Quote Originally Posted by Streetcar View Post
I came across an intersting article by David Wondrich in the Malt Advocate.



Bols Genever is apparently the most widely available bottling.

Anyone had any experience with this? How does it compare to London style gins?
I just purchased a bottle of Genevieve. It claims to be a "[T]raditional 17th-century-style genever gin ... pot distilled at our small San Francisco distillery."

It is hard to describe, but I can say that it does NOT compare to any modern day London style gins that I am familiar with. It is MUCH stronger in flavor, like scotch. Not to say that it tastes at all like scotch, but it has a strong flavor like scotch.

Imagine gin, but with a lot of roasted/burnt wood and juniper flavor (but in a good way).

Do I like it?
Hmmm, I am not so sure. I can imagine that it is a bit of an acquired taste (as are many hard liquors). I can say that as I drink this unique elixir, typing this post gets more and more challenging!

After a couple more samplings of this concoction, I will have to get back to you and let you know what I think.