Freeland Spirits Geneva Gin
Freeland Spirits Geneva Gin is a 750mL genever-style gin bottled at 45% ABV (90 proof), handcrafted grain-to-glass in Portland, Oregon, on a base of Oregon-grown rye distilled in a copper pot still with seven botanicals, including Willamette Valley hazelnuts. It is Freeland's Pacific Northwest take on genever, the Dutch predecessor of gin — a style homage, not a Dutch genever. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 45% (90 proof) — brand-reported via syndicated producer copy (see flag)
- Size: 750mL
- Base: Oregon-grown rye
- Botanicals: Seven, distilled in a copper pot still; Willamette Valley hazelnuts named
- Style: Genever-style American gin
- Origin: Portland, Oregon, USA (Freeland Spirits)
Portland Rye in the Dutch Mother Style
Freeland Spirits is a women-owned Portland distillery founded by Jill Kuehler — the name honours her grandmother Freeland — with Molly Troupe as Master Distiller. Geneva showcases Oregon rye rather than a neutral base, giving the genever style a rich local grain backbone. Explore the house on the Freeland vendor page, or browse our gin collection.
Tasting Notes
Per the brand's published notes: a rich grain backbone from the rye, peaks of alluring spice, and hints of Willamette Valley hazelnut. A tasting note Freeland itself republishes adds fresh-baked-bread aroma with buckwheat and hazelnut on the palate.
How to Enjoy
The brand's own direction: sip it neat, or stir it into a classic whiskey cocktail — the rye base is built for exactly that crossover. The flagship gin is in our gin collection as Freeland Spirits Gin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Geneva a genever?
It is a genever-style gin made in Portland, Oregon — inspired by genever, the Dutch predecessor of gin, but produced outside the genever appellations, so it is classed as a style, not a Dutch genever.
What grain is it made from?
Oregon-grown rye, which the brand showcases for its rich grain backbone. No malt-wine component is claimed by the brand for this product.
What botanicals are in it?
Seven botanicals distilled in a copper pot still; the brand names Willamette Valley hazelnuts as the signature local botanical and does not enumerate the rest.
Oregon rye, hazelnuts, and a Dutch accent — order Freeland Geneva online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.