Bobby's Schiedam Dry Gin 70cl - Exceptional Blend of Indonesian Botanicals and Traditional Gin Ingredients - 42% ABV - Premium Bottle Makes a Great Gin Gift

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Embark on a flavor adventure with Bobby's Gin, an exceptional spirit that pays homage to the rich history of Dutch genever and the vibrant spices of the East. We’re your guide, your host, here for novice and connoisseur alike, to share our passion and expertise on a journey from the essentials to the exceptional. A Dutch gin which was launched in 2014, Bobby's Schiedam Dry Gin features a recipe inspired by the creator's grandfather, Bobby Alfons. Other sources claim that gin was first used by nervous British soldiers to calm their nerves before battle during the Eighty Year War. The gin is crafted at a family distillery located in Schiedam, the birthplace of jenever and a historic hub of Dutch distillation.

Nose: floral at first, with rose notes coming to the fore, with lemon and lemongrass falling in line behind it. Tasting Notes: Bobby’s Schiedam Dry Gin is a fragrant and complex gin, made with a combination of local and exotic botanicals. We bring the classic ‘kruik’ bottle into the 21st century by screen-printing the beautiful brown and grey smoked glass with a traditional Indonesian ikat pattern,” says founder Sebastiaan Van Bokkel. The taste experience begins with a burst of invigorating citrus freshness, followed by the vibrant presence of juniper. Note: if the mix is to be kept warm for an extended time the spices should be removed once you are happy with the flavour, otherwise it will become astringent.Raised on the vibrant spices which once drove the Dutch to the Indies during the 17th and 18th century spice trade, he fell in love with Genever and began playing around with infusions, pairing the spices of his youth with Dutch spirits, just as the Dutch did long ago. Overall, Bobby’s Gin is a unique and award-winning gin that brings together the flavours of both Dutch and Indonesian traditions, creating a distinctive and flavorful spirit. In accordance with the NSW Liquor Act 2007, it is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of, a person under the ages of 18 years.

Interestingly, the team use a fractional distillation technique to produce the spirit, distilling the botanicals separately in either 600 litre or 3000 litre copper pot stills to achieve the required flavours.If you like a crisp vodka-like drink with amazing aromatics (juniper, clove, lemongrass), you will absolutely love this gin. Bobby’s Gin is a unique gin that combines Dutch gin traditions with Indonesian spices to create a harmonious and balanced flavour profile. Bobby’s is a unique blend of Indonesian spice and traditional botanicals, of which include lemongrass, rosehip, juniper, cloves.

Using the historic recipe as a starting point, this evolved into the final botanical line up that combines traditional Indonesian ingredients and spices, alongside the typical gin ingredients. This recognition is a testament to the exceptional quality and craftsmanship that goes into every bottle. The spicy, lemony not-lemony nature would make it a good gin for when you crave a citrus-forward gin in the colder months. There may be extra charges for some postcodes including but not limited to Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands, and British overseas territories. It was the founders grandfather, Bobby Alfons, who unwittingly created this recipe of Dutch Courage and Indonesian Spirit.Bobby loved Dutch Genever, but missed the taste of home, so he started infusing it with Indonesian spices and herbs, unknowingly creating his own gin and laying down the foundation for Bobby’s Gin.