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Old Tom Gin is a style of gin that includes gins with a slight sweetness. Old Toms get this sweetness by adding sugar. For this reason alone, Old Tom Gin can only be compared with the classic Dry Gin and London Dry Gin to a limited extent. For Old Tom Gin represents almost the opposite of London Dry Gin, where sugar may not be added under any circumstances. A characteristic feature for the Old Tom is thus the sweetness due to the sugar used. But also a full-bodied and rounded taste is characteristic of this type of gin. However, the gin of the Old Tom category is not to be equated with Sloe Gin or a liqueur.

The Old Tom not only combines all the different flavors in a very gentle way, but it also softens the juniper note. The drinking experience with such a gin could even be described as mellow. This gin is a delight for both gin lovers and gin beginners. Also in our Old Tom Gin Shop you can choose from various high-quality gins of the Old Tom variety and buy Old Tom Gin.

In the following notes you can learn about the history behind Old Tom, what is meant by this gin, how it is made, how it tastes and how it is drunk.

The history of Old Tom gin

The history of this gin leaves some guesses. It is not known whether it was the poor quality of the alcohol or the abundance of the raw material sugar that inspired the producers to create this type of gin. The original father of gin, after the genever, is the "Old Tom" type of gin. It originated in England in the 18th century and is strongly linked to English history. But already anno 1650 the juniper schnapps "Genever", originating from the Netherlands, was so popular not only with the military, but also with the English population, that the recipe for the production of the Genever was further developed by the British and produced in large quantities, albeit in inferior quality.

As you can imagine, so much gin was consumed that this situation meant that the working class could hardly pursue their employment. This was also the reason that the government had to establish rules to control the situation. Therefore, in 1751, it introduced the "Gin Act", which was actually called the "Sale of Spirits Act", a license requirement and taxed gin. This license formed the basis for the production and sale as well as for the serving of the spirit. But this led to the fact that due to the high tax levies throughout England, the black market boomed, the juniper spirit was produced secretly and served illegally in pubs and bars.

So that every passer-by could recognize that gin was being served in the pub, a wooden plaque was attached to the building informing of a black cat, so-called "tomcats". This cat allowed even the passing customers to drink their gin outside, so as "gin to go". All that was needed was a coin, which was inserted into the slot in the cat's mouth or into a slot that was usually located under the cat's paw. The coin signaled to the bartender inside that a customer desired to drink a gin. The bartender then filled a hose with the tasty drop, which then flowed down the hose into the cat's legs. The customer could now catch his juniper spirit and drink it without being detected. But there were also small "Old Tomcats" statues that had a tail made of copper, through which the bartender then passed a shot of gin to the waiting customer.

After the "Gin Act" was repealed decades later, not only did distilling technology improve, but legally compliant requirements were introduced regarding gin production. However, Old Tom gin was successively displaced and replaced by London Dry gin, so that by the end of the 19th century hardly any distilleries were still producing Old Tom gin. It was frowned upon to mask the dry juniper notes of Old Tom with sugar.

It was not until the cocktail and bar scene shone with its cocktails that the slightly sweet "Old Tom" experienced a renaissance and moved back into the bars and many cocktails. Old Toms of today usually have only a slight hint of sweetness. They are considered particularly sweet and mild, which is why they make a suitable gin for gin beginners. Traditionally, the Old Tom is used to mix the "Tom Collins" cocktail. It was also created at that time and is still current today. But more about that later.

The name "Old Tom" most likely comes from a master distiller named Thomas Chamberlain. An employee trained by him opened a gin store and named it after his idol and inventor. Much later, a cat with a barrel in the background was printed on the labels. However, it is also claimed that the name "Old Tom Gin" results from the English translation for old black cat "old tomcat".

Today, "Old Tom" has regained a very good reputation on the world market. The front runners and role models in gin production are, as was to be expected, England and the Netherlands. But Germany, France, Switzerland, Austria and the Mediterranean country of Spain have also established themselves as gin producers on the national and international gin market. They all offer high-quality Old Toms. Also in our Old Tom Gin Shop you can buy Old Tom Gin, and from Great Britain, from France, from Sweden, even an Old Tom produced in Japan is included.

Gin Old Tom - what is meant by it?

Old Tom is one of the oldest types of gin in the world, usually distilled twice on the basis of a high-proof neutral agricultural alcohol, with an alcohol content of between 40 and 47.5%. The Old Tom emerged from the distilled gin, but in contrast to the distilled gin, the Old Tom may be sweetened with sugar to mask the rather bitter notes and to give the gin more sweetness. Artificial flavors are not allowed, however. However, it is not unusual to store the spirit in wooden barrels for a short period of time before it is bottled in the individually designed bottles according to the manufacturer.

