Hayman's Old Tom Gin is a botanically-intensive & lightly sweetened style of gin that was particularly popular in the 18th Century & 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 & 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 & creamy lemon-citrus. Hints of ginger, dark chocolate, & sweet, spiced coffee, with a light herbal-spiciness from juniper & coriander, give a more rounded fragrance. Palate: A rich, soft, round mouth feel, yielding to a sweet, medium body of candied ginger, orange peel & lemon zest, with accents of violets, rose-water & 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 & juniper spiciness supply a lovely, smooth taste.