Tarsier Taipei Old Tom Gin

Tarsier Taipei Old Tom Gin is a 40.3% ABV (80.6 proof) Old Tom gin in a 700mL bottle — cold-distilled in the United Kingdom from a Singapore-founded recipe inspired by Taiwan, layering Oriental Beauty Oolong tea, kumquat, hibiscus and ginseng over classic gin botanicals in the gently sweetened Old Tom style, available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.

• ABV: 40.3% (80.6 proof)
• Size: 700mL
• Origin: United Kingdom/England ('Taipei' is the inspiration theme, not the production origin)
• Style: Old Tom — gently sweetened; cold-distilled (low-energy process)
• Botanicals: Oriental Beauty Oolong tea, kumquat, hibiscus, ginseng + core Tarsier botanicals
• Mission: 10% of profits support tarsier primate conservation

A Backpack Through Taipei, Distilled in England

Tarsier's Backpacking Series bottles the founders' 2015 travels — and the Taipei edition captures Taiwan in a glass: Oriental Beauty Oolong tea (the island's celebrated partially oxidized tea), bright kumquat, floral hibiscus, and earthy ginseng, all layered over the brand's core gin botanicals. Despite the Singapore roots and Taipei name, the gin is distilled in the UK using a cold-distillation process that preserves delicate aromatics. Shop our gin collection, browse the Tarsier range, or try other Old Tom gins for the sweeter classic style.

Tasting Notes

Aromatic and tea-forward: oolong's honeyed, roasted character leads, followed by kumquat citrus brightness, hibiscus florals, and a gentle ginseng earthiness underneath. The Old Tom sweetness rounds the juniper rather than masking it, giving a soft, rounded palate with a long, lightly spiced finish.

How to Enjoy

Old Tom gin was made for the Tom Collins — and this one, with its tea and citrus notes, is a natural. It also shines in a Martinez or simply over ice with a premium tonic and an orange twist to echo the kumquat.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Old Tom gin?
Old Tom is a historic, lightly sweetened gin style from 18th-century England — softer and rounder than London Dry, and the original gin of the Tom Collins and Martinez.

Where is Tarsier Taipei gin made?
It is distilled in the United Kingdom. The brand was founded in Singapore and the 'Taipei' name reflects the travel inspiration, not the production origin.

What botanicals are in Tarsier Taipei?
Oriental Beauty Oolong tea, kumquat, hibiscus, and ginseng layered over Tarsier's core botanicals.

Is Tarsier Taipei sweet?
Gently — it's an Old Tom, so it's lightly sweetened in the classic style, not a flavored liqueur.

Bring Taiwan to your bar cart — order Tarsier Taipei Old Tom Gin online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.