N.V. Haymans Old Tom Gin 41.4%

Haymans Old Tom gin is an example of a Victorian style where the use of flavourings was more opulent and a touch of sweetness in the spirit gave a bit of richness and more length. This was from a time when big flavours and use of spices was even more common than today. This is a great gin to have with seafood as well as being the proper ingredient for a Tom Collins. Liquid history in a bottle, this goes very well mixed with Orangina or as a cocktail ingredient. Haymans themselves rocommend a Victorian classic: the Martinez. 50ml Hayman’s Old Tom Gin 15ml Sweet (Rosso) Vermouth 15ml Dry Vermouth 5ml Maraschino Cherry Liqueur 1 dash Angostura Bitters 1 dash Orange Bitters (CW 07/10/19)