In terms of taste, Old Tom juniper spirits are on the one hand sweeter and on the other milder than the classic gin varieties Dry Gin and London Dry Gin. The Old Toms flavor body ranges from slightly sweet and sweetly strong to velvety sweet and full-bodied to balanced and harmoniously sweet. The color spectrum for Old Toms includes clear, straw yellow and golden gins. In terms of production, Old Tom gin differs only slightly from the other gin varieties.

The production of Old Tom spirits
The production of gins in the Old Tom category is almost identical to that of the other types of gin. The distillation process is also used for Old Toms. Since neutral agricultural alcohol is the basis for the gin, it is first distilled exclusively from grains such as rye and barley or wheat. After the first distillation process, the botanicals are then added to this not-so-strong alcohol. Botanicals are plant ingredients such as juniper berries, which are essential for gin, herbs and spices from various countries, roots, flowers or fruit peels and fruits. Orange and lemon peels as well as coriander must not be missing.

The soaking of the botanicals in the alcohol is called maceration and takes several hours. During this time, the aromas are extracted from the botanicals and released into the distillate. How long the process of maceration takes also depends on the experience of the master distiller. Only when the maceration is finished, the macerate (alcohol including botanicals) is distilled the second time.

Alternative production methods to maceration are percolation and digestion. In percolation, the botanicals are placed in a container through which the raw alcohol is pumped by means of pressure. The aromas of the botanicals are transferred to the alcohol. During digestion, the botanicals are placed in an aroma basket placed in the still or in a sphere called a gin head, a strainer insert or a spirit basket. The hot alcohol vapor produced during distillation flows through the botanicals. In the process, the gaseous state of the alcohol dissolves particularly fine flavor components. The result is a milder and not so strong gin.

Only when the final distillation process is complete is the Old Tom enriched with sugar or sugar syrup. Here it depends on the taste of the customer, upper and lower limits regarding the sugar content per liter do not exist for Old Tom. Nevertheless, this type of gin should not be too sweet. Old Tom is bottled in individually designed bottles with an expressive label, which is always adorned with a cat, regardless of the manufacturer.

Gins of the Old Tom category - the flavor profile

Although Old Tom is sweetened, it still has quite a dry taste. However, not as dry as is the case with the London Dry Gin. In addition, traces of citrus as well as floral notes can be detected in an Old Tom. For example, in our Old Tom Gin Shop, gins in the Old Tom category present themselves in terms of nosing & tasting as follows:

The multi-award winning, clear Ableforth's Barhtub is a gin with exceptional flavors. It is fruity-sweet on the nose with delicate citrus notes. On the palate, it is lightly sweet with notes of juniper and orange.

With the Barrister Old Tom Small Batch you acquire a gin that has also been honored with various awards. It is reminiscent of a dry gin, but less intense, but full-bodied and viscous. Its taste is sweet and is accompanied by notes of dried spices and spring flowers. But juniper and facets of coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, fresh lemon zest, anise and caraway are also apparent.

The straw yellow Boatyard OLD TOM spoils the nose with a sweet spiciness and light pepper. In the mouth, it presents with a juniper note paired with hints of peppermint, orange and fennel.

Gin Lane 1751 Old Tom Small Batch greets the nose as soon as the bottle is opened with a slightly sweet, soft, dry aroma of citrus and traditional juniper, accompanied by a light earthy note. In the mouth it is full-bodied, smooth and supple. Notes of sugar cane, star anise and licorice are clearly noticeable. But also a touch of mint and raspberry are not missing. The bitter flavors are somewhat softened by the slight sweetness of the Old Tom.

The French Citadelle NO MISTAKE shows itself completely in gold and already spoils the nose after opening with a fresh powerful bouquet of juniper, cardamom, peel of oranges as well as floral aromas such as jasmine, cumin, honeysuckle, fennel and vanilla, but also a hint of coffee can be felt. The palate is full-bodied with notes of candied bittersweet lemon peel, almonds, anise and noble black herb. But aromas of cubeb pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg are also evident.

An award-winning, crystal-clear City of London Distillerie OLD TOM Gin shines with a fragrance composition of juniper, citrus and a hint of caramel. On the palate, it presents itself balanced with notes of juniper, nut, coriander, angelica root, a touch of sweetness and citrus.

