10 Best Old Tom Gin Brands February 2015

#1 of 10 Best Old Tom Gin Labels of 2015 - This home-grown gin is based on a pristine first-hand recipe crated by prominent bar manager Giuliano Morandin. Personalized attention and care are given to every bottle of Old Tom Gin and evidence is shown by the hand signed batch number characterizing each label and bottle as a one of a kind beverage. Get your own bottle complete with black wax seal, and know that you are enjoying a beverage that was originally brought into existence exclusively for the Bar At The Dorchester.

#2 of 10 Top Old Tom Gin Labels of 2015 - Connoisseurs of classic-styled English gins will be pleased with Hayman’s Old Tom Gin. Based off of a traditional Victorian-era that has been in the family since the 1870’s, this gin is soft, flavorful and intense. Sweeter than London Dry gins, this aromatically rich, botanically intense, lovingly crafted spirit will transport you back in time, and its full-bodied flavor will make a believer out of you. This classic gin has experienced a resurgence in popularity, and Hayman’s original recipe is the reason.

#3 of 10 Top Old Tom Gin Labels of 2015 - Brothers Old Tom Gin is distilled buy Left Turn Distilleries in New Mexico. It is distilled from top quality botanicals by master distillers. Brothers Old Tom gin has been noted by experts to be a great mixing gin. The complex flavor combined with the smooth finish makes it a compliment to almost any mixer. A sip of Brothers Old Tom gin contains a variety of flavors like nutmeg, marmalade, and lemons. The rich flavor combined with the subtle aroma of cinnamon make it a delicious and sophisticated experience for any spirit fan.

#4 of 10 Top Old Tom Gin Labels of 2015 - Xoriguer has been distilled in copper stills. The prominent ingredient in the drink is juniper berries. These give the gin a fruity flavor as well as a slightly floral smell when you open the bottle. There are select herbs that are used in the beverage as well. These herbs are known by the company and are not released in the product information. It has an origin of Spain and has a 38% alcohol content by volume.

#5 of 10 Best Old Tom Gin Labels of 2015 - Jensen Old Tom Gin is one that is made of a few different botanicals in order to give it the floral scent and flavors that you taste. The large amount of botanicals that are used in the gin gives a sweetness that isn't like other drinks. It is clear in color and comes in a slender bottle. Strong violet notes are present as well as licorice and juniper. There is also a menthol presence in the gin.

#6 of 10 Leading Old Tom Gin Labels of 2015 - Sound Spirits Old Tom Gin is one that doesn't have as much juniper. This decreases the strong floral and fruit notes, giving a milder taste that is still sweet. It has a 44% alcohol content. There are a few more spices added to the gin, and it has a slight golden color to the drink instead of being clear in color like other gins that have juniper berries as the dominant ingredient. The gin sits in oak barrels to give the color and flavor.

#7 of 10 Leading Old Tom Gin Labels of 2015 - Ransom Old Tom Gin is an historically accurate reproduction of the predominant late-19th century American gin. Created in collaboration with historian David Wondrich, this is a perfect gin for crafting delectable cocktails, especially those dating from before Prohibition. Ransom’s Old Tom Gin is made from corn and barley, infused with botanicals ranging from orange and lemon peel to coriander seed and angelica root, and aged for three to six months in genuine French oak barrels. All of this combines to create an award-winning balance of flavor, body, and aromatics.

#8 of 10 Top Old Tom Gin Labels of 2015 - Arcus Golden Cock Old Tom Gin is distilled in Norway from the finest ingredients the region has to offer. This gin is sweeter than a traditional gin. Its flavor profile make it a great introductory point to the fine world of gin. In accordance to Old Tom style this gin has a malt barley base and is distilled using a process that goes back to the 19th century. Its smooth blend of citrus and juniper berries make it a great gin for sipping and mixing alike.

#9 of 10 Leading Old Tom Gin Labels of 2015 - The rebirth of Old Tom styled gin brought about quite a renaissance in the gin family of spirits. Downslope Ould Tom Gin is an excellent, innovative take on the old favorite. Taking a classic approach to distilling, Ould Tom is distilled in a pot from cane, rather than grains. The botanical infusion – which involves a dizzying 11 botanicals – takes place in a separate, hybrid still, and during the process the vapors bond to form an exquisite blend of satisfying citrus, exotic spices and juniper, with a luscious caramel backbone and an exciting cardamom finish.

#10 of 10 Leading Old Tom Gin Labels of 2015 - The Germany-based master distillery of Haromex premiered their limited edition interpretation of the legendary Old Tom Gin in 2007. Fans of Old Tom will enjoy the subtle fruity flavors and the slightly sweet aroma. With a strong emphasis on the infusion of juniper berries, the bold flavor of this Old Tom Gin takes no prisoners. After the intense flavor and mild burn of the juniper subsides, you are treated with a finish of mild cardamom.