Hooghoudt - Genever, The Netherlands

TASTING NOTES

100% malt wine jenever with a fresh and spicy character. A full rich grain flavour in combination with juniper berries and fresh herbs and spices. 

Established in the 1800s by Hero Jan and Grietje prepare Hooghoudt on the Oosterstraat, in the center of Groningen. 

Jenever is actually the predecessor of the gin style that we now all know as the London Dry Gin. Traditionally, jenever has a high percentage of malt wine (15% – 50%), resulting in a similar mouthfeel and malty notes to whiskey, and a blend of herbs and spices that matches the styles of gin. Jonge jenever has a lower maltwine content (up to 15%), making it a somewhat 'lighter' style jenever, further emphasised by no ageing in oak barrels.

A gold medal winner at the International Spirit Challenge, the Gin Masters and the San Francisco World Spirit competition.