The gold award-winning Hyman's of London OLD TOM is a classic when it comes to the gin segment Old Tom. It exudes a bouquet of aromas of juniper, soft spices, pine, citrus flanked by earthy notes. In the mouth it appears rich, soft and round. The palate is spoiled by this gin with citrus notes and a sorbet-like sweetness, but not too strong spice.

The clear Hernö OLD TOM GIN is also a multi-award winning Old Tom. On the nose, it presents a floral scent accompanied by a gentle juniper note and woody aromas. In the mouth it presents itself slightly sweet and soft, with flavors of juniper and pine flowers.

The modern interpretation of an old gin tradition, this is the Steampunk Old Tom. Not only in the nose it shows itself fruity-fresh with juniper, but also in the taste. Here, too, it is characterized not only by spicy juniper notes, but also by citrus aromas and refreshing grapefruits. In other words, a fresh, fruity and spicy gin.

The vegan and gluten-free Purity 34 CRAFT NORDIC OLD TOM Organic Gin is also one of the excellent gin products in the Old Tom category. Its aroma is sweet, floral and herbaceous. On the palate, it presents itself soft and sweet with notes of juniper, thyme and basil. However, there are also aromas of blueberries and northern cranberries.

A gin from the first Japanese gin distillery, this is the clear KI NO TOU Kyoto Old Tom Gin. It shows on the nose with a complex, fruity-sweet bouquet of notes of juniper, tea and spices. On the palate, it presents itself harmonious and sweet, accompanied by notes of ginger, green tea and citrus aromas. This gin has a unique selling point thanks to its special sweetness due to the addition of "black sugar" and is an "exotic" among Old Toms.

Gin Old Tom - The drinking culture
In general, the sweeter the gin, the lower the drinking temperature. This rule also applies to the gins of the gin category Old Tom. The optimum drinking temperature for an Old Tom, as for all sweetened spirits, is between 16 and 17 degrees Celsius. This is due to the fact that sweetened alcoholic beverages generally tend to take on an oily texture at a higher temperature, which causes it to spread over your tongue like an oily film and can be perceived as very unpleasant. However, the drinking temperature should also not be much cooler than the optimal temperature. If the gin is too cool, then the sweetness is okay, but the flavors suffer and only develop to a limited extent and no longer rise from the glass.

In order for Old Tom's gin to develop the full range of its flavors, it is advisable to enjoy it from a tumbler, which is a short drinking glass with a thick bottom. Straight and on ice, Old Toms are usually drunk only by a few gin connoisseurs. However, if you want to try a gin neat, a nosing glass is the way to go. But mostly the Old Toms are used for mixing a Gin & Tonic or for mixing a cocktail and served in long drink or cocktail glasses respectively.

A cocktail, probably the most famous cocktail, is the already above mentioned "Tom Collins Cocktail", which was already created anno 1876 by the American Jerry Thomas, who is considered the forefather of the US mixology. However under the name "John Collins". It was renamed "Tom Collins" only when it was decided to use explicitly the gin of the Old Tom category for this cocktail, due to the great popularity of the cocktail mixed with the Old Tom in New York. Of course, there is also a special glass for this stirred and served "on the rocks" Tom Collins cocktail. The "Collins glass". It belongs to the long drink glasses and is straight, high and large.

Even today, the gins of the gin variety Old Tom enjoy great popularity. They are especially popular in long drinks and cocktails. But if you ever want to enjoy an Old Tom with tonic, then you should make sure that you do not use too intense tonic water. Of course, it also depends on the gin. In general, however, the Indian Tonic Water, Schweppes Dry Tonic Water and Elderflower Tonic Water can be combined particularly well with an Old Tom. However, one thing you should do with any Gin Old Tom & Tonic is to serve it on plenty of ice, with some lime and a sprig of mint.

Short conclusion
Old Tom gin originated in the 18th century in England and, along with genever, is considered the original father of gin. The gin Old Tom scores with its mildness, its light in the foreground sweetness and the harmonious interplay of flavors. Although it has a high alcohol content, it is a relatively rich, round and pleasing gin, but neither too mild nor too intense. Very often, the slight sweetness of an Old Tom is accompanied by a hint of fruit, which helps to soften the juniper notes. Old Tom gins, including those you will find in our Old Tom Gin Shop, offer a drinking pleasure whether you drink it neat, as a cocktail, long drink or as a gin & tonic. Due to its mildness, an Old Tom is suitable for gin lovers and gin collectors as well as for gin beginners. In our Old Tom Gin Shop you can choose from high quality gins and buy your Old Tom Gin. Just take a look.

 
 
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