Rutte
Old Simon Genever
De Kuyper
ABV: 35%
Country: Netherlands
Style: Genever
Price per bottle: £21-40 (US$27-53)
Availability: Worldwide
David T. Smith
Nose
Soft grain mixed with warm, mellow orange marmalade, with echoes of dark chocolate and rye bread.
Palate
Soft, but oily in texture; clean with character. Quietly builds to rye toast, mint, and fennel, nutmeg and cinnamon.
Finish
Piney, resinous flavours with a dash of black pepper combined with lingering citrus zest.
Comments
This shows how a good Genever has a mix of base spirit and botanical flavours; truly the best of both worlds in this instance – I wish there was more!
Score
9.1
Sam Coyne
Nose
Wonderfully floral and forward. Fresh. White wine and melon fruit salads and orange segments. I’m very excited.
Palate
Starts with a sweet syrupy note that develops a little green spice. A lovely, creamy maltiness and touch of menthol.
Finish
Spice – more on the green-side – and lasts with you.
Comments
Easy drinking genever – you’d think that a spirit like this could get more people behind the category if they give it a go. More than enough about it to enjoy neat.
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