Gin Old Tom - Herno
 
Old Tom Gin originates in 18th century England. In those days, a wooden sign depicting a black cat was usually placed outside pubs and secretly used to sell illegal alcohol. According to legend, by introducing money into the cat's mouth, one could receive gin through a tube hidden in the animal's paw. The Old Tom Gin distilled by Hernö deviates slightly from traditional flavors, placing the emphasis on fresh and floral flavors. It is soft and complex.
 
Type: Gin
Origin: Sweden
Alcohol content: 43%
Format: 70cl
 
Tasting Notes: Upon olfactory examination it presents hints, initially sweet and honeyed, which then give way to light floral scents. In the mouth the verdict is reversed: although the aromas of honey and sugar are always present, the floral notes and flavors that recall cranberries, typical of the Hernö distillery, are highlighted.
 
Cocktail: Serve Hernö Old Tom Gin with fresh lemon juice and simple syrup, in a highball glass. Fill the glass with ice, top it up with soda and stir quickly. Garnish with a slice of lemon.
 
The Distillery: In 1999 Jon Hillgren, together with some friends, left for the dynamic city of London, to work as a bartender. Here, after various experiences, he discovered the world of Gin, which attracted his interest to the point of pushing him to delve deeper - over the years - into distillation methods and techniques, even following academic studies. This is how the Hernö distillery was born in 2011, located in the city of Härnösand, Sweden. We are within an area protected by UNESCO, renowned for the beauty of the views and enchanting landscapes, which wind between lakes, hills and islands, tracing different lines and contours. Inside a traditional Swedish house, painted red and white and with a wooden floor, was placed "Kierstin", the hand-built copper still, affectionately renamed with this nickname. Using certified and exclusively organic products - among the various "botanicals" selected for infusion into alcohol we find cassia, black pepper, coriander, vanilla, lemon and cranberry, coming from different parts of the world - the Hernö distillery, the only Gin distillery throughout Sweden, creates its spirits following the "one-shot" method, which is certainly complex and expensive, but which guarantees the final product a decidedly superior quality, capable of enchanting the palates of critics and enthusiasts. Since its birth, Hernö's Gin has enjoyed considerable success at an international level, establishing itself in 2013 as the most awarded product at the International Gin Master, opening a four-year period of triumphs and recognition.