About Barrel-Aged Genever

About Barrel-Aged Genever
Barrel-aged Genever from the Netherlands has been aged - often in small French oak barrels - for two to three years. Barrel aging adds complexity and results in genevers with a golden color and notes of yeast, pastry dough, raisin bread and crushed nuts. The finish is quite flavorful and earthy and quality is usually excellent. These are superb mixers for artisan cocktails.

Top Picks for Barrel-Aged Genever

Hooghoudt 23 Year Old Cask Strength Barrel-Aged Genever
97 points
$229
Lovers of Navy Strength Gin and well aged cask strength Scotch unite; this is an amazing experience that you need to taste.
Herman Jansen Notaris 3 Genever
94 points
$42
A lively, leathery tongue-tingling aged genever that will pop in cocktails.
Awards: 2021 Best Genever
Hooghoudt 6 Year Oloroso Cask Barrel-Aged Genever
93 points
$40
Pair this aged Genever with a cigar on a cool autumn night and ponder the layers of flavor complexity.
Zuidam Rye Genever
93 points
$39
A robust well-aged genever with lots of spicy herbal character for sipping or cocktails.
Hooghoudt 3 Year Bourbon Barrel Aged Genever
92 points
$25
Best Buy
This caters to both Genever and Whiskey lovers and will mix well in cocktails.
92 points $25 Best Buy
Hooghoudt 5 Year Barrel Aged Genever
92 points
$45
A Genever for a Whiskey drinker; dark and complex with loads of woody spice.
Zuidam Old 3 Barrel Rested Genever
92 points
$39
A seamless and satisfying aged genever with complex, finely meshed flavors and a long warming finish; genever for whisky fans.
Hooghoudt 3 Year Barrel Aged Peated Genever
89 points
$27
Lovable but unique; a great Gin substitute for the person that likes citrusy, smoky Single Malts.
Zuidam Old 5 Barrel Rested Genever
89 points
$44
A smooth and even genever that will appeal to blended bourbon and Scotch whisky fans.
Herman Jansen Notaris Bartenders Choice Rome Genever
89 points
$49
A rock-solid aged genever that will be versatile.