Herno Old Tom Gin
Old Tom 43% ABV
15 February 2026
Elegant sweetness
Herno's Old Tom at 43% has a sweetness that's gentle rather than cloying. The Swedish approach to this historic style is clean and precise, with good juniper presence throughout.
23 December 2025
Modern Old Tom done well
At 43% ABV, Herno's Old Tom brings Nordic precision to this historic style. The sweetness is well-judged and the juniper comes through clearly. A clean, modern interpretation of Old Tom.
13 December 2025
Swedish precision
At 43% ABV, Herno's Old Tom is a masterclass in restraint. The sweetness is subtle, the botanicals are clean, and the overall profile reflects Swedish distilling precision. Very enjoyable.
12 December 2025
Best Scandinavian Old Tom
Herno at 43% takes the Old Tom style and elevates it with Swedish craftsmanship. The sweetness is perfectly balanced, the juniper is clean and aromatic, and the overall profile is remarkably refined. Outstanding.
28 November 2025
The perfect Old Tom
Herno Old Tom at 43% is the finest expression of this historic style I've ever tasted. The Swedish craftsmanship is evident in every element — the sweetness is perfectly pitched, the juniper is beautifully expressed, and the balance is flawless. A modern masterpiece.
9 October 2025
Sweet but lacks complexity
Herno's Old Tom at 43% delivers the sweetness expected of the style, but beyond that initial sweetness there's limited complexity. I wanted more from the botanical interplay — the juniper and sweetness feel somewhat disconnected.
4 October 2025
Scandinavian Old Tom
Herno's take on Old Tom at 43% is clean and well-made. The sweetness is restrained and elegant — more Scandinavian than Victorian — with enough juniper backbone to keep things balanced.