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Everything we have from Rutte
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Four bottles that all do something different
Rutte is one of the few Dutch names you will come across in good cocktail bars abroad. That is thanks to a habit the house has had for a long time: fresh leaf in the still. The Dutch Dry Gin contains fresh celery leaf, alongside hand-peeled orange peel.
We have four: the dry base, two flavoured variants and a sloe liqueur. If you are not sure which, call 0570 541 278. That is what we are here for.
The four bottles we have are located
Rutte Dutch Dry Gin
Dutch Dry Gin, 43 percent, with fresh celery leaf and orange peel.
€ 27,99
Rutte Orange Rose Gin
Orange Rose Gin, 43 percent, a limited edition from 2024.
€ 27,99
Five generations on the Vriesestraat
- The house in brief
- 1872Rutte moves into the building on the Vriesestraat.
- 5Generations of Rutte lived and worked there.
- 2011The house joins De Kuyper.
- VolcanoThe name of all three stills.
Distilleerderij Rutte & Zn has been on the Vriesestraat in Dordrecht since 1872, in a building where five generations of the family lived above the shop. The last family member, John Rutte, died in 2003; since 2011 the house has belonged to De Kuyper in Schiedam.
At the front of the premises there is still the old café with its wine & spirits shop. The copper stills are all three called Vulkaan. That is not a nickname but the brand name under which they were once supplied.
What sets Rutte apart from other houses is the use of fresh leaves instead of dried herbs. Celery leaf is the best-known example; the earlier Celery Gin was succeeded in 2021 by the Dutch Dry Gin.
Fresh leaves in the still, where most houses use dried botanicals.
Where best to start
Start with the Dutch Dry Gin. That is the foundation of the house: dry, with that recognisable celery leaf and fresh orange peel.
The Kaffir Lime and the Orange Rose are the next step: the same logic, a different accent. The Orange Rose was a limited release from 2024, so when it is gone, it is gone.
The Sloe Gin is another story: 30 percent, made with sloes and a splash of malt wine. You are more likely to drink it neat or in a cocktail than in a gin and tonic.
Frequently asked questions about Rutte
How many bottles of Rutte gin does ’t Bockje have in stock?
Four: the Dutch Dry Gin, the Kaffir Lime Gin, the Orange Rose Gin and the Sloe Gin.
Where does Rutte come from?
From Dordrecht. The distillery has been on the Vriesestraat since 1872.
What is special about Rutte?
The house uses fresh leaves in the still instead of only dried botanicals. Fresh celery leaf is the best-known example.
What happened to the Celery Gin?
In 2021 it was succeeded by the Dutch Dry Gin, which has kept the celery leaf.
Who owns Rutte these days?
Since 2011 the distillery has belonged to De Kuyper in Schiedam. Before that it was a family business.
Which Rutte should you try first?
The Dutch Dry Gin. That is the foundation the rest of the range is built on.
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