Gin from the rest of the world at ’t Bockje Bathmen
26 bottles from nineteen makers, from Israel and Estonia to Norway, Italy and the United States. Here you will find the brands of which we stock one or two bottles and which fall outside the well-known gin countries, including the cheapest bottle of gin in the entire shop.
- 25bottles on this page
- 19various producers
- 13,99euros, the starting price
- 1gin that changes color
Gin is made everywhere
Gin no longer belongs to England alone. This page features a gin from Tel Aviv that has rested on oak, an Estonian one that changes colour as soon as tonic is added, an Italian one in a tin that looks like motor oil, and one with tomato as a botanical.
We stock one or two bottles from each of these makers. This is exactly where the adventure lies. If you are not sure which one to choose, just give us a call. That is what we are here for.
Nine bottles from Spain, Italy and France
Mediterranean herbs: rosemary, thyme, olive and citrus.
Why does a gin change colour?
- What you find here
- Colour changeA gin that turns pink as soon as tonic is added.
- SavouryA gin with tomato instead of citrus.
- Cask-agedAn Israeli gin that has rested on oak.
- BudgetThe cheapest gin bottle in our shop.
Some gins are blue or purple in the bottle and turn pink as soon as you pour tonic into them. That is not a trick with colouring but simple chemistry: plant-based dyes from, for example, butterfly pea or certain flowers react to acid. Tonic contains citric acid, and that pushes the colour from blue to pink.
The taste hardly changes. It is mainly nice to look at, and an excellent way to surprise someone at the table. Do pour the tonic in slowly, though, otherwise the effect is over in no time.
A word of caution about another bottle on this page: a gin with hemp as a botanical. It contains no active substance; hemp seed and leaf are used for their grassy, herbal aroma, just like other herbs.
Blue turns pink thanks to the citric acid in the tonic. No colouring, just chemistry.
Six bottles from further afield
From the United States, Norway, Israel and Estonia.
Aviation American Gin Batch Distilled
Aviation, from Portland, one of the faces of the American gin boom.
€ 35,99
Crafters Aromatic Flower Gin
Same maker: this gin changes colour as soon as tonic is added.
€ 35,99
Eleven distinctive bottles
From a gin with tomato to the cheapest bottle on our shelves.
Frequently asked questions about gin from the rest of the world
Why are these brands together on one page?
Because we carry one or two bottles of each. For the brands we stock more of, we make separate pages.
Which gin on this page is the most special?
That depends on what you are looking for. The Estonian gin that changes colour is the most fun to show off; the Israeli gin matured in oak is the most unusual in flavour; and the gin with tomato is savoury rather than fresh.
Why does a gin change colour?
Because of plant-based colourings that react to acid. Tonic contains citric acid, which shifts blue to pink. The taste hardly changes.
Does the hemp gin contain any active substance?
No. Hemp seed and leaf are used for their grassy, herbal aroma, like any other herb.
What is the cheapest gin bottle ’t Bockje has?
The Bosford London Dry at 13.99 euros. It is on this page.
Does ’t Bockje also ship these bottles 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.
All 2 bottles at a glance
Each bottle shows the details from the label.