Van Wees Amsterdamsche Oude Genever: Amsterdam's Last Authentic Distillery Since 1782
Originally published on gin.directoryVan Wees Amsterdamsche Oude Genever is a Gin made by A. van Wees de Ooievaar. ABV: 35% ABV. Our expert rating is 8/10.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Nuts, olive oil and fresh hay — delicately spiced sandalwood with brioche and faint pear skin, the double juniper evident but refined
Palate
Dry and fairly spicy with slightly tannic woody notes — cinnamon and clove spice, nutty oak with faint white grape and apple juice fruitiness, the malt wine creating distinctive body
Finish
Dry clove-spiced oak with peppery olive oil — the 1-3 year ageing adding light gold tones and tender voluptuousness
Expert Review
8/10Amsterdam's last authentic distillery since 1782 — 'Dubbel Gebeide' with double juniper, high malt wine proportion, aged 1-3 years in oak. Presented in traditional clay bottle. Nuts, olive oil, fresh hay with sandalwood and brioche. Living Dutch spirits history.
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