Rutte Old Simon Genever

Old simon is a genever a traditional dutch spirit from which gin evolved. Old simon is prepared according to the old recipes of rutte’s founder simon rutte and is distilled from grains herbs and juniper berries. Nuts are a crucial element in its composition and are roasted before being added to the still along with the herbs. 35% abv nose malty and savory with layers of spice damp grain and freshly baked bread. Palate sweet and spicy with caraway and brown sugar notes capped by cinnamon toast and a hint of sweet cream. Finish very sweet with sugar-dusted well-buttered cinnamon bagels slowly fading to leave candied lemon and citrusy juniper. Comment well-balanced jenever with a solid core of grainy flavor surrounded by well-selected botanical and spice notes.