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Gin 1689: An Ancient Recipe Discovered in the British Library, Recreated by Dutch Distillers Herman Jansen

Name: Gin 1689: An Ancient Recipe Discovered in the British Library, Recreated by Dutch Distillers Herman Jansen
Brand: Herman Jansen
Availability: InStock
Rating: 7.0 (1 reviews)

7 /10

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Distillery: Herman Jansen
Brand: 1689
Type: Contemporary
ABV: 38.5% ABV
Country: Netherlands
Price: £33.95
Botanicals: juniper, red quince, apple, lemon peel, orange peel, nutmeg, aniseed, clove, strawberry, raspberry

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Gin 1689 is a Contemporary gin made by Herman Jansen in Netherlands. ABV: 38.5% ABV. Key botanicals include juniper, red quince, apple, lemon peel, orange peel. Our expert rating is 7/10.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

Strawberry and lemon — juniper underneath, the ancient recipe's quince and apple adding a fruit quality unlike modern gins

Palate

Great balance — juniper, strawberry, and malty base spirit notes, floral coriander complementing the strawberry, crisp tart berries really coming through, the 1689 recipe's nutmeg and clove providing warmth

Finish

Floral fruit — vanilla and black pepper, the ancient recipe and modern berries in harmonious conversation, clean and refreshing despite the history

Expert Review

7/10

Two Dutch lads discovered an ancient gin recipe in the British Library and spent 18 months recreating it with Herman Jansen, the historic Dutch distilling company. Red quince, apple, nutmeg, aniseed, and clove — a gin from 1689 brought back to life in the Queen Mary Edition with strawberry and raspberry.