- Spelling. Confusingly, there are numerous words and alternative spellings for genever, including: jenever, jeneva, geneva and hollands.
- Genever is botanical and grain-laden. It’s made from malted grains – typically rye. The grains are responsible for the intensely spicy and peppery taste.
- However, asking Genever producers about their product, they often say it's more of a cross between Whiskey and Gin. So, what is it exactly?
- Not to scoff at gin’s resurgence, but for the brassy among us, it’s the arrival of genever en masse to bars that makes our hearts skip a beat.
- Though the two spirits share historic roots and genever is often presented as an archaic sub category of gin, genever really does stand on its own.
- There are three types, ranging from its standard genever to a 100% malt, unaged genever that will test a seasoned drinker. De Borgen.
- Jonge genever came about in part in response to changing preference, but also as a factor of column-distillation, and the affordability of making neutral spirit.
- Genever is a traditional Dutch liqueur, often considered the predecessor of gin. Its history dates back to the 16th century when Dutch distillers began blending..
- Genever is a complex sprit with a history few categories can compare to, let alone boast of. Yet, despite this, it’s often the forgotten giant of the booze world.
- Genever, which is sometimes known as Jenever or Genievre, is also known as Dutch Gin. It is a strong, alcoholic spirit distilled from grain and flavoured with juniper...