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Gins Hayman’s (Hymans) are created according to the recipes of the founder of the industry, James Barrow. The winemaker was the first to establish the production of a quality drink, which ceased to be considered cheap alcohol for the poor and gained popularity among the English aristocracy. Hayman Limited is a company founded by the descendants of the Barrow family, who use the rich heritage of their ancestor in their work.
Historical information
The founder of the gin business, James Barrow, purchased his first distillery in 1863. Then he founded a company that he named after himself. The entrepreneur was a chemist by training and worked hard on the recipes for his drinks. The company’s flagship product, the Beefeater gin, was in great demand, so the business prospered.
Barrow died in 1897 and his three sons took over. In 1906, they purchased premises in Lambeth, which they converted to gin production, where the company operated for more than 50 years. In 1958, a factory was built in Kennington, which is still owned by the company.
Barrow’s great-grandson Christopher Hyman joined the company in 1969 and worked in all departments from the bottom. Hyman took over the management of several of the company’s factories, but he wanted to deal exclusively with the family gin business.
Hyman soon had the opportunity. Financial advisers reported the poor performance of one of the distilleries and advised to get rid of it. The businessman bought the company for his family and focused on the production of gin according to family recipes under the Hayman’s brand. The company is now known as Hayman Limited.
Production features
The gins are based on neutral grain alcohol from English wheat and 10 plant ingredients, including juniper berries, coriander, orange and lemon peel, angelica, orris root, cinnamon, nutmeg and licorice.
The ingredients are selected and mixed by hand. All Hayman’s gins are made from recipes over 150 years old. The company has three copper stills named after family members.
Interesting Facts
- James Barrow wrote his first recipe book before he bought his first distillery. The publication is dated 1849, it published a recipe for blackcurrant gin, which was subsequently used by many manufacturers.
- In 2013, in honor of the company’s 150th anniversary, a limited release of Hayman’s gin was released, mimicking the design of the 1947 batch. The label shows the family coat of arms, as well as the emblem of the school attended by all three generations of the family.
Types of Hymans Gin
Hayman’s London Dry Gin, 41,2%
Dry style gin. Before distillation, a set of spices is kept in grain alcohol for a day in order to achieve the maximum concentration of essential oils. The aroma is perfectly balanced shades of juniper and citrus. On the palate, coniferous tones come to the fore, which are combined with nuances of lemon and orange. The finish is dry and long. The perfect combination – with tonic and a slice of lime, goes well with smoked salmon dishes.
Hayman’s Old Tom Gin, 41,4%
The Victorian-style gin, popular in 2007th-century England, first appeared in XNUMX. The drink is made with added sugar. The aroma mixes earthy, juniper and citrus shades. The taste is smooth, with a pleasant sweetness, juniper, sherbet, licorice and lemon are felt. Served with sparkling water and orange slices, it makes a gastronomic pair with fresh oysters.
