Netherlands

Rose Finch Gin is a traditional pink gin and a bundle of contradictions; the pale pink colour hints at sweetness, but to sip results in a smooth yet spicy taste. The floral bouquet is almost overpowering initially, yet blends seamlessly with tonics to create a light, summery gin and tonic.

Rose Finch, is the ambassador who speaks of freedom to chose. Inspired by the journey that the little Rose Finch bird goes on each year, you might think that this drift migrant is free to chose her destiny.  Yet by being at the mercy of the wind is she really an advocate of free choice? Is she really free to go where she wants or is she a passenger on the voyage? In the end, Rose Finch gin, our most popular gin speaks to mind-set. Are you free in your thought and actions? Do you make choice freely or are you swayed by convention and end up following the norm?

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Driftwood Distillery Rose Finch Craft Gin

Driftwood Distillery

Chow Hound Gin at 44% abv is a playful gin with an emphasis on the cardamom, coriander and cinnamon, which results in a warm spicy gin, perfect for the autumn and winter.

Chow Hound gin is based on the American mission that happened at the end of WWII. So using our Chocolate Labrador as inspiration created a character that speaks of determination, salvation and ingenuity. 

After the winter of desperation when over 20,000 dutch died from starvation and just before the peace treaties were signed, an agreement was made between both sides to allow USA and UK airforces to drop food parcels over the Netherlands without the threat of bombing from the ground. The food that was dropped over Valkenburg where we are based was from the US airforce and they called their mission Operation Chow Hound.

Driftwood Distillery Chow Hound Craft Gin

The JVS Gin is a navy style of gin, so it’s a little stronger at 55% abv so to give it the right profile we use the cooler botanicals such as rosemary and lemon thyme along with a narrower distillation cut to deliver a high quality, strong yet smooth gin. Great aromas of juniper and herbal notes come bursting through as you sip it neat or mix it up.

JVS Gin is named after Jan Van Speyk, a Dutch naval hero. As with many heroes, the stories have become embellished over time and we grew to like the young man who was determined never to surrender regardless of the threat!  As an orphan, JVS grew up in Amsterdam and was trained as a tailor.  His heart yearned for adventure though and he retrained as a sailor and went to protect the Dutch Trade lanes. During the Dutch war of independence, he did not realise that his ship was being blown close to the coast and that the Belgians were approaching.  Too late, he had to take action, and blew himself and his crew up!

Foolhardy or brave, reckless or determined, whichever way you look at it, Jan Van Speyk lived and died for what he believed in. In an age when our way of life can feel under threat, would you stand up for what you hold dear? How far would you go?

Navy Strength Gin

Driftwood Distillery JVS Navy Craft Gin

Donkey Jack gin was the first gin in the Driftwood portfolio. It’s a London dry style of gin with a strong juniper backbone that showcases the citrus elements of sweet orange peel and dried lemon zest to perfection.

This is a smooth gin that forms the base for many cocktail recipes, and the tangy elements of lemon play well with vermouths making it the perfect companion for a dry martini.

Donkey Jack is based on an American detective called Ken. Ken worked for 25 years in the murder and gang strike force.

When asked why Ken worked for so long in a job where the worst side of human society was on show every day, his answer was “some people are just born to protect and serve!” He also introduced us to the work of Lieutenant Dave Grossman who inspired him to continue everyday.

Driftwood Distillery Donkey Jack Craft Gin

Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water

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Basil Leaf

Orange

Bobby's is a unique blend of Indonesian spice and traditional botanicals. Spicy and fragrant on the nose, a fresh burst of lemon grass and herbs at first sip and with a slight hum of pepper.
Traditional Indonesian botanicals and spices give Bobby's Schiedam Dry Gin its unique flavor profile. Bobby's Schiedam Dry Gin only uses organic ingredients to create its characteristic scent and taste.
Botanicals such as juniper, fennel and rose hips make Bobby's a ‘Schiedam Dry Gin’ and create the balance between east and west.

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New Western Dry Gin

Bobby's Schiedam Dry Gin

Bobby's Gin Company 

Herman Jansen Beverages Nederland BV

Der Black Tomato Gin kommt aus einem kleinen Fischerdorf namens Bruinisse. Der Gin wird aus schwarzen Tomaten hergestellt und ist zu 100% vegetarisch. Das Wasser, das für die Herstellung verwendet wird, stammt aus dem größten Nationalpark in Hollands Oosterschelde. Die verwendeten Tomaten stammen aus Italien bzw. Sizilien. Sie werden von Hand gepflückt und zerdrückt bevor sie mazeriert werden. Beim Black Tomato wird der Wacholder bewusst in den Hintergrund gedrängt und die Tomate hervorzuheben. 

New Western Gin

Black Tomato Gin

Black Tomato Spirit

Sh*t Gin is a super fresh Dry Gin, 100% spectacular &amp; sustainable, made from wasted bread. 

