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Arak: rum’s Indies cousin
Arak from Java is, like rum, made from sugar cane, but the fermentation is different: fermented rice is involved. That gives a spirit with a distinctive, slightly smoky-sweet signature.
In the Netherlands that drink has a long history, among other things as the base for punch. Van Wees, the Amersfoort liqueur distillery also known as De Ooievaar, bottles it under its own label.
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From Java to Amersfoort
- The bottle at a glance
- JavaWhere the arak comes from.
- Sugar caneThe basics.
- 40,8%Alcohol percentage.
- 70 clVolume.
Van Wees is a Dutch liqueur distillery from Amersfoort, also marketed under the name De Ooievaar. The house is known mainly for jenevers and liqueurs; this arrack belongs to the wider range.
Arak from Java has been coming to the Netherlands for centuries. The name Baru means new in Indonesian.
We shelve this bottle under rum because that is the closest it comes in terms of raw material and use. Strictly speaking, arak is a category of its own.
Same raw material as rum, a very different fermentation.
What this bottle goes with
Arak has traditionally been used in punch and in mixed drinks, and in the kitchen it is known from pastry and from the classic Dutch-Indonesian recipes.
Also from the same house: the Rum Cigüeña Carta 1975.
Call 0570 541 278 or drop in at Brink 2 in Bathmen.
Frequently asked questions about Van Wees
Which Van Wees does ’t Bockje have in stock?
The Van Wees Arac Java Baru, 40.8 percent, 70 cl.
Is arak the same as rum?
No. The raw material is also sugar cane, but with arrack from Java, fermented rice plays a part in the fermentation. That gives it its own flavour profile.
Who is Van Wees?
A Dutch liqueur distillery from Amersfoort, also known as De Ooievaar.
What is arak used for?
Traditionally used in punch and mixed drinks, and in the kitchen with pastries and Indonesian recipes.
Why is arak listed under rum?
Because in terms of raw material and use it is closest to rum. Strictly speaking, arak is a category of its own.
Can I collect this bottle in Bathmen?
Yes. You can always order online or collect at Brink 2, or simply walk in.
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- 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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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