Dutch gin, known as Jenever (or Genever) is a distinctly different drink from English-style gin. English gins are made from a mash of mixed cereal grains; Dutch gin is made from malted grains which gives it a similar characteristic to
whisky. Jenever is typically lower in alcohol and more strongly flavoured than London gin. There are two types of Dutch gin: Oude or ?old? relates to the old recipe. Jonge (young or new recipe) Jenever is contains only up to 5% malt spirit and is cleaner, drier and lighter. Schiedam in South Holland, was famous for its jenever and this is where De Kuyper is based.De Kuyper Jenever is a blend of triple distilled malt spirit, with juniper berries and other herbs added in the fourth distillation. De Kuyper Jenever combines the best characteristics of both Jonge and Oude Jenever.