13/06/2022
Jenever, the first incarnation of Gin, was named after the Dutch word for Juniper and originated in the Netherlands in the 17th century. First produced and sold for its medicinal properties by pharmacists, it was soon taxed by the Dutch government and woven into the vast Dutch trading system, once they realized its less than medicinal effects. After the ascension of the Dutch King, William of Orange, to the throne of England, an increased amount of Jenever was imported to the country. This likely led to the creation of Gin as we know it today. However, it still shares many qualities with its original counterpart including its main component, Juniper Berries.
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