Hayman’s Gin: Tradition and Revival | James Hayman
This was recorded on-location at Bar Convent Brooklyn 2026
Why This Episode Matters
How five generations of the Hayman family helped shape London gin and why James Hayman sees himself as a guardian rather than an owner.
Why Old Tom gin is not simply London Dry with extra sugar, and how its robust botanical profile changes classic cocktails.
How authentic sloe gin is made with wild blackthorn fruit, months of infusion and considerably more patience than its neon-red reputation suggests.
Why rising costs may tempt spirits companies to compromise and why James believes tradition and quality are…
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