Old Tom ‘The Geezer' Gin

Ransom Wines & Spirits was founded by Tad Seestedt. Originally from a farm in the NY Finger Lakes, Tad moved to New York City and corporate America but soon felt a strong pull back to his farming roots. He embarked on a 2,000-mile journey west, following the Oregon Trail to a farm in Sheridan where he established a winery and distillery. Located in the renowned Oregon Willamette Valley, Ransom operates on a forty-acre organic farm in the foothills of the Coastal Mountain Range. Barley has been planted since 2008. Ransom’s commitment to heritage, craftsmanship, and respect for terroir is evident in its operations. The farm has been certified organic since 2011, and the distillery received organic certification in 2021. Ransom Spirits are distilled in a hand-hammered, direct-fired French alembic pot still, with all cuts made by taste and smell rather than automation. This traditional method preserves the aromatic intensity and body of the carefully selected raw materials. Ransom mashes and ferments base wort weekly in small batches, sourcing local and organic grains where possible, including barley grown on their own farm.

WHAT MAKES THIS SPIRIT UNIQUE?

In any barrel-aged spirit, time is a crucial element. Time in barrel played a key role in defining the original Old Tom Gin when it launched in 2009. Over the years, Ransom has set aside some exceptional barrels of Old Tom Gin for extended aging and that's how "The Geezer' is born. The Geezer pays tribute to the patience and independent spirit of their favorite old timers, representing a significant innovation in the Ransom Spirits tradition.

MASH BILL:

Corn and Barley (85% malted two-row Barley, 15% Ransom Estate Unmalted Barley)

PAIRING SUGGESTIONS:

SUGGESTED COCKTAILS: Neat for sipping, Martinez, Negroni, and Old Fashioned.

DISTILLATION INFO:

Distillation: Pot distilled using 265 and 660-gallon Prulho alambic copper stills, with all cuts made by smell and taste to ensure the highest quality. Botanicals: Includes certified organic juniper berries, orange peel, lemon peel, coriander seed, cardamom pods, and angelica root. Aging: Aged for three to five years in 100% used French oak wine barrels to develop complexity and depth.

TASTING NOTES:

The Geezer presents rich aromas of incense cedar and orange oleo saccharum, complemented by exotic spices like cardamom and teak. The palate reveals caramel and biscuit malt flavors, with hints of lemon pastille and coriander. It concludes with a warm, honeyed finish reminiscent of spiced winter baked goods and sea breeze.

ALCOHOL CONTENT:

44% ABV

UPC CODE:

16246001000285