Bobby's Schiedam Dry Gin is a Dutch gin that combines traditional European distillation with Indonesian botanical influences, reflecting the heritage of its creator. Produced by Bobby's Gin in Schiedam, a city historically known for gin production, it is built on a base of malt spirit and distilled using a blend of classic gin botanicals alongside spices more commonly associated with Indonesian cuisine. The recipe was inspired by the grandfather of the brand's founder, who blended Dutch jenever with Indonesian spices at home. This concept has been translated into a modern gin using ingredients such as lemongrass, cloves, cubeb pepper, and coriander, alongside juniper. The production avoids shortcuts like artificial flavouring or post-distillation sweetening, relying instead on careful distillation to integrate the botanicals. It represents a crossover between traditional Dutch gin-making and Southeast Asian flavour influences, positioned as a more distinctive alternative within the dry gin category.
Tasting Notes
Nose:
Juniper, lemongrass, citrus, and light spice with hints of clove.
Palate:
Fresh and slightly spiced, with citrus, pepper, herbs, and subtle sweetness.
Finish:
Medium-length, with lingering spice, citrus, and a dry herbal edge.
