House of Elrick Old Tom Gin
  • Category Gin
  • Country Scotland
  • Region Aberdeen
  • Distillery House of Elrick
  • Style Old Tom Gin
  • Alcohol 40%*
*please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 WARNING.
  • sweet
  • fresh
  • juniper
  • citrus
  • rich
  • floral
  • rose
  • coriander
  • earthy

House of Elrick

Old Tom Gin (0.7l, 40%*) *please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary

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A sweet Old Tom Gin.

House of Elrick sits tight in Aberdeen in the idyllic Scottish Lowlands. This is a small batch and artisanal Spirits company that was established in the 1700s, which was the height of the enlightenment era. With their selection of fine, hand-crafted Gins and Spirits and inspired by a radical shift against the ‘norm’, they quickly became the centre for artists and poets who enjoyed a glass (or two) of London Dry Gin over exchanges of their philosophies. Today, House of Elrick still gets their water from Loch Ness and they use 8 carefully selected botanicals in their Gins. They also still boast a beautiful handmade Scottish copper still known as “Charlie” after Bonnie Prince Charlie to make their single shot Spirit, which allows them to control the production.

Reviving a 17th century recipe, House of Elrick Old Tom Gin builds upon their Original Gin that’s made with 8 carefully selected botanicals, including juniper, citrus, coriander, pink peppercorn, angelica, sweet fennel, rose petals, and heather. To bring out their full flavor, the botanicals are macerated overnight in 40C heat before the production starts. Old Tom Gin is then sweetened after distillation with syrup, creating a delicate balance of flavors with a sweet and soft touch. You’ll still get the classic flavors of the Original Gin but with a pleasant twist. Pour it over ice and add a premium tonic or use it in your favorite Gin-forward cocktail.
  • Category Gin
  • Country Scotland
  • Region Aberdeen
  • Distillery House of Elrick
  • Style Old Tom Gin
  • Alcohol 40%*
*please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 WARNING.

Appearance / Color
Clear

Nose / Aroma / Smell
Sweet, bright, and fresh.

Flavor / Taste / Palate
Juniper leads the way to a rich citrus blend with a rich floral note kick from the rose and heather, balanced nicely with the coriander and pepper spice. A subtle sweetness is present throughout.

Finish
Fresh, earthy, distinctly floral, and spicy with a sweet edge.
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  • sweet
  • fresh
  • juniper
  • citrus
  • rich
  • floral
  • rose
  • coriander
  • earthy
House of Elrick Old Tom Gin
House of Elrick Old Tom Gin
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Character Dogson
London Dry Gin is not always from London. Gin does not have the same geographical restrictions as Spirits such as Cognac, Scotch, or Tequila. Only a tiny handful of London Dry Gins are actually made in the city.
While juniper-heavy Gin is perfect for your daily G&T, it is also complemented extremely well by tea flavours such as Earl Grey. Try steeping Earl Grey tea bags in Gin for an hour before mixing it with lemon juice and soda for a refreshing tipple. This one gets you additional kudos, so let’s keep it between us.
Few Gin distillers make their own alcohol. Gin usually starts with neutral Spirit: A commodity that distillers buy in bulk. It’s what the distiller does with this commodity in the flavor-infusing process that makes each Gin different.
As producers try to develop new styles and flavors of Gin, to push the category and find a niche, the need for trying new methods of extracting flavors, as well as using more unusual botanicals, has grown.

One such way is the vacuum distillation method, when the redistillation of botanicals takes place in a vacuum.
As with many other Spirits, Gin was originally intended to be used as a medicine—to battle malaria.
Classifications of Gin: London Dry Gin, Plymouth Gin, Old Tom Gin, Genever or Dutch, New Western or new American or International style.
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Dog Dogson's Smartass corner
Character Dogson
London Dry Gin is not always from London. Gin does not have the same geographical restrictions as Spirits such as Cognac, Scotch, or Tequila. Only a tiny handful of London Dry Gins are actually made in the city.
While juniper-heavy Gin is perfect for your daily G&T, it is also complemented extremely well by tea flavours such as Earl Grey. Try steeping Earl Grey tea bags in Gin for an hour before mixing it with lemon juice and soda for a refreshing tipple. This one gets you additional kudos, so let’s keep it between us.
Few Gin distillers make their own alcohol. Gin usually starts with neutral Spirit: A commodity that distillers buy in bulk. It’s what the distiller does with this commodity in the flavor-infusing process that makes each Gin different.
As producers try to develop new styles and flavors of Gin, to push the category and find a niche, the need for trying new methods of extracting flavors, as well as using more unusual botanicals, has grown.

One such way is the vacuum distillation method, when the redistillation of botanicals takes place in a vacuum.
As with many other Spirits, Gin was originally intended to be used as a medicine—to battle malaria.
Classifications of Gin: London Dry Gin, Plymouth Gin, Old Tom Gin, Genever or Dutch, New Western or new American or International style.
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