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New trends in flavor and distillation methods in the 19th century made the style of genever cleaner, crisper and more accessible - hence the name "new-style" Holland Gin. While the proportion of malt spirit dropped, pure grain alcohol became more popular - and it's this neutral backdrop that brings out the flavor of the botanicals. A boundary-pusher of a drink, our genever is inspired by the impact this spirit had on the cocktail world of centuries past (then known as Holland Gin to distinguish it from English gin).

With only a hint of malt, our Holland Gin is full of copper-distilled botanicals - like the curious orange-apple from the Dutch Antilles, which brings out a unique citric freshness in the spirit.

Nose: Rich, fresh aroma of herbs, citrus and juniper berries; floral note from orange blossom and a hint of nutmeg.
Taste: Juniper berries mingle with aniseed, citrus and liquorice, complemented by a lingering note of malt.
Finish: Surprisingly long finish, soft and freshly tingling

With the house in the middle, a moat around the edge, and a draw-bridge to let people in and out, the borg was a beacon of safety - offering protection to the village and its people in times of danger. Of the 200 borgen that once found their home in the region, 16 can still be seen today in the landscape around Groningen - the same landscape that has been home to our distillery since 1888.

De Borgen produces and bottles its spirits at Hooghoudt, a small family distillery in the north of the Netherlands. Established in 1888, Hooghoudt is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of capturing flavors from herbs, spices and fruit to create high-quality drinks that keep our typical Dutch flavors alive. Hooghoudt uses both traditional and innovative techniques to distill small batches of the finest spirits. With its in-depth knowledge of this professional craft, Hooghoudt is a 4th generation family distillery - making it the perfect fit for the production of De Borgen's authentic spirit range.

The uniqueness of our Genevers comes from the way we experiment with malt spirit for a deep layered grainy taste, juniper berries and other botanicals, and aging of our malt spirit in sherry oloroso casks. It is the connection of those three elements that builds the profound character of each of our spirits.