deBorgen Old-Style Genever

deBORGEN Old-Style Genever

Our Old-Style Genever echoes the more refined distillation process of the 17th and 18th centuries. With the classis taste of malt spirit, heavy on juniper berries and light on botanicals, this genever has a strong yet smooth flavor, making for a refined taste that’s as popular now as it was 300 years ago. To create a drink that’s as accessible as it is sophisticated, we balance malt spirit that’s been matured in oak for 17 years, juniper berry distillate that's been triple-distilled in copper, grain alcohol and unaged malt spirit. This beautifully silky combination is a product of patience and craftsmanship. Nose: Subtle richness of wood, aniseed and warm spices. Taste: Smooth and undoubtedly rich graininess, along with hints of juniper berry, warm spices and soft woody notes. Finish: Elegant and pleasant, with woody tones and lingering spices.

De Borgen produces and bottles its spirits at Hooghoudt, a small family distillery in the north of the Netherlands. Established in 1888, Hooghoudt is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of capturing flavors from herbs, spices and fruit to create high-quality drinks that keep our typical Dutch flavors alive. Hooghoudt uses both traditional and innovative techniques to distill small batches of the finest spirits. With its in-depth knowledge of this professional craft, Hooghoudt is a 4th generation family distillery – making it the perfect fit for the production of De Borgen’s authentic spirit range. The uniqueness of our genevers comes from the way we experiment with malt spirit for a deep layered grainy taste, juniper berries and other botanicals, and aging of our malt spirit in sherry oloroso casks. It is the connection of those three elements that builds the profound character of each of our spirits.