ENGLAND : LONDONJuniper, Coriander, Cassia, Cinnamon, Angelica, Lemon, Orange, Nutmeg, Licorice, Orris RootMED-BODIED, JUNIPER, ORANGE ZEST, WARM SPICE, SILKYHayman Distillers dates to 1863 — five generations of the same London family, operating independently. Christopher Hayman and his daughter Miranda now run the house that their great-great-grandfather James Burrough built. They're not part of a spirits conglomerate, which is unusual for a gin house of this age and recognition.Old Tom is gin's pre-Prohibition style: sweeter than London Dry, with a rounder texture that defined the original Tom Collins and Martinez. Hayman's version helped revive the category in 2007. The recipe uses ten botanicals — the "Hayman 10" — macerated for 24 hours and distilled over two days in traditional copper pot stills. A small post-distillation sugar addition delivers the characteristic softness without obscuring the botanical structure.Difford's Guide rated it Exceptional in 2025. World Gin Awards named it England's Best Old Tom in 2023. Aaron Knoll of The Gin Is In gave it 4.5/5 and called it the category benchmark since its 2007 launch.82.8 ProofPlease note: Spirits are only available for local delivery or in-store pickup. All orders for shipping will be cancelled immediately.
Matt Sterr 
Juniper couched by a mild sweetness.
Juniper couched by a mild sweetness.
9.1Tom Burhenn
Excellent. Nice florals. Great in a dry martini
Excellent. Nice florals. Great in a dry martini
9.7Lesa Gough
Great in a Martinez or Negroni.
Great in a Martinez or Negroni.
8.6Location
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