David T. Smith Issue Eight Sam Coyne Tastings

Mother’s Ruin – Old Tom Gin


Mother’s Ruin

Old Tom Gin

Mother’s Ruin


ABV: 40%
Country: England
Style: Old Tom 
Price per bottle: £21-40 (US$27-53)
Availability: UK


David T. Smith

Nose
Soft orange combined with the sweet spices of cassia, nutmeg, and cardamom.

Palate
A thick mouthfeel with a light honeyed sweetness and delicate, woody spice notes that lead to orange and juniper.

Finish
A gentle warmth on the finish with a touch of peppery spice.

Comments
A gin with great intensity and a balanced sweetness; a solid example of an Old Tom gin.

Score

7.8


Sam Coyne

Nose
Used orange peels, then freshly baked banana bread and cloves.

Palate
Sweet – more of the orange from the nose, but this time with a little more of the orange flesh too and a spoonful of honey. Liquorice brings a slightly woodier sweetness too. 

Finish
Middling length with the sweetness or orange candies.

Comments
Tasty and sweet – a number of the hallmarks of an Old Tom. I might have liked a little more spice but the orange note will win a lot of fans.

Score

7.6


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