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Let talk about Genever vs Gin (or Jenever vs Gin) But It is hard to do this without talking about their origins and history because Gin is essentially an immigrant child of Geneva. At the core, these distillates are essentially the same; a juniper-flavored spirit. Look a little closer though and you’ll be able to{…}
Gin is a beverage that has existed for longer than most, from dutch geneva to the gin we know today. It can take on many forms and be prepared in a variety of what depending on where you’re from and what botanicals are selected to be used. But, despite being around for so long, a{…}
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