Boatyard
Old Tom Gin
Boatyard Distillery
ABV: 41%
Country: Northern Ireland
Style: Old Tom
Price per bottle: £21-40
Availability: UK, Europe, USA
David T. Smith
Nose
Rich, deep, dark sugar aromas make this almost rum-like, with toffee, crème brûlée, and a touch of citrus.
Palate
A thick, rich and indulgent texture with initial demerara notes followed by spicy wood and the botanical intensity typical of an Old Tom.
Finish
Toffee, coffee, and wafer biscuits and partially rum-like in character, but the gin base also comes through here.
Comments
Well made; for some, the wood will be too much, but others will really enjoy. An Old Fashioned is an obvious choice.
Score
7.8
Bethany Whymark
Nose
Sweet and buttery with oak spice, vanilla, and a touch of burnt orange. Overall, like an orange crème brûlée. Yum.
Palate
Piney up front. Burnt orange notes continue, like thick-cut marmalade on slightly singed toast. The texture is soft, and the sweeter notes are nicely balanced.
Finish
A herbal note emerges, with more pine, faint orange citrus and a bit of warmth.
Comments
An Old Tom with its own, very appealing, character that would hold up well in a Martinez.
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