Robert Burnett / Old Tom Gin / Bot.1940s
Old Tom 46% ABV
19 March 2026
Historic but quite mellow
A 1940s Old Tom at 46% is a remarkable piece of gin history. The sweetness that defines the Old Tom style has mellowed substantially over eight decades. The result is gentle and dignified, but lacks the character it must have had when fresh. More museum piece than daily drinker.
16 February 2026
Wartime gin heritage
Robert Burnett's Old Tom from the 1940s at 46% is a taste of wartime Britain. The Old Tom sweetness has softened over the decades, but the spirit retains a warmth and gentle character. A fascinating piece of gin history.
8 February 2026
Old Tom from another era
The 1940s was a very different time for gin, and this 46% Old Tom reflects that. The sweetness is subtle now, the botanicals are mellow, but the quality of the original spirit is undeniable. A wonderful vintage find.
7 February 2026
The rarest gin I've tasted
Robert Burnett Old Tom from the 1940s at 46% is the rarest and most extraordinary gin I've ever tasted. Eight decades of bottle ageing have created something almost impossible to describe — gentle, sweet, complex, and deeply historic. The Old Tom style in its most authentic, time-mellowed form. An absolute privilege.
4 February 2026
Eight decades of grace
This 1940s Old Tom at 46% has aged with extraordinary grace. The sweetness has mellowed, the botanicals have softened, and the result is a spirit of gentle, complex character. Robert Burnett's finest surviving moment.
28 January 2026
Vintage Old Tom treasure
An Old Tom from the 1940s at 46% is almost impossibly rare. The sweet gin style has mellowed beautifully over eight decades, creating something gentle and complex. The higher ABV has helped preserve the character. Extraordinary.
6 January 2026
Pre-war quality shines
Robert Burnett's 1940s Old Tom at 46% speaks to an era of proper gin-making. The sweetness has faded but the spirit remains dignified. The 46% strength gives it more presence than many vintage gins. A collector's dream.