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Hooghoudt. Three whiskies.
From the shelf
Everything we have from Hooghoudt
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What exactly is in it
Some online shops list this as single malt. That is not correct. The mash bill consists of wheat, rye and corn, so this is grain whisky. That is not a lesser category but a different one: lighter and sweeter, with a texture of its own.
On provenance too, we prefer to be precise rather than assertive. Hooghoudt presents the range as Dutch whisky from Groningen; an authoritative independent reviewer writes that part of the distillate was bought in. Until that has been clarified, we do not call it its own distillate.
The bottles we have in stock
Three ages, each with its own cask finish.
Hooghoudt Sherry Olorosso Whisky 9 Years Old
Hooghoudt Sherry Olorosso Whisky 9 Years Old
€ 44,99
One hundred and thirty-seven years of Groningen
- The company in brief
- 1888Started in a cellar on the Oosterstraat.
- 1988Move to the Euvelgunne business park.
- 2025Taken over by a French group.
- End of 2025Production in Groningen closes.
Hooghoudt started in 1888 in a cellar on the Oosterstraat in Groningen and grew into the genever brand of the North, in family hands for generations. The whisky range was only added at the end.
In May 2025 the company was taken over by a French drinks group. At the end of 2025 the Groningen production site closed and production moved to Ghent; the brand continues to exist. These bottles are therefore a tangible piece of Groningen's distilling past.
The range runs from five years in beer casks, via seven years in bourbon and oloroso, to nine years entirely in oloroso. According to the company, the water comes from the Drenthe plateau.
Grain whisky from the land of genever.
What these bottles go with
For anyone who knows genever this is a logical step: the same grain base, but years in cask.
The three bottles side by side clearly show what the cask does: beer, bourbon with sherry, and fully oloroso.
Call 0570 541 278 or drop in at Brink 2 in Bathmen.
Frequently asked questions about Hooghoudt
How many Hooghoudt whiskies does ’t Bockje have in stock?
Three bottles.
Is this a single malt?
No. It is grain whisky, made from wheat, rye and corn. Some online shops wrongly list it as single malt.
Is this distilled in Groningen?
Hooghoudt presents the range as Dutch whisky from Groningen, but an independent reviewer writes that part of the distillate was bought in. We therefore do not call it its own distillate.
Does Hooghoudt still exist?
The brand does. The company was taken over by a French group in May 2025 and the Groningen production site closed at the end of 2025; production moved to Gent.
What is the difference between the three bottles?
The age and the cask: five years on beer casks, seven years on bourbon and oloroso, and nine years fully on oloroso.
Can I collect these bottles 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.
All 3 bottles at a glance
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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