When the Dutch invented Genever, neutral alcohol hadn't been invented yet. As a result, Dutch Gin, or Genever, starts with a "maltwine", a white whiskey. Where gin is a neutral or vodka redistilled with herbs, genever is whiskey redistilled with herbs. And because the alcohol has a distinct grain taste, Genever is a product you can barrel age. A very interesting products, because it combines whiskey making skills, with herbs lore, and barrel aging experience. Here is a nice movie on how Dutch Gin or Genever is made ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WcCF1jKj7Y

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