Hayman's

Hayman’s is a family-distilled English gin produced in London since 1863, crafting with a traditional 24-hour botanical maceration in small copper pot stills before distillation. The ten-botanical recipe — juniper, coriander, citrus peels, orris, cinnamon, cassia, nutmeg, and liquorice — is one of the most authentic and historically grounded London Dry formulas in production. The lineup covers every major gin style from the classic London Dry through Old Tom, Navy Strength, Sloe Gin, and seasonal expressions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Hayman’s different from other London Dry gins?

The 24-hour botanical maceration before distillation — most London Dry producers macerate for a shorter period or use vapor infusion. The overnight maceration extracts more botanical depth and integration, producing a more rounded and complex spirit than the same botanicals in a shorter maceration. Five generations of the Hayman family have maintained the same recipe and maceration technique since 1863.

What is the difference between Hayman’s Old Tom and London Dry?

Old Tom is an historically sweeter style of gin that predates the London Dry category — produced with a small addition of sugar after distillation. Hayman’s Old Tom is the most authentic commercially available recreation of the pre-Prohibition Old Tom style, making it the correct ingredient for classic cocktails like the Tom Collins and Martinez that predate the London Dry era.