Hooghoudt

RAW Genever

FAMILIE DISTILLEERDERIJ HOOGHOUDT B.V.

ABV: 43%

Country: HOLLAND

Style: Genever

Price per bottle: Availability: Worldwide

Phoebe

Nose: Imagine you’ve just walked into a grain store on a warm summer’s day, dry and grainy with juniper and freshly baked bread.

Palate: The grainy flavours follow through, but now we get an introduction to fruit. Light citrus zest and rich red berries pair perfectly with the strong rye notes.

Finish: This packs a bit more of a punch in the heat department than you’d think. Just the right amount.

Comments: A wholesome gin – who knew that was a thing?! Try it in a smoky gin Old Fashioned.

David

Nose: Soft, malty notes join aromas of teacakes, buttered toast and jam sandwiches.

Palate: Exceptionally smooth with a plump fruitiness to start: strawberry, raspberry, plum and cherry.

Notes of sourdough bread follow with a slight yeastiness before spicier notes of coriander and cracked black pepper.

Finish: A gradually building, warming glow. Lingering notes of dark chocolate biscuits and coffee.

Comments: A warming, but pleasant spirit with a robust flavour profile.