10 Best Jenever Gin Brands June 2015

#1 of 10 Leading Jenever Gin Labels of 2015 - Citadelle Reserve Gin is put through a long aging process in seasoned French Oak barrels to give it the quality flavor and smooth feel that consumers are used to getting from Citadelle. The Reserve Gin was created in 2008 and has already been awarded the title of Best Jenever Gin Brand. There are 19 different botanicals including flowers, citrus, and spices that give Reserve its' unique flavor. In 2012, the master blender added yuzu, génépi and bleuet flavors to the other botanicals to enhance the complex flavor of the Reserve Blend. The lightly charred oak barrels mellows the flavor before bottling.

#2 of 10 Top Jenever Gin Labels of 2015 - Diep 9 Young Grain Genever Gin is crafted in small copper pots. The drink originated in Belgium. The company ferments its own grains that are used in making gin. There is an oily appearance to the drink as well as a color that is similar to sap. There are notes of cinnamon and vanilla when smelling the gin. Notes of citrus and vanilla are present when drinking. The drink has a warm finish that leaves a tingling feeling on the palate.

#3 of 10 Top Jenever Gin Labels of 2015 - Bols Barrel Aged Genever Gin is imported by New York. It has been aged for at least 18 months and has an alcohol content of 42%. This is a rare gin as it's aged in Limousine Oak barrels. Although the drink is clear, there is a golden tint. There is a smell of bread to the gin when smelling. Licorice, juniper and anise are some of the scents that are first noticed. There are floral notes when tasting followed by hints of citrus and pepper.

#4 of 10 Top Jenever Gin Labels of 2015 - Few American Gin is a Best Jenever Gin Brand made by Few Spirits. Their Gin is made in small batches with juniper berries, vanilla, and lemon peel. Few takes premium quality grains and distills them in their timeless technique that has been perfected over the years. It is handcrafted by their master blender to achieve the perfect flavor profile. Once the Gin is distilled, it is placed in small casks until it reaches the exact age that Few expects from their spirits. The American Gin is then bottled on the premises to ensure the same quality that consumers have come to expect from the brand.

#5 of 10 Best Jenever Gin Labels of 2015 - Aviation Dutch Style Gin has a 40% alcohol content. The gin is a product that is distilled in Oregon. It has a clear appearance with a slight oily consistency. This is often a sign that there is a good bit of flavor in the drink. There are several notes on smelling the gin. Lavender is prominent as well as anise, coriander and orange. When drinking, there are notes of flowers and a few spices. It is a gin that leaves a tingling sensation in the mouth when finishing.

#6 of 10 Leading Jenever Gin Labels of 2015 - Genevieve Genever Style Gin is crafted in a unique process allowing it to be named one of the Best Jenever Gin Brands. Genevieve Gin starts out as a grain mash that is blended with juniper berries and other quality botanicals in an old pot still. The distillation process gives the Gin a strong flavor that consumers say tastes the best when it is served over ice. Shaken is the preferred method of serving Genevieve Genever Style Gin, according to Anchor Distilling. Once placed over ice, the Gin takes on a cloudy look meaning that it is perfectly ready to drink.

#7 of 10 Leading Jenever Gin Labels of 2015 - Ketel 1 Originale Graanjenever is a clear gin that comes in a tall bottle with a tan topper. The original recipe of the drink used beer and grain flavors during the distillation process. Rye and wheat are grains used in making the gin. It is aged for about one year in an oak barrel before it's bottled. Since there are no prominent notes on tasting, the gin is ideal for mixing with other drinks, especially those that have a fruit component.

#8 of 10 Best Jenever Gin Labels of 2015 - Filliers No. 28 Dry Gin is made by a company that began in the 1700s. It is still a family owned company. The gin is aged in a barrel to trap the flavors from the ingredients that are used in the distillation process. This isn't a completely clear gin as there are hints of yellow. There are notes of juniper and lemon when smelling along with a buttery consistency when tasting. Spices enter the palate before the soothing flavors of vanilla, orange and lemon.

#9 of 10 Top Jenever Gin Labels of 2015 - Oregon Spirit Distillers Merrylegs Gin is one that has subtle hints of several floral ingredients. These ingredients are locally grown in Oregon. Juniper berries are a prominent ingredient and are evident when smelling and tasting. This is one of the only remaining gins that are infused with botanicals. When tasting the gin, you can detect evergreen as well as some spicy notes. There is a smooth initial taste with a warming finish from the spices that are used.

#10 of 10 Leading Jenever Gin Labels of 2015 - Wigle Ginever Gin is a clear drink that comes in a small bottle with a green label. This is a gin that is warm from the time you taste it to the finishing notes. Hints of spices that are often used in baking are present as well as juniper berries. The berries aren't at the forefront as cardamom and pepper are brought forth as upper notes. There are floral notes as a finish, but even this is spicy because of the pepper.