Hayman's Old Tom Gin
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Gin · London, England

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The definitive Old Tom — lightly sweetened, historically faithful, and perfect for classic cocktails.

ABV
41.4%
Region
London, England
Character
Sweet juniper, Liquorice

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Hernö Old Tom Gin
Herno Gin
Hernö · The Whisky Exchange

A Swedish-crafted Old Tom at 43% ABV, built on the same botanical base as Hernö's flagship gin but elevated with meadowsweet, honey, and sugar. Expect floral sweetness, fresh juniper, vanilla warmth, and a silky, well-rounded finish. If you love Hayman's Old Tom for its gentle sweetness balanced against classic juniper, Hernö is your most natural next step. It mirrors the same approachable, botanically-driven sweetness but adds a Scandinavian elegance — slightly more floral and honeyed, yet just as true to the Old Tom tradition. You'll find the same sipping-friendly character you get from Hayman's, only here the meadowsweet and honey lift it into something a touch more refined. A brilliant standalone sipper or a knockout Tom Collins.

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Sacred Old Tom Gin
Sacred Old Tom Gin
Sacred · The Whisky Exchange

A boldly aromatic London-made Old Tom at 48% ABV, crafted using Sacred's signature vacuum distillation process. Delivers rich juniper, warming spice, and a gently sweet, complex finish with a characterful, full-bodied presence. Like Hayman's Old Tom, Sacred's version stays deeply rooted in the classic London gin tradition — juniper-forward, sweetened, and built for both cocktails and straight sipping. What sets it apart is the extra punch of 48% ABV, which gives you more intensity and depth while staying unmistakably in the same taste world you know and enjoy. If you've appreciated the historical craft behind Hayman's Old Tom, you'll love that Sacred brings an equally history-minded approach — but with a contemporary distillery's obsessive attention to botanical quality. A particularly rewarding Martini or Martinez gin.

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Ableforth's Bathtub Old Tom Gin
Ableforth's Bathtub Old Tom Gin
Ableforth's · The Whisky Exchange

A cold-compounded Old Tom at 42.4% ABV, made by steeping botanicals directly in the spirit rather than distilling — an old Victorian technique. Rich and textured with juniper, warming spice, citrus peel, and a lush, enveloping sweetness. This is the unexpected turn: Ableforth's Bathtub Old Tom shares the same sweet, juniper-driven soul as Hayman's but gets there by an entirely different route — cold compounding rather than pot distillation, giving you a noticeably richer, more textured mouthfeel that feels almost like a different medium altogether. You'll immediately recognise the Old Tom sweetness and botanical depth you enjoy, but wrapped in a bolder, more rustic character that rewards slower sipping. If you've ever wondered how Old Tom tasted before the age of modern distillation, this is the closest you can get today.

What makes Hayman's Old Tom Gin distinctive?

Hayman's Old Tom Gin revives the historic sweetened gin style that dominated 18th-century London before London Dry became the standard. Christopher Hayman — from one of the oldest gin distilling families in England — recreated this style using original family recipes from the 1820s. Lightly sweetened with a small amount of sugar, it is the bridge between London Dry and genever: juniper-forward and spirit-driven, but with a gentle sweetness and spice that make it exceptional in a Tom Collins, Martinez, or Ramos Gin Fizz. For cocktail enthusiasts, this is a key bottle to have.

Tasting notes
Sweet juniperLiquoriceCoriander warmthLight spiceGentle sweetness

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Ransom Old Tom from the USA is the American comparison. For modern cocktail-focused gins, Beefeater 24 and Plymouth Gin occupy similar historic-yet-premium territory. Jensen's Old Tom is another faithful recreation of the style. Use More Like This to get AI-matched gin alternatives with direct links to UK retailers — free, no account needed.

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What makes Hayman's Old Tom Gin distinctive?

Hayman's Old Tom Gin revives the historic sweetened gin style that dominated 18th-century London before London Dry became the standard. Christopher Hayman — from one of the oldest gin distilling families in England — recreated this style using original family recipes from the 1820s. Lightly sweetened with a small amount of sugar, it is the bridge between London Dry and genever: juniper-forward and spirit-driven, but with a gentle sweetness and spice that make it exceptional in a Tom Collins, Martinez, or Ramos Gin Fizz. For cocktail enthusiasts, this is a key bottle to have.

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