de Borgen
Old-style Genever
Hooghoudt Distillers BV
ABV: 40%
Country: Netherlands
Style: Genever
Price per bottle: £21-40 (US$27-53)
Availability: Worldwide
David T. Smith
Nose
Great malty notes of grain. Bready and complex with spice and citrus.
Palate
Superb – a mix of bready grain and succulent fruitiness overlaid with a woody spice. Creamy vanilla nicely complements the juniper.
Finish
Well-rounded and gentle, but lasting, with a spot of gingerbread and crème brûlée and a cosy warmth.
Comments
An exceptionally sippable and smooth genever with great balance between the grain, botanicals, and barrel. Textbook.
Score
9.3
Felicity Murray
Nose
Ripe pears, freshly cut hay and summer meadows at first, then rye bread and vanilla notes with a hint of pine, liquorice and perfumed spices.
Palate
A big, soft, oily mouthfeel with a complex mix of malt, anise and citrus fruit flavours.
Finish
Quite sweet. Gently warming with a medium length. Liquorice and honey lingers.
Comments
Very gentle, with very little juniper or alcohol burn and a sweetness that makes it easy to sip.
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