BC Spirits "Spirit a Day" #78 - The Liberty Distillery Barrel Aged Old Tom

DISTILLERS NOTES

Endeavour Old Tom Gin begins with our 100% organic BC triple-distilled wheat spirit. (10) traditional botanicals are slowly infused during re-distillation in our single copper pot still. The gin is then further macerated with a blend of five additional local and traditional botanicals before resting in 220-litre French Oak barrels for several months, to slowly gain character, complexity and colour.

BC SPIRITS NOTES

I have a thing about barrel aged Old Tom gin, I understand the history thought process but am still unconvinced. That being said, this is a delightful example of “New World” Old Tom, candied fruit, complex spice and perfectly balanced oak component makes this a perfect Martinez base.

Alcohol - 45% / 90 proof

Color - Deeper orange brown with copper edges

Nose - Sweet cut grass with hints of grapefruity juniper

Taste - Complex sweet wood with the grapefruit notes of juniper following on the palate, with hints of dried spices like cardamon, cubeb and the like on the back

Finish - complex sweet oak with juniper and botanicals on the breath out

Best Enjoyed - Give this a go in a classic Martinez with Esquimalt Rosso

Liberty Distillery Old Tom