Zuidam Oude 3 Year Olf Genever

Product of: Netherlands

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Made by a family-owned artisanal distillery, this oude genever is distilled from equal parts corn, rye and malted barley, then aged in 200-litre new American oak casks for three years.

The fermented grain wash is triple distilled in a small pot still, then partially distilled a fourth time with juniper, liquorice, aniseed and other botanicals. Finally, the spirit and the botanical distillate are blended and reduced to 45% for ageing.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 10/09/2025

Appearance:

Clear, deep golden amber.

Aroma:

Piney gin-like juniper, newly sawn oak, vanilla and baking spices. Faint hint of aniseed.

Taste:

Piney juniper continues with layers of vanilla oak, cinnamon and black pepper spice. Hints of liquorice and aniseed.

Aftertaste:

Liquorice and aniseed are more pronounced in the long, oaky juniper finish.

Overall:

The oak aging masks the breadiness associated with genever to create a spirit that compares with an aged gin.