Malty & savoury, with layers of spice, damp grain & freshly baked bread. Sweet & spicy, with caraway & brown sugar notes capped by cinnamon toast & a hint of sweet cream. Old Simon is a genever, a traditional Dutch spirit from which gin evolved. Old Simon is prepared according to the old recipes of Rutte's founder Simon Rutte & is distilled from grains, herbs & juniper berries. Nuts are a crucial element in its composition & are roasted before being added to the still along with the herbs.