Distillery
Rutte
Rutte is a historic Dutch distillery based in Dordrecht, producing craft gin, genever and liqueurs. The Rutte family operates with traditional methods and small batches, favoring natural ingredients and fresh botanicals.
- Dordrecht · South Holland (province of South Holland) · Netherlands
- Since 1872
The story
The Rutte family's roots in distillation date back to the 18th and 19th centuries; the modern distillery was founded in Dordrecht by Simon Rutte in 1872. Recipes and techniques have been passed down through generations and the business has remained tied to its historic Dordrecht location. Over the years Rutte has maintained an artisanal approach, consolidating its reputation for gin and genever.
Production philosophy
Small-batch production, use of natural ingredients and fresh botanicals (no added flavorings or colorants). Emphasis on traditional recipes and ingredient quality.
Territory
Dordrecht, a historic city in the Netherlands (province of South Holland), near Rotterdam; an urban context with strong roots in local drinking tradition.
Awards and recognition
The producer reports international awards for some gins (including 'Best New Gin' in the USA in 2016 and gold/double-gold medals in European juries, as stated by the producer).
Production method
Artisanal small-scale production with traditional distillation based on the family's historic recipes; use of fresh fruit, whole herbs and spices rather than industrial oils or extracts. Some styles of genever are left to mature in casks.
Distillation
Small-batch distillation according to the distillery's traditional processes; use of whole fresh botanicals, without added flavorings or colorants.
Ageing
Maturation of some genever types in wooden casks (traditional ageing indicated by the producer).
Characteristics
- Type
- Distillery
- City
- Dordrecht
- Categories
- Dutch gin
- artisanal genever
- liqueurs
- Raw materials
- juniper berries
- oranges (fresh fruit)
- cinnamon
- celery (for the Celery version)
- herbs and spices
- Representative products
- Gin Celery 70cl - Rutte
- Rutte Dutch Dry Gin
What makes it distinctive
- Founded in the 19th century with formal establishment in 1872
- Historic production still carried out at the original Dordrecht site
- Artisanal approach: small batches and fresh botanicals
- Range includes gin, genever and liqueurs; distinctive product: Celery Gin
Products from Rutte
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