OLD Tom, the famous strong ale with the cat logo produced by Stockport brewer Robinson's, has been voted tops among winter warmers once again.

The dark ale, brewed locally for more than a century, was a winner at the annual World Beer Awards.

Judges tasted hundreds of beers from around the globe.

Old Tom leaped through the early rounds. When it reached a blind-tasting, it was pronounced the cat's whiskers by top brewers.