Boomsma Jonge Genever (75cl, 35%)

Boomsma Jonge Genever comes from the Boomsma distillery in Leeuwarden, in the Netherlands, one of the country's oldest working distilleries, producing since 1883. Jonge, meaning young, is a lighter and more modern style than oude genever, made with a lower malt wine content and a cleaner, grain-forward character. At 35% ABV it sits between gin and whisky in feel. It is used in Dutch Courage cocktails and in a G&T, and it can also be drunk neat over ice. The nose is juniper, light grain and a little malt wine. The palate is smooth and fairly neutral, with juniper, grain spirit and gentle botanicals, and the finish is clean and light.