Gingenever

Jonge Genever

Developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as Dutch distillers responded to the rising popularity of lighter spirits (London Dry, vodka predecessors) by creating a gentler, more mixable genever style. The name 'jonge' (young) refers to the style's newer origin, not actual age.

Flavor Profile

Still distinct from London Dry — more body, slight grain character — but smoother and more neutral than Oude Genever. Lighter malt presence, cleaner finish. In the same general neighborhood as London Dry while retaining genever's characteristic grain note.

Key Producers

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Rutte Jonge Genever

Classic example of the lighter style

EU-regulated sub-style of Genever. Maximum 15% malt wine content. Maximum 10g/L sugar. Produced as a lighter style in the late 19th/early 20th century to compete with the cleaner, neutral spirits becoming popular in other markets.