Ransom Wine Co & Distillery Old Tom Gin

Ransom Old Tom Gin opens with seductive juniper and coastal forest, set off by apothecary spice notes of cardamom and angelica — rich and silky on the palate, with malt flavors punctuated by lively citrus zest and exotic coriander and teak, carrying clean, focused botanicals on a long, elegant finish.

Ransom Spirits was founded by Tad Seestedt in 1997, adding grain-based spirits in 2007. Ransom Farms sits in Oregon's Willamette Valley in the foothills of the Coastal Mountain Range — a forty-acre farm near Sheridan, certified organic since 2011. Ransom distills in a hand-hammered, direct-fired French alembic pot still, with all cuts made by taste and smell. Local and organic grains are used where possible, including estate-grown barley, and the malt-rich Old Tom style is lightly sweetened and barrel-aged.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Seductive juniper and coastal forest with apothecary spice — cardamom, angelica
• Palate: Rich and silky — malt with lively citrus zest, exotic coriander and teak
• Finish: Long and elegant; warm malt richness carrying clean, focused botanicals

Specs

• Distillery: Ransom Wine Co. & Distillery, Sheridan, Oregon (Willamette Valley)
• Style: Old Tom Gin — malt-rich, lightly sweetened, barrel-aged
• Production: Hand-hammered direct-fired French alembic pot still; cuts by taste & smell; estate-grown barley
• Certification: Ransom Farms certified organic since 2011
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ransom Old Tom taste like?

Seductive juniper and coastal forest with cardamom and angelica on the nose; rich, silky malt with citrus zest, coriander, and teak on the palate; a long, elegant finish carrying warm malt and clean botanicals.

What is Old Tom gin?

A historical style sitting between sweeter genever and dry London Dry. Ransom's is malt-rich, lightly sweetened, and barrel-aged for a rounder, more complex character.

How should I serve it?

Its malt richness shines in classic cocktails like the Martinez and Tom Collins, or neat to appreciate the barrel character.