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Everything we have from Beefeater
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The last big gin still made in London
London appears on countless gin bottles, but hardly anyone still distils there. Gordon’s and Tanqueray left for Scotland in 1998. Beefeater stayed, and is still made in Kennington.
We have the classic bottle, the 24 that includes Chinese and Japanese tea, and two fruity versions. If you do not know which one you need, just give us a call. That is what we are here for.
The five bottles we have are
A pharmacist who let it soak for twenty-four hours
- The brand in four moments
- 1863James Burrough buys a distillery in Chelsea for 400 pounds.
- 1876He puts together the recipe that would become Beefeater.
- 1908Move to Lambeth.
- 1958To Kennington, where the distillery still stands.
James Burrough was a pharmacist before he became a distiller. In 1863 he bought an existing distillery in Chelsea for four hundred pounds; well over ten years later he put together the recipe that would make his name.
The name refers to the Yeomen Warders, the guards of the Tower of London who have been called ‘beefeaters’ since the fifteenth century. They still appear on the label.
What gives the gin its character is the way of working: the nine botanicals (including juniper berries, coriander seed, angelica root, almond, liquorice, and the peel of lemon and Seville orange) steep for twenty-four hours in the alcohol before distilling. That is long; many houses skip that step or keep it short.
Of the big brands, Beefeater is the only one still distilled in London itself.
What does the 24 stand for?
For the twenty-four hours that the botanicals steep. In this bottle twelve botanicals go in instead of nine, including Chinese green tea and Japanese sencha. That makes it softer and slightly more floral than the classic bottle, pleasant in a martini, whereas the regular Beefeater really comes into its own in a gin and tonic.
Frequently asked questions about Beefeater
How much Beefeater does ’t Bockje have in stock?
Five bottles: the classic London Dry, a set with a glass, the Beefeater 24, the Blood Orange and the London Pink.
Is Beefeater really still made in London?
Yes, in Kennington. Of the big international gin brands, Beefeater is the only one still distilled within the city; Gordon’s and Tanqueray moved to Scotland in 1998.
What does the 24 stand for?
For the twenty-four hours the botanicals soak in the alcohol before distilling. Twelve botanicals go into that bottle, including Chinese green tea and Japanese sencha.
Which botanicals are in the classic Beefeater?
Nine: juniper, coriander seed, angelica root, angelica seed, liquorice, almond, orris root and the peel of lemon and Seville orange.
Where does the name come from?
After the Yeomen Warders, the guards of the Tower of London who have been called ‘beefeaters’ since the fifteenth century. They are on the label.
Which Beefeater should you choose?
The classic London Dry for a gin and tonic. If you want to drink it neat or make a martini, the 24 is the better choice.
Does ’t Bockje also ship Beefeater abroad?
Yes. We ship to around forty countries. Email info@bockje.nl if you want to know whether your country is included.
Order, collect or drop by
- In stock in our shop at Brink 2 in Bathmen
- Available to order online and have delivered, including abroad
- Order online or collect in Bathmen
- Personal advice via 0570 541 278 or info@bockje.nl
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday 09.00–18.00, Saturday 09.00–17.00. Closed Monday and Sunday
Wij verkopen geen alcohol aan personen onder de 18 jaar. NIX18.
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Brink 2, Bathmen
All our stock is in the shop, not in a warehouse somewhere else. If you walk in with a name you couldn't find anywhere, it is often simply here on the shelf. You can also call: 0570 541 278.
Wij verkopen geen alcohol aan personen onder de 18 jaar. NIX18
- Tuesday to Friday 09.00 – 18.00
- Saturday 09.00 – 17.00
- Monday and Sunday closed