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Genever Collins
The Tom Collins was originally made with genever, so this is the original Collins. However, old tom gin replaced genever on a Tom Collins, relegating genever...
John CARR
16th December 2023 at 11:21
Still trying to get my head around genever. Agree with JH’s description below re the sour note - reminiscent of sourdough. Tried directly after the classic Tom Collins, which I think I prefer at this point. But nonetheless tasty and refreshing.
31st July 2024 at 16:44
I find "genever is like gin" comparisons quite strange, because they taste nothing alike. I liken jonge genever to vodka where the primary flavour is a minerality and a lot of nothing, and oude genever to a lighter scotch.
7th October 2023 at 01:54
Had again with a supper of sausage waffles. It went perfectly.
17th July 2022 at 20:12
Very refreshing any time cocktail. The lovely taste of the Genever is pronounced and nicely sour. Perfect.