Zuidam Dutch Courage Dry Gin (70cl, 44.5%)

Zuidam Dutch Courage Dry Gin is made by Zuidam Distillers in the Netherlands, a family distillery known since 1975. It uses nine botanicals: juniper berries, orris root, coriander, angelica, sweet orange, fresh lemon, liquorice root, cardamom and vanilla. Each botanical is distilled separately, and the gin then matures for three months in small oak casks. It is bottled at 44.5% in a 70cl bottle. The nose has fresh citrus from orange and lemon, earthy juniper, and a hint of spice and vanilla. The palate is soft and round, with lively citrus fruit and a balanced mix of herbs and spices. The finish is strong and long-lasting, underlining the gin's complexity.