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Rutte Old Simon Genever
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Rutte Old Simon Genever

3.56 Decent

7 reviews7 ratings

90 critic score

Gin Genever Netherlands No age statement 35% ABV

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About this bottle

Rutte Old Simon Genever honors the company's founder, Simon Rutte, and recreates the original recipe he utilized when the distillery opened in 1872. The precise formula remains undisclosed but is known to incorporate thirteen botanicals, including juniper, celery, and roasted nuts, alongside other herbs.

How it tastes

Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Rich 75
Juniper 65
Spicy 50
Earthy 45
Sweet 35
Herbal 35
Oily 15
Bitter 15

Reviews

Showing the most detailed of 3 parsed reviews.

Rose Palma 4.0

This is incredible! So light and perfectly balanced on the palate, offering a little bit of everything!

Murray Trujillo 3.5

Very nutty, the alcohol is hard to detect, rather bland but pairs well with cheese or meats!

Sandy Pulliam 4.0

Nutty. A touch sweet.

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