Bols Corenwijn Steen, 1 L, 38%

Zuidam Korenwijn 5 Jaar vatgelagerd, 0.5L 38% The story of Zuidam It was in 1975 when the Dutchman Fred van Zuidam decided to found a small spirits factory. His clear philosophy behind it: to produce the highest quality distillates from the best basic ingredients! Even if this idea sounds simple at first, the implementation is very complex. After a long planning and concept phase, Fred van Zuidam finally built his factory on an area of just 300 m², which initially consisted of a copper pot still and a manageable bottling line. As with many newly founded companies, the first few years at Zuidam were a bit difficult, but the hard work paid off and just ten years later, Zuidam Distillers was one of the best known spirits companies in the Netherlands. The founder's wife, Helene van Zuidam, was also heavily involved in this. The designs she created and the use of her own bottle shape ensure Zuidam's special look, which is a unique selling point in the industry. Due to increasing demand, the production line was expanded in 1989 and a hall was added, so that production could now take up 600 m². Fred and Helene van Zuidam have now handed the company over to their two sons Patrick and Gilbert, and the production area has been expanded to 3600 m². While Patrick van Zuidam takes care of the processes within the distillery, his brother Gilbert is responsible for marketing and communications. The two sons are also committed to the principle of supplying customers with the best possible distillate! Zuidam Korenwijn 5 Jaar vatgelagerd This Zuidam Korenwijn Single Barrel, which has been stored in oak barrels for five years, is undoubtedly an extremely high-quality distillate. Korenwijn is a classic Dutch spirit that resembles the 18th century genever style and, like it, is considered the forerunner of gin. This barrel-aged variant impresses with a fine sweetness and notes of chocolate, vanilla and liquorice. The aftertaste is pleasantly mild and surprisingly long. The Zuidam Korenwijn 5 Jaar vatgelagerd is very suitable for authentically mixing gin-based cocktail creations from the 19th century.

Wenneker Zeer Oude Korenwijn 0.7L 38% Wenneker The distillery goes to work with a passion for good drinks and a desire to share this with the world. It has been family-owned since it opened in 1693 and sells high-quality liqueurs and spirits that have won many medals. At that time, Hendrick Steeman was granted a license to set up two brandy stills and so the history of the distillery began. In 1812, it was bought by Joannes Wenneker. In 1903, due to a lack of success, his great-grandson Franciscus had to hand it over to Johannes Cornelis van der Tuijn, who thus became the first generation of Van der Tuijns to have the say over the company. Today it is in the fourth generation. With steadily growing success, the Wenneker distillery eventually became too small and they had to expand. As this was not permitted at the Schiedam location, the decision was made to move to Roosendaal, as there are good connections to shipping there, as Roosendaal is located between Rotterdam and Antwerp. In around 230 years, the company has built up a very good reputation on the world market and the distillery's spirits can now be bought in over 50 countries. Wenneker Zeer Oude Korenwijn Like all products from the Wenneker distillery, Korenwijn is made based on original recipes from the 17th century. Korenwijn consists of a combination of malt brandy, grain alcohol and a special distillate of Korenwijn, which consists of a special blend of spices and thus gets its subtle taste. The 3-year maturation phase in selected oak barrels, which hold less than 300 liters of distillate, is also special. As a finish for the Very Old Korenwijn, this mixture is made drinkable from 60% vol. to 38% vol. The opinion of customers has always played a major role at Wenneker and so the taste is tailored to the customers' preferences. In order to achieve a perfect taste experience, only the best rye is used for the base. The botanicals used are the result of years of testing and are subject to the strictest secrecy, but it is clear that juniper must be included.

Bols Genever Amsterdam Barrel Aged Steen 1.0L 42% Bols Genever Amsterdam Barrel Aged Steen It is probably very rare for a Dutch spirits producer not to have Genever in its product range. The Amsterdam-based company Bols thought the same and has now brought a Genever onto the market. It is based on a recipe from the 19th century and is said to have even come from Lucas Bols himself. However, they did not want to simply adopt an old recipe one-to-one, but rather add their own touch or a 'special effect'. So master distiller Piet Van Leijenhorst took on the task and was inspired by American bourbon. The new Bols Genever is made from what is known as Moutwijn. This is a mixture of fermented corn, rye and wheat, which is triple distilled in a copper pot still and then refined with various botanicals. This is followed by the maturation phase in oak barrels for a good 18 months. Over this period, a harmonious and delicate aroma was able to develop, which is characterized by malt flavor. Notes of fresh herbs and a hint of sweet fruit can also be detected in the background.