Gin 1689 - Review & Tasting Notes
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Gin 1689 - Dutch Dry Gin
Gin 1689 was launched in 2018 and is inspired by and named after a gin recipe created at the time of the Dutch King William III (AKA William of Orange) in 1689 after he was proclaimed King of England, Ireland and Scotland that very year. The recipe, which is in the British Library's rare book section, lists the original ingredients but not the quantities. Gin 1689's founder Alexander Janssens tasked the historic Herman Jansen Distillery in Schiedam, Netherlands, with the task of determining the quantities to create a spirit for the modern market. |
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The Gin Guide Review
There's something charming and exciting about modern interpretations of historic recipes. And while Gin 1689 is a modern gin from the spirit to the bottle, there is a sense of history and an old-school character to it thanks largely to the use of quince and apples. These botanicals' associations with rustic rural orchards combine with the clean cut gin and branding, alongside hearty and warming spices and citrus notes. Anise is clearly identifiable when tasting the gin neat, and it really comes to fore when diluted with water, ice or tonic. To balance with this, apple, lemon or strawberry are ideal starting points for your G&T garnish with Gin 1689. - Paul Jackson, 2019 |
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Tasting Notes
NOSEPiney juniper with citrus & spices of clove & nutmeg
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PALATE
Juniper, anise, orchard fruit, citrus & spice
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FINISH
Anise with citrus, clove, nutmeg & peppery notes
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Serving Suggestion
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