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Vieux from Groningen, with grape distillate
Vieux is a Dutch spirit that came about as a substitute for cognac. At the end of the nineteenth century, Dutch distillers made their own cognac from neutral grain or molasses alcohol with water, caramel and flavourings. The bottle said Hollandse cognac; in the pub it was called a koetsiertje.
The Wine Decree of 1959 (Wijnbesluit) reserved the name cognac for eau-de-vie from the French Charente. The distillers were given two years, and from 1 September 1961 the bottle said vieux (French for old), a word that already appeared on Dutch labels as a quality designation.
Hooghoudt says something about this bottle that you do not often read within its category: it is made with grape distillate aged on oak. We have one of them in stock, the litre.
The bottle we have in stock
Hooghoudt Vieux
The one-litre bottle, 35 percent according to the label. According to Hooghoudt, made with grape distillate aged on oak.
€ 18,49
Started in a cellar on the Oosterstraat
- The house in brief
- 1888Hero Jan and Grietje Hooghoudt start in a cellar on the Oosterstraat in Groningen.
- 1920De Oude Klare, the house’s first jenever.
- 1968De Jonge Dubbele Graanjenever, and the first television commercial of a Dutch distillery.
- 1988The royal warrant.
Hooghoudt started in 1888. Hero Jan and Grietje Hooghoudt made liqueurs and regional drinks in a cellar on the Oosterstraat in Groningen. A year later the company moved to the Grote Kromme Elleboog.
Then it passed through the family: the second generation took over in 1926, the third in 1958, the fourth in 1994. By now the fifth generation is at the helm. In 1920 came the Oude Klare, the first jenever; in 1968 followed the Jonge Dubbele Graanjenever, with which Hooghoudt became the first Dutch distillery to advertise on television.
In 1988, exactly one hundred years after its start, the company received the royal warrant as purveyor to the court. Besides jenever, Hooghoudt now makes liqueurs, syrups, herbal bitters and whisky, and this vieux.
What the label says
Country of origin: Netherlands. Volume: 100 centilitres. Alcohol: 35 percent. Type: vieux.
Can't decide? Call 0570 541 278 or drop in at Brink 2 in Bathmen.
Frequently asked questions about Hooghoudt vieux
Which Hooghoudt vieux does ’t Bockje have in stock?
The litre bottle of Hooghoudt Vieux, 35 percent.
Where does Hooghoudt come from?
From Groningen. Hero Jan and Grietje Hooghoudt started there in 1888 in a cellar on the Oosterstraat; a year later the company moved to the Grote Kromme Elleboog.
What is Hooghoudt Vieux made from?
According to Hooghoudt, this vieux is made with grape distillate aged on oak. Vieux is usually made from neutral grain or molasses alcohol.
What actually is vieux?
Vieux is a Dutch spirit that came about as a substitute for cognac. It is usually 35 percent. Until 1961 Dutch distillers sold it as Dutch cognac; when the name cognac was legally reserved for France, it became vieux.
Is Hooghoudt still a family business?
Yes. The company has been passed down from generation to generation and is now in its fifth generation. In 1988 it received the title of royal purveyor.
Can I collect Hooghoudt Vieux in Bathmen?
Yes. You can always order online or collect at Brink 2, or simply walk in.
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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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