Hollands gin (8)

I believe the answer is:

schnapps

(Other definitions for schnapps that I've seen before include "Strong spirits drunk in northern Europe, strong on consonants" , "Dutch or German spirit" , "German alcoholic spirit" , "Various strong spirits drunk in N Europe, consonant heavy" , "Strong (Dutch?) liquor" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sunday Times.

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