City of London Distillery
Old Tom Gin
City of London Distillery
ABV: 43.3%
Country: England
Style: Traditional Old Tom
Price per bottle: £21-40 (US$27-53)
Availability: Worldwide
David T. Smith
Nose
Sweet with barley sugar, toasted grain, malt and a light, sugary baking spice.
Palate
Good, solid character to start – juniper, earthy angelica and citrus. The sweetness is restrained on the palate, but has a silky mouthfeel that coats the tongue.
Finish
The trademark Old Tom gin sweetness is there with a definite chocolatey spice: mostly cinnamon with a little nutmeg.
Comments
A pleasantly made spirit which, for an Old Tom, errs on the dry side and is a tad warm on the finish.
Score
8.0
Felicity Murray
Nose
Soft and gentle aromas of spruce, liquorice, honeysuckle, oranges and lemons. Subtle and well balanced.
Palate
A full-bodied and well-rounded harmony of these traditional gin flavours. which are only very slightly on the sweeter side. Gentle, warming and complex.
Finish
Long and warming with fresh, ripe citrus fruits.
Comments
Very approachable, not too sweet, easy to sip and perfect for a Martinez created with a dry vermouth and dashes of Angostura bitters.
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