A rich revival of a preProhibition classic, Ransom Old Tom Gin blends malted warmth with botanical graceperfect for cocktail nostalgia or savoring on its own.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Crafted in Oregon by Ransom Spirits in collaboration with historian David Wondrich, this Old Tom Gin is resurrected from a 19th-century recipe. It begins with a malted barleybased wort, combined with corn spirit infused with six botanicalsjuniper, orange peel, lemon peel, coriander seed, cardamom pods, and angelica root. These components are codistilled in a copper pot still. The select heart of the hearts distillate is then aged 36 months in barrel before bottlingresulting in the first American Old Tom Gin since Prohibition.

Tasting Profile

• Aroma & Flavor: Seductive juniper and coastal forest notes lead into apothecary spicescardamom and angelicalayered over a gentle malt sweetness.

• Palate: Rich and silky, delivering malt-forward depth punctuated by lively citrus zest and exotic coriander and teakiness.

• Finish: Warm, elegant, and longbotanicals remain clean and focused atop a nuanced, balanced foundation.

Cocktail & Serving Uses

True to its revivalist spirit, this gin is the ultimate ingredient for classic preProhibition cocktails like the Martinez, Tom Collins, or a brighter take on the Martini. It also stands beautifully on its own, especially when served neat or with large ice.

Quick Overview

Characteristic Description Mash Bill Malted barley + corn-based wort with infused botanicals Botanicals Juniper, orange & lemon peel, coriander, cardamom, angelica root Distillation Co-distilled in a copper pot still; heart of the hearts retained Barrel Aging Aged 36 months before bottling Flavor Profile Malt, juniper, citrus zest, cardamom, coriander, teak Finish Warm, elegant, botanical clarity ABV 44% Style Old Tomslightly sweeter, malt-forward gin style, perfect for classic cocktails

Gold Medal – 2013 San Francisco World Spirits CompetitionGold Medal, Best in Category – San Diego Spirits Festival
Best of Category – 7th Annual American Distilling Institute Judging
95 Points – Tasting Panel
93 pts, Beverage Testing Institute5 Stars – F Paul Pacult’s The Spirit Journal March/April 2014Top 75 5 Star Spirits 2014 – F Paul Pacult’s The Spirit JournalGold Medal – American Craft Spirits Association Judging 2015Gold Medal – 2017 Seattle International Spirits Awards