Scofflaw Old Tom Gin (75cl, 45%)

Scofflaw Old Tom Gin is an Old Tom-style gin produced by North Shore Distillery in Lake Bluff, Illinois. Its botanical bill includes juniper berries, cardamom, coriander, cinnamon, anise seed, fresh orange and lemon peels, and osmanthus blossoms. The botanicals are steeped for six weeks before distillation on a pot still named Ethel. The aroma leads with juniper, bright orange peel and a floral lift from osmanthus. The palate is soft and mild, with coriander, candied citrus peel and gentle spice, while the finish is long and clean with lingering floral and fruity notes and a slight peppery burn at the end.