description Bobby's Schiedam Dry Gin Overview
Bobby's Schiedam Dry Gin originates from Schiedam, Netherlands, reflecting the city’s historic role in gin production. This craft gin employs locally grown botanicals alongside Indonesian spices, resulting in a distinct juniper-heavy taste. It is particularly appealing to those interested in traditional Dutch distillation techniques and exploring complex spice profiles within a dry gin style.
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Which Indonesian spices are used in Bobby's Schiedam Dry Gin?
Its Indonesian side includes lemongrass, cloves, cinnamon, and cubeb pepper. These are combined with established gin botanicals such as juniper, coriander, fennel seed, and rose hips.
Who is the Bobby behind Bobby's Gin?
The gin was inspired by Jacobus Alfons, known as Bobby, who moved from Indonesia to the Netherlands in 1950. His grandsons Sebastiaan and David drew on his habit of flavoring jenever with Indonesian spices.
What tonic and garnish suit Bobby's Gin?
The producer's signature Bobby and Tonic pairs the gin with premium tonic water. An orange slice studded with cloves reinforces the citrus and spice notes rather than hiding them under lime.
How is Bobby's Gin different from Bobby's Jenever?
Bobby's Schiedam Dry Gin is juniper-led and bottled as a modern dry gin at 42% alcohol by volume. Bobby's Jenever uses a maltier Dutch spirit style, so it tastes rounder and more cereal-driven.
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