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The coachman returns
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 aroma and flavour compounds. The bottle said Hollandse cognac; at the bar you ordered a koetsiertje.
The Wine Decree of 1959 reserved the name cognac for eau-de-vie from the French Charente. The distillers were given two years and from 1 September 1961 it was called vieux, after the French word for old that already appeared on the bottles as a quality designation.
Voerman reverses that history. Where vieux was the cheaper alternative to cognac, this bottle starts precisely from a wood-aged French grape distillate. The name refers to that same history: a voerman is a coachman, and coachman was the nickname for a glass of vieux. We have a limited number in stock.
The bottle we have in stock
Voerman Vieux
Seventy centilitres, 40 percent according to the label. The bottle says Superior Dutch Spiced Brandy. Limited stock.
€ 31,99
An old variety, revived
- The brand in brief
- 2020The year the project began.
- SchiedamWhere the bottle is made, at an old family distillery.
- LimousinThe French oak in which the brandy has matured.
- 40%The strength, higher than the usual 35 percent.
Voerman Vieux was devised by drinks journalist Ingmar Voerman and drinks entrepreneur Jos Zonneveld, the man behind the By the Dutch series. The project began in 2020 and got off the ground with a crowdfunding campaign. The bottle is made at one of the oldest family distilleries in Schiedam.
The base is a French grape distillate (brandy) matured in Limousin oak. Distillates and extracts of natural botanicals are added: bittersweet orange, figs, cardamom, cinnamon and ginger root. That puts this bottle closer to a spiced brandy than to the classic vieux on neutral alcohol.
The name is a nod to the history of the style. Voerman is another word for coachman, and ‘koetsier’ (coachman) was the nickname for a glass of vieux. Part of the proceeds goes to the Nationaal MS Fonds.
What the label says
Country of origin: the Netherlands. Content: 70 centilitres. Alcohol: 40 percent. Type: vieux. The label says Superior Dutch Spiced Brandy.
Can't decide? Call 0570 541 278 or drop in at Brink 2 in Bathmen.
Frequently asked questions about Voerman vieux
Which Voerman does ’t Bockje have in stock?
De Voerman Vieux, 70 centilitres at 40 percent. Limited stock; the current level is shown in the webshop.
Where is Voerman Vieux made?
At one of the oldest family distilleries in Schiedam. The producer does not name that distillery.
What is Voerman Vieux made from?
Made from a French grape distillate matured in Limousin oak, enriched with distillates and extracts of natural botanicals: bittersweet orange, figs, cardamom, cinnamon and ginger root.
Why is it called Voerman?
Voerman is another word for coachman, and coachman was the nickname for a glass of vieux. The name therefore refers to the history of the style.
Why is this vieux at 40 percent?
Most vieux is at 35 percent. This bottle starts from a wood-aged brandy and so is closer to a spiced brandy than to the classic vieux on neutral alcohol.
Can I pick up Voerman 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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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