Meyendel Distillers Korenwijn Batch 1 50cl

Meyendel Distillers Korenwijn Batch 1 is a beautiful tribute to one of the finest Dutch distilling traditions. In style, korenwijn sits somewhere between jenever and whisky: fuller, maltier and richer than jonge jenever, while still keeping that recognisable Dutch spice and soft grain character. A characterful Dutch spirit, made with the refinement of a small distillery from The Hague.

Meyendel Distillers is located in the heart of The Hague and draws inspiration from the Meijendel dune area between The Hague and Wassenaar. That gives its spirits a clear local identity: distinctive, artisanal and rooted in its surroundings. This Batch 1 is not a standard bottle to hide at the back of the cabinet, but something to enjoy slowly. Think malt, grain, gentle spice, light oak and a warm, rounded structure.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Rounded and malty with notes of grain, rye bread, gentle spice and a touch of vanilla. Behind that come light oak notes, honey and a subtle fresh spiciness.

Palate

Full and smooth with a clear malty base. Grain, soft caramel, light spices and a small herbal edge come together nicely. Richer than jonge jenever, yet still elegant and easy to enjoy. A fine balance between Dutch tradition and modern craft.

Finish

Medium length and warming with lingering malt, gentle spice, light oak and friendly grain sweetness.

Serving and pairing tips

Serve lightly chilled or at room temperature in a tulip glass or small tasting glass. Delicious neat as a digestif, but also excellent with aged cheese, dry sausage, rye bread with herring or a good Dutch snack board.

For a modern serve, try this korenwijn in a Dutch Old Fashioned with a little sugar syrup and bitters. Simple, stylish and surprisingly delicious.

Meyendel Distillers

Meyendel Distillers is rooted in the Dutch Meijendel dune area: a unique natural landscape between The Hague and Wassenaar, where sea, sand, wind and wild botanicals come together. This environment is an important source of inspiration for the distillery and gives its drinks a recognisable local character.

Working in small batches, with pure ingredients and a clear love of craft, Meyendel Distillers creates liqueurs and spirits that are fresh, distinctive and approachable. This Korenwijn Batch 1 fits that style perfectly: Dutch in origin, The Hague in character and made to be enjoyed slowly.