Hayman's Old Tom Gin revives a historic English gin style that sits between the dry precision of London Dry and the rounder gins used in many nineteenth-century cocktails. The Hayman family presents Old Tom as part of its traditional gin range, with a profile inspired by family recipes and the classic period when this style was central to mixed drinks. It is not a flavoured gin in the modern sense, but a softer and more rounded expression of traditional gin making.

The botanical base remains classic: juniper, coriander, lemon peel, orange peel, cassia bark, cinnamon, nutmeg, angelica root, orris root and licorice root. Juniper gives the gin its spine, while citrus peel adds brightness. The sweeter impression comes from the Old Tom style itself and from the way licorice, warm spice and citrus sit together, creating a fuller texture without hiding the dry botanical structure underneath.

The nose opens with orange peel, lemon zest and juniper, followed by a gentle warmth from cinnamon, cassia and nutmeg. On the palate, Hayman's Old Tom Gin feels rounder than a London Dry, with citrus and licorice softening the attack while coriander and roots keep the gin grounded. The finish carries spice, orange peel and juniper in a balanced way, giving enough sweetness for generosity while preserving a clean gin identity.

At 41.4% alcohol by volume, it is especially useful in classic cocktails historically associated with Old Tom, such as a Martinez, Tom Collins or Ramos Gin Fizz. In a gin and tonic, orange peel or a thin orange slice works well with its warm citrus-spice profile. The appeal of the bottle lies in its old-style balance: approachable, rounded and cocktail-friendly, but still recognisably botanical.