Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Old Tom Gin

Analysing hundreds of thousands of recipes uncovers Old Tom gin's optimal flavour pairings.

Old Tom gin is defined by the unmistakable flavours of resin and caramel, but beneath its sweetness lies a complex symphony of subtle flavour notes, such as coriander, honey, and pine, that give it remarkable depth. The key to finding the perfect pairing for Old Tom gin is understanding how these notes harmonise.

To map these harmonies, we analysed thousands of ingredients, breaking each one down across 150 flavour dimensions, identifying which notes complement and contrast. Our analysis reveals, for example, how soda water's chalky tones ground Old Tom gin, and how Hendrick's Gin's resinous notes create a surprising synergy with its warm sweetness.

An ingredient's flavour stems from its core characteristics, such as spice, woody, or floral, combined with layers of subtle flavour notes (outer bars). For a balanced dish, pair ingredients with a variety of core flavours, and choose complementary aroma notes for harmony.

Unlocking Flavour Combinations

To understand exactly which flavours harmonise, we compiled a database of over 50,000 ingredient pairings commonly used in cooking. We then analysed these pairings, identifying the specific flavour notes that frequently appear together.

Our analysis shows that the flavour of caramel is strongly associated with the flavour of resin. This suggests we should look for ingredients with a resinous flavour, such as Hendrick's Gin, when pairing with the caramel aroma accents of Old Tom gin.

The recipe below provides inspiration for pairing Old Tom gin with Hendrick's Gin.

Harmonious Flavours Of Old Tom Gin

Just as our analysis revealed that caramel and resinous flavours are often associated, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the flavour accents present in Old Tom gin. For instance, the honeyed notes of Old Tom gin are strongly associated with cocoa and coffee-like notes.

The aroma accents linked to the various aroma accents of Old Tom gin can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.

Matching Flavour Profiles

The flavour profile of soda water offers many of the aroma accents complementary to Old Tom gin, including limestone accents. Because the flavour profile of soda water has many of the of the features that are complementary to Old Tom gin, they are likely to pair very well together.

The chart above shows the unique profile of soda water across 150 dimensions of flavour, while the recipes below offer inspiration for bringing these flavours together with Old Tom gin.

Recipes That Pair Old Tom Gin With Soda Water

Linked Flavour Notes

Looking at the aromas that are most strongly associated with the various flavours of Old Tom gin, we can identify other ingredients that are likely to pair well.

The left side of the chart above highlights the aroma notes of Old Tom gin, along with the complementary aromas associated with each note. While the right side shows some of the ingredients that share many of the aroma accents complementary to Old Tom gin.

What To Drink With Old Tom Gin

The coffee notes in black coffee make it a perfect pairing with old tom gin. Likewise, the coffee flavours in black americano coffee create a match made in heaven. Explore a variety of ingredients below that beautifully complement the unique character of old tom gin below.