Rutte & ZN 12 Oude Graan Jenever

alc./vol:
38%

Proof:
76°

Vintage:
Non-vintage

Aged:
No age statement

Product of: Product of Netherlands Netherlands

Composed of two-fifths malt wine, juniper berries, herbs and spices blended with three-fifths neutral grain alcohol and then mellowed by aging in oak cakss for 12 years.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 15/10/2011

Appearance

Crystal clear.

Aroma

Stewed rhubarb nose with praline and cream ice-cream, butterscotch and honeyed wood chips.

Taste

Graceful lightly oily palate with delicate yet assertive oak, nuts, juniper and gentle cracked black pepper tingle.

Aftertaste

Slightly reminiscent of a mature grain whisky. Nutty, juniper finish with gentle spice.

Further product information

Barcode UPC: 8716000961440
Bottle Size: 700 ml
Closure: Natural cork stopper

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