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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Inspired by their grandfather Bobby Alfons, who immigrated to the Netherlands from the Moluccan ‘spice island’ Ambon and infused Dutch jenever with a mixture of Indonesian spices, grandsons Sebastiaan and David embarked on a mission to revive this heritage. The spicy, lemony not-lemony nature would make it a good gin for when you crave a citrus-forward gin in the colder months. And while it packs some big and bold flavours, they combine to deliver a smooth, perfectly balanced spirit.

Infusing jenever with spices, creating his own Pinang Raci, was a daily routine for Grandfather Bobby. Bobby’s Gin is multilayered and soft on the nose – there is no spiritedness, yet it is incredibly fragrant. Tasting Notes: Bobby’s Schiedam Dry Gin is a fragrant and complex gin, made with a combination of local and exotic botanicals. It's made with a combination of local and exotic ingredients, including juniper, clove, lemongrass, cubeb peppers and rosehips.After almost two years of distilling, developing and refining, Bobby’s Schiedam Dry Gin was released in 2014. Bobby’s Gin combines the two worlds of East and West in a singular bottle by using botanicals from both sides of the world.

Grandfather Jacobus 'Bobby' Alfons, the inspiration and namesake of Bobby's Gin, was well known for skilfully infusing Dutch jenever with spices that reminded him of home: Naku on the island of Ambon. 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. It is one of the oldest (since 1777) and best (winner of world class distillery) family owned Distillery Herman Jansen.The aroma evolves further with floral hints and the subtle essence of orange blossom, eventually transitioning into a refreshing menthol breeze enriched with delicate pepper and spice notes. Combining Indonesian spices and more traditional gin botanicals, Bobby’s Schiedam Dry Gin has a complex flavour profile in which the refreshing zing of lemongrass comes through front and centre.

Available in a convenient 750ml bottle, Bobby's Gin is the perfect addition to any home bar or a thoughtful gift for gin enthusiasts. Inspired by his grandfather’s story he travelled to Schiedam, the city where gin originated and started work on creating a unique gin, blending the tradition of Schiedam Genever with the best Indonesian botanicals and spices. 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. Jacobus Alfons, or Bobby to his family and friends, was born in Indonesia but migrated to the Netherlands in 1950. s Gin, in time-honoured tradition, is sealed with a wooden cork carrying the symbol of Herman Jansen Manufaktur, the manufacturer.Bobby's Gin has received numerous accolades and awards, including the prestigious Gold Medal at the International Spirits Competition. Other sources claim that gin was first used by nervous British soldiers to calm their nerves before battle during the Eighty Year War. 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.

This exquisite gin offers a harmonious balance of flavors, making it a favorite among gin enthusiasts and connoisseurs. It was the founders grandfather, Bobby Alfons, who unwittingly created this recipe of Dutch Courage and Indonesian Spirit.The flavour profile is then enriched by a herbaceous blend of Indonesian spices infused with the traditional gin botanicals. Highlighting the meeting of Dutch and Indonesian flavours in the spirit, Bobby's Schiedam Dry Gin comes in a bottle which harks back to the style of vessel used to hold jenever, with a pattern inspired by Indonesian designs. The result is a smooth and sophisticated gin that is perfect for sipping neat, on the rocks, or in your favorite cocktail. So Bobby created his one spirit with spices and herbs from South East Asia and created the original Bobby's Schiedam Dry Gin. Heat up all the ingredients in a pan or tea urn, stir to dissolve the sugar, and then leave to infuse for 10-15 minutes.