From Sparrow’s gin list, New Deal Old Tom is a barrel-aged Northwest gin with a warm, rounded character, $12 by the pour, or $18 for a larger pour.
About New Deal Old Tom
New Deal is a craft distillery on Portland’s Distillery Row in Oregon, known for small-batch spirits made by hand. Old Tom is an older, slightly softer style of gin that sits between a crisp London Dry and a sweeter, more rounded profile. New Deal builds theirs on a botanical recipe led by juniper, citrus, and floral notes, then ages it in Oregon wine barrels. On Sparrow’s menu this expression is noted as aged in Oregon Pinot Noir barrels, and that barrel time gives the gin a gentle amber tint and a softer, toasted edge that you do not find in a clear gin.
Tasting Notes
Expect a rounder, warmer take on gin. The juniper and citrus are still present, but the barrel aging adds a mellow, slightly sweet depth with a touch of spice and oak. It is a gin for people who like a little more body in the glass, smooth enough to sip slowly and characterful enough to carry a cocktail.
What to Pair It With
This is a versatile, mixable gin that also rewards slow sipping. Enjoy it neat or over a large cube to let the barrel notes show, or stirred into a richer gin cocktail. From the Sparrow dinner menu it is lovely alongside the Truffle Deviled Eggs or Fresh Oysters. Our daily happy hour runs 3 to 5 PM, and the 21+ lounge with its quartzite bar is a fine spot to settle in with a pour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Deal Old Tom gin?
It is an Old Tom style gin from New Deal Distillery in Portland, Oregon, aged in Oregon Pinot Noir barrels for a softer, barrel-warmed character.
How much is a pour of New Deal Old Tom at Sparrow?
At Sparrow in Kirkland it is $12 by the pour, or $18 for a larger pour.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu near the Roku Gin and the Old Raj Gin. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and come taste it.