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To discover the core flavor of Dutch distilled spirits, we went back to the original distillation techniques of the 16th century - creating a full-bodied flavor that transports you right back to the origins of genever, when it became popular in the Dutch Golden Age. This noble spirit travelled the world on Dutch VOC ships, including to England, where it evolved into gin.

A unique combination of juniper berries distilled in copper stills coupled with plenty of malt spirit made from corn, wheat and rye gives this malt genever its characteristic powerful kick. While Oloroso sherry casks are used to add depth of flavor, botanical extracts like caraway, fennel and sweet woodruff give the spirit its smooth taste.

Nose: Rich, oaky nose combined with warm spices and a hint of caramel.
Taste: Full bodied, with a rich and powerful graininess, complemented by woody notes and hints of vanilla and caramel.
Finish: Rich and complex, warm spices and woody notes alternate with fruity undertones

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.