Distiller Notes
With a firm nod to history, the production of Greenhook Ginsmiths Old Tom Gin begins with a base grain spirit, and then is distilled with juniper and exotic spices inspired by the British Spice Trade of the 19th century. Unlike other Old Tom Gins, very little sugar is added, leading to a complex palate with a dryer finish. The spirit has a silky texture with warm notes of juniper, all spice and cinnamon.
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Wine Enthusiast
This history-minded bottling was made in collaboration with Brooklyn barmen Damon Boelte and Maxwell Britten. It's made from an 18th-century recipe, pot distilled using “exotic spices inspired by the British Spice Trade,” and finally, aged for 12 months in Bourbon and oloroso Sherry casks. All that adds up to a light gold hue, light sweetness (typical of the Old Tom style) and a pleasing, robust vanilla-mint profile with flecks of rosemary and lemon peel, finishing long and spicy. Sip or mix.
Enjoying an enthusiastic resurgence in modern cocktail culture, Gin, a.k.a. ‘Dutch Courage,’ was originally touted as a 16th century cure for cowardice and stomach ailments. Arguably the broadest and most dynamic category of spirits in terms of flavor profiles and production styles, Gin is a distilled grain spirit that derives its primary flavor from juniper berries and secondary flavors from a dazzling array of spices, herbs, fruits and botanicals. It is both produced and enjoyed all around the world and is most commonly mixed into cocktails such as the Martini or simply added to tonic water.