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Gin of the month April
GIN 1689
AUTHENTIC DUTCH
ORANGE GIN
Taste The Legacy
In 1689, William of Orange sailed from the Netherlands to England and took the English throne during what became known as the Glorious Revolution.
Gin 1689 builds its story around that moment, describing it as the time when William brought Dutch Genever with him to London and helped make gin popular there.
On its own site, the brand calls that legacy “history worth repeating, it takes one historical moment and gives it a modern, orange-coloured twist.
Gin1689 Dutch Orange Gin is a smooth and fruity gin with refined citrus aromas, inspired by an authentic 17th-century recipe from the era in which William of Orange became King of England.
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For April, that feels right.
There is a certain logic to choosing orange gin for a month that leads straight into King’s Day (april 27), but the real charm sits deeper than the colour.
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This bottle connects Dutch identity, a royal story, and the moment gin began to move from a Dutch habit into English drinking culture.
That makes it a rightful Gin of the month April.
And then, this year, there’s another moment where orange takes over.
World Cup nights. (june 14th, first Dutch match against Japan)
The streets turn orange, shirts, flags, faces.
Everything.
That same colour, rooted in the House of Orange and the legacy of William of Orange, became the symbol of Dutch identity and unity.
And somehow, this gin fits right into that, as something that belongs there.
On the table during a match.
In hand when the game slows down.
Shared when the moment matters.
Because if there’s one thing the Dutch don’t do halfway, it’s orange.
GIN 1689
Authentic Dutch
Orange Gin
Citrus with a story behind it.
Bright, smooth, historic.
Tasting notes
When I open it:
Soft citrus comes first.
Orange leads clearly, but without turning too sweet or sticky. There is a rounded freshness to it, with a gentle juniper/gin base underneath.
When I taste it:
Smooth and fruity.
The orange note sits front and centre, supported by a balanced structure that keeps it fresh rather than sugary. Some gentle spices in the background.
It feels approachable, easy, and made for drinking.
Bottled at 40% ABV but it feels firmer and stronger but still smooth, fruity, and very well balanced.
When I swallow it:
Clean, mellow, and lightly citrus-driven.
The orange remains for a while, then settles into a soft spicy finish.
Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied.
Rounded and accessible, with enough structure to hold up great in a Gin & Tonic.
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Best serve suggestion
Gin & Tonic with a premium tonic. Garnish with orange peel.
Keep it simple. This gin already tells the story on its own.
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When tasting this, something else came to me.
I cut an orange into wheels soaked them in a home made, handwarm, sugar syrup with basil for half an hour then dried them in the oven.
This was a combination that, when i brought the glass up to take a sip, made me pause to fully take in the aromas.
With th sip came the recognition and understanding.
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Gin.whis notes
What I like here is the balance between story and drinkability.
The William of Orange connection gives this gin its frame, but the orange character keeps it easy, bright, and timely for April.
It feels festive without becoming gimmicky and historical without becoming heavy-handed.
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Producer: 1689 Gin
Style: Dutch Orange Gin
ABV: 40%
Origin: The Netherlands