The Renaissance was an age when scientists, artists, and inventors shared a quest for mastery in their fields. Dr. Sylvius, a well-known Dutch medical professor of that time, fulfilled this quest with his timeless innovation. He taught at Leyden University, located in Holland. Leyden University is proud to be known as the birthplace of gin. The history of Leyden Dry Gin dates back to the Renaissance period, a time of discovery and of pride in craftsmanship. Its exceptional quality is a model for the ideals of that day. Leyden Dry Gin is twice distilled in the most modern and technologically advanced column still, then distilled once in an old, traditional potstill as done for centuries. The use of these three distillations provides Leyden Dry Gin with higher quality alcohol while maintaining an unprecedented level of smoothness. Every batch of Leyden Dry Gin is handcrafted using traditional methods of distillation, creating an exceptional smoothness. Only the heart of the distillate is used, resulting in the finest quality product available.