#jenever

Jenever was developed in the Netherlands during the 16th and 17th centuries. Originally used for medicinal purposes, the drink was flavored with juniper berries and became popular among Dutch soldiers and sailors.

British troops encountered jenever during wars in the Low Countries and later brought similar drinks back to England. Over time, this evolved into modern gin. Today, many historians consider Dutch jenever the ancestor of one of the world's most famous alcoholic beverages.

One Dutch drink helped inspire a global industry.

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I didn’t mention anything like that in the post (just checked to make sure...) but “Original Gin” - if there isn’t one called that, there should be! - is the Dutch / Belgian juniper-flavoured spirit called “jonge / oude jenever”. There are various brands; De Kuyper and Bols are probably the easiest to find.

It’s actually less strongly flavoured than the gins commonly found in a bar - Booths, Cork Dry, Tanqueray etc. - and when served freezer-cold as some places do, its taste is reduced even more.