Old Major Tom Gin
Percentage of alcohol
47.3%
Average price (per ounce)
$1.58
Variety
Old tom
Color
Clear
Criteria
Floral
Floral
These gins are very fragrant and they are marked by their aromas of the flowers that compose them.
Ex: Rose, lavender, iris, rose hips, elderberry, hibiscus, butterfly peas, etc.
Absintherie des Cantons
Locality
Granby (Montérégie)
Localization
Recommended tonics
1 - Elderflower tonic
Elderflower tonic
With elderflower tonic, it is better to use a fresher gin (ex: cucumber) or a more floral gin. Elderflower tonics provide additional floral flavors that complement the flavors of the gin well.
Recommended garnish: Lemon slice.
2 - Citrus tonic
Citrus tonic
With citrus tonic (ex: lemon, yuzu), it is better to use a sweeter gin (ex: sloe gin). The citrus tonics bring a more bitter touch and an additional freshness thanks to the citrus fruits in these tonics allowing to balance the sweeter notes present in the gin.
Recommended garnish: Lemon or grapefruit slice.
3 - Classic tonic
Classic tonic
With classic tonic, it is better to use a drier gin (London dry gin) but this tonic is suitable for any variety of gin. The classic tonics are the most usual and they bring a nice bitterness that perfectly complements the taste of all gins.
Recommended garnish: Lemon, grapefruit or cucumber slice.
Availabilities
Available at the SAQAvailable at the distilleryNot available online
"Produced by the Absintherie des Cantons distillery in Granby, this slightly sweeter 'Old Tom' style edition has nothing to do with the sea buckthorn Wendigo gin. Before distillation, a few traditional botanicals are macerated in a neutral spirit for more than 12 hours. After distillation, it is sweetened with Miel d'Anicet honey, giving it its 'pastry' character and golden hue. Unsurprisingly, the gin's name is inspired by the David Bowie song from the 1969 album Space Oddity. A rather exclusive product!"
Here is the list of cocktails we recommend for this gin:
