Hernö Old Tom Gin
Old Tom 43% ABV ABV Hernö Gin Distillery, Dala, Sweden
24 March 2026
Balanced Old Tom
Hernö achieve a balance in their Old Tom that many miss — the meadowsweet sweetness is restrained, the juniper backbone is smooth, and the measured coriander-cassia warmth at 43% adds depth. The lingonberry tartness is a nice touch.
21 March 2026
Old Tom Redefined
Hernö Old Tom redefines what Old Tom can be. The floral honeyed meadowsweet, rich resinous juniper, tart lingonberry, subtle vanilla, and measured coriander-cassia warmth at 43% ABV create something extraordinary. The lingering meadowsweet-juniper harmony on the finish is pure magic.
12 March 2026
Scandinavian Elegance
Hernö bring a distinctly Nordic approach to Old Tom. The meadowsweet florals, lingonberry tartness, and vanilla warmth at 43% feel uniquely Scandinavian. The dry angelica root conclusion provides a clean finish.
3 March 2026
Floral and Warm
Persistent floral notes from meadowsweet run through this gin like a golden thread. The cassia bark adds cinnamon warmth, the angelica root provides earthy depth, and at 43% the juniper backbone is smooth and refined.
27 February 2026
Lingonberry Sophistication
The tart lingonberry adds a Scandinavian sophistication that sets this apart from British Old Toms. At 43% ABV the floral meadowsweet, rich juniper, and subtle vanilla create a gin of real Nordic character.
11 November 2025
Meadowsweet Too Dominant
The meadowsweet is beautiful but rather overwhelming at 43% ABV. The cassia bark and coriander struggle to be heard beneath the floral honeyed sweetness. The juniper is smooth but subordinate. A bit one-dimensional for an Old Tom.
19 October 2025
Meadowsweet Mastery
The floral honeyed meadowsweet is Hernö's signature and it's magnificent. Rich resinous juniper, lingonberry hints, and subtle vanilla warmth at 43% ABV. The restrained meadowsweet sweetness with smooth juniper backbone is outstanding.