s Gin, in time-honoured tradition, is sealed with a wooden cork carrying the symbol of Herman Jansen Manufaktur, the manufacturer.

The flavour profile is then enriched by a herbaceous blend of Indonesian spices infused with the traditional gin botanicals.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. s Gin is something special because of its exotic botanicals, such as coriander, cloves, lemon grass, and cubeb pepper.

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. 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. Distilled in small batches, Bobby's Gin showcases the perfect combination of traditional and contemporary techniques. 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. 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.The smooth and well-balanced nature of Bobby's Gin makes it a versatile choice for classic gin cocktails or for exploring innovative mixology creations. 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. Bobby's Gin has received numerous accolades and awards, including the prestigious Gold Medal at the International Spirits Competition. Also sign me up for newsletters so I can get special offers, recommendations, and expert advice to my inbox!

My rule of life prescribed as an absolutely sacred rite smoking cigars and also the drinking of alcohol before, after and if need be during all meals and in the intervals between them.

Botanicals including juniper, coriander seed, fennel and rosehips are used to make Bobby's 'Schiedam Dry Gin' and create a balance between East and West. The recipe used to create this fantastic gin came from the grandfather of the creator, and includes local ingredients from Holland and Indonesia including rosehip, peppers, lemongrass, juniper (of course! By combining local botanicals such as juniper and rosehips with the exotic spice and cloves of lemongrass and cubeb pepper, Sebastiaan has created a unique recipe that creates one exceptional gin. However, you can also accept or reject further cookies at any time or specify which of these cookies you would like to agree to.