Whether enjoyed warmed up in a toddy, all on its own, or perhaps in a Martinez or Gin Old Fashioned – this quarter's Gin Club selection is a LOVELY sipper. Crafted at Old Trestle, this micro-distiller is producing unique spirits in Truckee, California, and we’ve been particularly enchanted by their Theory Gin line, a wide-ranging and constantly evolving experiment in terroir. While they have a traditional “001” formula, we were excited to peel away a bit of their Old Tom inspired, barrel rested, and slightly honey sweetened 003 gin recipe.

Old Tom as a type of gin isn't terribly well defined. It comes from the early 18th century, a time ripe with gins of questionable origin, quality, and morals. Naturally sweet ingredients like licorice root were added to help the taste along, and since barrels were the easiest storage to find at the time - a style with varying levels of sweetness and barrel influence was born. Honey as a sweetener is a more modern choice, and is a great fit for all manner of cocktail applications, certainly the perfect choice for a Gin Toddy.