Bols corenwijn 2 jaar vatgerijpt

Nose: Fragrant resinous oak, pot-pourri, an oily aroma like turpentine wood, cider, malt vinegar, sweet corn, linseed oil. Palate: A sweet and mild malty arrival that becomes warming and herbal as it develops. There's a hint of juniper, coriander, and other spices along with some cask influence. The palate is well-balanced and has a lightly oily texture. Finish: Medium. The malt character from the palate gently fades into an aftertaste that is initially slightly bitter/sour but ultimately sweet. An excellent spirit that can be enjoyed neat, over ice, with a spot of bitters, or as a mixer. Corenwyn differs from genever by containing a higher proportion of malt spirit, and it is more likely that corenwyn will be aged. There is a clear progression within this family of spirits. Jonge genever is the closest to gin, having a relatively low malt spirit content and a similar herbal character, though the botanicals are more subtle and muted. Oude genever has more malt spirit content and may be either unaged or aged for a few years. Corenwyn (i.e., corn-wine) is at least 51% malt spirit and usually matured for at least 2-3 years, but it can be aged longer, and I've seen examples that are 12 years old. As it ages, the barrel influence becomes profound, and resinous qualities take over the profile. I enjoy old corenwyn very much, but not as an everyday drink, and jonge genever is acceptable but a little ordinary. For me, the sweet spots are in the middle: oude genever and young corenwyn, where the spirit and barrel are in a pleasant state of balance. I could drink this as an everyday beverage, and if whisky weren't available, it would be my preferred spirit. "Very Good": 85/100 (4 stars)

Soft grain spirit. Slightly sweet, malty, fruity, and gently spicy.

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