Ransom Old Tom Gin: The Barrel-Rested Beauty That Bridges Gin and Whisky
Ransom Old Tom Gin is a Old Tom gin made by Ransom Spirits. ABV: 44% ABV. Key botanicals include juniper, coriander, orange peel, angelica, cardamom. Our expert rating is 8/10. community average is 8.4/10 from 7 reviews.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Malted grain, aged honey, juniper, orange peel, barrel vanillin, cardamom warmth, a whisky-like richness
Palate
Full-bodied and complex with malt sweetness, barrel-aged warmth, juniper authority, citrus brightness, cardamom spice, and an oily, textured mouthfeel
Finish
Long and warming with grain sweetness, vanillin oak, and a dry juniper-spice fade
Expert Review
8/10Ransom's Old Tom is aged in wine barrels, creating a golden, malt-forward gin that's closer to genever than London Dry. Historically inspired and utterly unique.
Community Reviews
View All (7)The orange peel brightness cutting through the malt sweetness is beautifully balanced. The long finish with grain sweetness and dry juniper-spice fade keeps you reaching for another sip. A serious Old Tom.
11 February 2026Ransom Old Tom at 44% is the gold standard for the style. The malted grain, aged honey, barrel vanillin, and assertive juniper create something extraordinary — rich, complex, and deeply historic. The long, warming finish with vanillin oak and dry juniper-spice fade is perfection. Every gin enthusiast needs a bottle.
26 January 2026Ransom's approach to Old Tom is historically informed and it shows. The malted grain nose with aged honey and barrel vanillin is gorgeous. Juniper authority still comes through strongly at 44%.
31 December 2025