Genever Tasting Collection 6 tubes in Gift Box

3 times distilled malt wine, enriched with spices. For "the heart"; a complex and full character, one part has at least aged 6 years in French Limousin oak barrels. For 'the soul' a part matured in small, 10 year old American oak barrels for at least 6 years. Marrying heart and soul gives a rich color and aroma, velvety and with a complex flavor, you drink the best at room temperature, as an aperitif or digestif with a delightful Shropshire Blue cheese.

In January 2015, After enjoying Christmas in Netherlands, 4 studiefriends, studying in Sweden, went back, cracked open a bottle of Old Genever and wondered why this Dutch national drink had lost its popularity. That night, consulting the online rhyme dictionary; Kever Genever was born. Artisan crafted by a Master-Distiller; which is nowadays rarely done by Dutch distillers. This 4 times distilled Genever is made of a blend of aged macerations and distillates from a combination of Fabaceae, Gentiana root and Juniper.

Around 1800, Hubert Nolet started a partnership with Carolus J. Blankenheym, then mayor of Rotterdam, whose family owned a distillery since 1714. This old Genever is 'double-beid', which means that it has been prepared with a double quantity of Juniper berries. 'Beien' (Dutch) is an old expression that is still used in the distillery branche. The fresh Juniper aroma, combined with a balanced herbal sprit based on malt wine and grain alcohol, gives a powerful, tasty and soft Genever.

Founded in 1975, Zuidam Distillers is currently led by the second generation. They still create their products in the most traditional and artisanal way, and all recipes are designed by father Fred and son Patrick van Zuidam. Their Zuidam – Oude Genever 3 Y is distilled from rye, corn and malted barley. De barley is the backbone of this genever, while the corn provides a sweetness, and the rye a certain spiciness. Aged for 3 years, this genever is a true Dutch gem.

Jajem Organic Jenever is the brainchild of three friends from Amsterdam. They share a love for Dutch drinking culture, so at a certain point they decided to make genever — the most quintessential Dutch drink ever. They got in touch with master distiller Pieter Verhoeven of Golden Arch Distillery. Together they created Jajem Organic Jenever, which is infused with hibiscus, lemongrass, juniper berry and elderflower.

With a history dating back to the 16th century, Bols is one of the oldest producers of genever and corenwyn in the world. Even today they are the biggest brand and their spirits can be found in bars around the world. Bols Corenwyn is one of the highlights of the Dutch distilled spirits scene. It aged for 10 years in casks made from French Limousin oak. Botanicals such as juniper add a freshness to the palate. It pairs perfectly as a boilermaker with a Tripel beer, but also compliments aged cheese and smoked fish.