Sylvius Dutch Dry Gin 70cl
A dutch dry gin from Schiedam with delicious spicy flavours
Description
Sylvius Dutch Dry Gin
Created at the Onder de Boompjes Distillery, which has been distilling in Schiedam in the Netherlands since 1658.
The name for this gin comes from Dr. Franciscus Sylvius, who it has been said was the first to create gin. He registered his distillate, calling it "Genevre". And so Schiedam's history with Genever (and gin) began.
In creating this gin the distillery carefully selected ten different botanicals (juniper berries, angelica root, coriander seeds, lavender, whole lemons, orange zest, cinnamon, star anise, licorice root and caraway seeds. They then use 'ultra' wheat spirit to distil the botanicals - and after a few more processes - create this delicious gin.
On the nose there are distinct aromas of the caraway along with cinnamon, a little lavender and just a hint of fresh lemon. On the palate the caraway also comes through initially, but this isnt all. This is a complex blend of balanced botanicals. Delicate floral notes join with piney juniper on the mid palate. The spice continues through into the finish, where the caraway comes back and is joined bit a delicate sweetness from licorice, and a touch of fennel.
Perfect Serve
We love this in a Negroni, as the flavours blend perfectly - however it also makes a delicious and intruiging gin & tonic.
Take a large glass filled with ice and add 50ml of the gin. Gently pour over 150 - 200ml of tonic (we like Fentimans Connoisseurs Tonic here - but their Valencian Orange works too), and stir gently. Garnish with a few juniper berries and a slice of orange.
