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Hayman's Old Tom Gin is a botanically intensive and lightly sweetened style of gin that was particularly popular in the 18th Century and was the Gin of Choice in the 19th Century. In comparison to London Dry Gin, the Old Tom style delivers a more rounded taste experience with depth. The distinctive Old Tom Gin profile is the key ingredient in classic gin cocktails such as the Martinez, Tom Collins and Ramos Gin Fizz. The style of Old Tom is renowned for its botanical intensity balanced by a light sweetness, which imparts a more complex experience than other styles of gin. Nose Hayman's Old Tom Gin has a botanically intensive, sweet, lightly fruity nose, with aromas of sweet digestive biscuit, almond and creamy lemon citrus. Hints of ginger, dark chocolate, and sweet, spiced coffee, with a light herbal spiciness from juniper and coriander, give a more rounded fragrance. Palate A rich, soft, round mouth feel, yielding to a sweet, medium body of candied ginger, orange peel and lemon zest, with accents of violets, rose water and anise, provide the nicely balanced, traditional flavour of this lightly sweetened gin style. Finish The finish is a delicate, spiced cake note with a touch of honey icing. After an initial sweet, confectionery taste, hints of citrus and juniper spiciness supply a lovely, smooth taste.
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