It has a very bright taste of soft nutty and baked bread aromas with a juniper core and a touch of bergamot and floral over the top. Dried spice and orange peel on the finish. Persistent freshness on the tongue. 

Each bottle of Sh*t Gin contains more than 1 kg of good old bread of high quality from overproduction. 
 
Perfect Serve: 
Sh*t Gin 4,5cl + Elderflower Syrup 2,5cl + Homemade Basil Syrup 1cl + Lime Juice 2,5cl + 5 Basil Leaves = Sh*t N°1 &nbsp;

Dry Gin

Sh*t Gin

The Good Shit Company

P. Melchers Distilleries B.V.

Based on the very same recipe as the Authentic Gin 1689, in historic times they would mix this spirit with bruised strawberries and raspberries, hence, creating the worlds first pink gin or cocktail.
Reduced in alcoholic strength to 38.5%, this first Dutch Pink Gin has a red fruity nose and blends well with the spiciness of the original gin.&nbsp;
A 100% sugar-free pink gin, which is fantastic to drink during the summertime and amazing to use in cocktails.

1689 Dutch Pink Gin

Amsterdam Craft Gin Company 

The Amsterdam gin brand Gin 1689 is based on the 350-year-old gin recipe dating back from the time that William of Orange the Third, made gin popular with the British population and the gin craze started.&nbsp;
Gin 1689 is the oldest gin in the world!&nbsp;
Since the launch we booked many successes with the highlight of winning Gold at the Gin Masters in London in the premium category.
 
With a strong juniper and nutty nose, this gin is well balanced with fruity notes (dried quince and pippin), citrusy sharpness and zestyness (Dried orange and lemon peel) and a warm Mixture of spices (Nutmeg, aniseeds and cloves). A strong wellrounded gin, smooth as can be.

London Dry Gin

1689 Authentic Dutch Dry Gin

Inspired by Michelin star chefs who use Bourbon vanilla in their kitchen to create culinary magic, the makers of Sir Edmond Gin gave this fantastic ingredient the main stage in their gin. Sir Edmond Gin originated from a simple idea: to create a gin that stands out and is truly different. Unique, versatile and full of character. This great Gin has been awarded several times with various medals and can be found in the high-end restaurants and cocktail bars.

Sir Edmond Gin

Sir Edmond B.V.

Only three botanicals are known: peach, raspberry and rose. These three ingredients are clearly to taste in the gin. Otherwise, relatively little is known about the manufacturing process.

NOLET’S Silver Gin features a unique combination of botanicals never before used in gin that was created for a new generation of gin drinkers. The floral and fruit-forward gin is bottled at 47.6% Alc./Vol. (95.2 Proof).

NOLET'S Silver Gin

Nolet Spirits U.S.A.

CATZ® Dry Gin wird in Schiedam in einer der ältesten Branntweinbrennereien der Niederlande destilliert. 
Der Alkoholgehalt beträgt 48,2 %, und alle Kräuter (u.a. Wacholder, Kardamom, Koriander, Cayennepfeffer und Engelwurz) werden einzeln destilliert. Die Beigabe der verfeinerten Bergamotte-Frucht sorgt zusätzlich für den ausgesprochen frischen Geschmack. 

GESCHMACKSBESCHREIBUNG
Der Duft ist kräftig, würzig und fruchtig, mit Akzenten von Wacholder und Angelikawurzel (Engelwurz). Herrliche Aromen mit einer fruchtigen Note von Bergamotte. Breit und vollmundig im Geschmack, mit einem Anflug von Zimt, endend in einem frischen Abgang, in dem der Zitrusgeschmack vorherrscht.

CATZ Dry Gin

Catz Distillers

Based on the original and centuries old Dutch dry gin recipe, HANAMI gin is infused with the true essence of distinctive cherry blossom and herbs. These botanicals are brought together in our own closely guarded recipe but rest assured all are carefully selected and tested for utmost purity and quality.

Fresh nose with a light creaminess, then pine and pepper.
Gentle green floral aromas. Soft. A bit hot on the palate with a thick texture. spiky green characters and zesty citrus finish.

Hanami Dry Gin

Dutch Courage dry gin is distilled from Nine botanicals: juniper berries and iris root from Italy, coriander from Morocco, angelica, sweet oranges and fresh whole lemons from Spain, liquorice root from India, cardamom and whole vanilla beans from Madagascar.

The gin is distilled using a unique distillation method with separate distillation of each botanical so producing a fresh, complex and layered flavour from a total of 14 distillations.

Tasting notes:
The nose is clean with fresh citrus and earthy juniper notes and a beguiling hint of spice and vanilla. The balance of Zuidam Dry Gin makes it perfect for a refreshing Gin and Tonic or a perfect Dry Martini. 

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