Old Tom is a style of gin that some say takes its name from an illicit method of dispensing gin in the 18th Century. A sign was erected outside Captain Bradsteet's premises in London carrying the image of a cat. Thirsty passers-by would deposit their penny in a slot and receive a slug of gin from a lead pipe under the cat's paw in return. Boatyard Old Tom is made using a gin base that has been distilled in our copper Alembic pot still, called 'Érainn'. The collected spirit rests in hand-picked first-fill Pedro Ximénez sherry casks where the natural sweetness and richness of the sherry absorbs into our gin. To finish the process a small amount of PX sherry is added to give our spirit a velvety smooth mouthfeel. Orlaith Kelm Head Distiller