels of 2015 - Brothers Old Tom Gin is a clear beverage with subtle flavors that blend well together. When removing the top from the bottle, there are notes of cinnamon and raisins that waft through the air to the nose. Other notes include lemon and nutmeg. The lemon is prominient on the tongue with the cinnamon leaving a spicy finish on the palate. Hints of juniper are also detected. The gin has an alcohol content by volume of 45 percent.

#4 of 10 Top Old Tom Gin Labels of 2015 - Xoriguer appears to be a green color because it comes in a bottle with a green tint, but the gin is actually clear. There is a slight musty smell when opening the bottle, but this gives way to a fruity aroma. This is a drink that has a smooth consistency with a spicy finishing taste on the palate. It has an alcohol content of 38 percent and is considered a gin that has not been aged.

#5 of 10 Top Old Tom Gin Labels of 2015 - Thanks to the resurgence of craft gin distilleries in London, Old Tom Gin, the English gin style popular in the 18th century, is making a comeback. Jensen's Old Tom Gin is a modern-day reproduction of that style. Using a recipe from the 1840s, at Jensen's Bermondsey distillery, located beneath a London railway line, they have created an authentic Old Tom Gin, naturally sweet and full of complex botanicals. Jensen's Old Tom Gin can be purchased through distributors in the U.K., Europe and the U.S., and through several online sources.

#6 of 10 Leading Old Tom Gin Labels of 2015 - Sound Spirits Old Tom Gin offers a different taste to your palate than traditional gins. The difference is a rich and balanced flavor with a touch of citrus flavor. The key to this distinctive taste is the pulling back of the juniper. This process allows the tastes of elder flower, orange and cardamom to emerge. To the discerning palate, Sound Spirits Old Tom Gin is truly in a class of its own. This exquisite creation is a product of Seattle's finest distillery.

#7 of 10 Top Old Tom Gin Labels of 2015 - Ransom Old Tom Gin pays tribute to the classic way in which gin was made in the 1800s. Its distinctive taste enhances the flavor of your favorite cocktail. This gin offers combination of herbal infusions and malted marley resulting in a flavorful and high proof spirit. Other ingredients include juniper berries, angelica root, cardamon pods, corriander seeds, lemon peel and orange peel. Ransom Old Tom Gin provides a bold taste of herbal and citrus notes. As a product of Oregon, this popular gin selection contains 44% alcohol by volume.

#8 of 10 Top Old Tom Gin Labels of 2015 - Arcus Golden Cock Old Tom Gin is a drink that is based in Norway. The formula that is used when making the gin is one that has been used for about two centuries. Some of the ingredients and methods used in creating the drink are not known as the recipe has not left the area. Juniper and citrus peel can be detected when smelling and tasting. There are notes of oranges and lemons that blend well with the juiper to create a delicate beverage.

#9 of 10 Leading Old Tom Gin Labels of 2015 - There is no such thing as a decent gin. Gin can either be done right or wrong, with almost no room in the middle. When done right, the spirit is virile and crisp. When gin isn't done right, it tastes and smells like an air freshener. Downslope Ould Tom Gin is done right. Downslope's offering is fragrant with a bouquet of spicy notes and a hint of citrus. The taste is delightfully floral and easy to drink. The subtle presence of caramel makes this gin perfect for cold winter nights.

#10 of 10 Best Old Tom Gin Labels of 2015 - Secret Treasures Old Tom Gin has been recognized as a Best Old Tom Gin Brand. The signature flavor starts with Juniper berries collected from the Apennines region. The juniper is mixed with other botanicals and natural ingredients like cardamom before being distilled twice. The spirit was created by master distiller Hubertus Vallendar. Consumers say that Secret Treasures Old Tom Gin has a spicy bite with a heavy tone of Juniper that is followed by a hint of sweetness along with fruitiness and the cardamom flavor. The Bar Convent in 2007 named Secret Treasures as their "spirit of the year" for its unique flavor profile.