classic core of botanicals and sweetness which is pleasingly present without being overbearing, whilst plentiful soft spices bring warmth and balance and undertones of citrus give gently bright lifts of flavour.
The Maker says…
“Sky Wave Old Tom delivers everything you hope for from an Old Tom Gin. It is instantly fitting of the historic Old Tom style with its classic core of botanicals and sweetness which is pleasingly present without being overbearing, whilst plentiful soft spices bring warmth and balance and undertones of citrus give gently bright lifts of flavour.”
– Paul Jackson, Editor, The Gin Guide, The Worldwide Guide to Gin and Distilleries, For Gin Lovers and the Trade
Old Tom is a very old style of English gin, dating back to the 17th Century. Production techniques and ingredients were often very poor, resulting in a rough-tasting drink. It was therefore sweetened slightly, and sometimes lightly spiced, to make it palatable, as it would usually have been drunk neat. This often resulted in a spirit that was no longer clear.
Ingredients
Gin
Storage
Room temperature; away from sunlight
Allergen advice
Nothing
About
Sky Wave Gin
In 2020 Sky Wave Gin was named the World’s Best Contemporary Gin at the World Gin Awards. The premium gin was launched in 2018 by passionate gin drinkers Andy Parsons and Rachel Hicks, who wanted to create a range of exceptional gins. They established an artisan distillery in OxfordshireRead more
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