David T. Smith Issue Eight Recommended Sam Coyne Tastings

Kever Genever – Contemporary Style Old Genever


Kever Genever

Contemporary Style Old Genever

Kever Genever


ABV: 38.7%
Country: Netherlands
Style: Genever 
Price per bottle: £21-40 (US$27-53)
Availability: Worldwide


David T. Smith

Nose
Rich, incredibly fruity. Christmas cake with aromas of plump raisins, baking spices, and cherry, too.

Palate
A complex profile that develops into notes of fruit loaf with a gentle sweetness: in particular, peach and candied citrus peel.

Finish
A long, lingering finish that lasts for minutes with notes of light vanilla and a touch of sappy cedar.

Comments
A balanced spirit with a lot of flavour. An absolute joy to sip as the palate opens up and the different characteristics reveal themselves.

Score

9.1


Sam Coyne

Nose
Light, bright and fruity. A tropical delight with a lovely undertone of malt.

Palate
A gentle mouthfeel. Then huge sweet, spicy notes come to the fore – vanilla, cinnamon and banana with sweet syrup. A little greener as it develops. Citrus tang – lime peels.

Finish
Lingering, continuing with the peppery spice and some of that lime-tang.

Comments
There’s a lot to like about this. A lot. Some heft too – I think the lime note means it could stand up with some ginger beer in a long drink.

Score

8.7


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