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Rutte

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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.
Dutch gin artisanal genever liqueurs
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Producer range

Producer range Rutte

Spirit categories

Dutch gin artisanal genever liqueurs

Representative products

Gin Celery 70cl - Rutte Rutte Dutch Dry Gin

Raw materials

juniper berries oranges (fresh fruit) cinnamon celery (for the Celery version) herbs and spices
Distillation and production

Distillation and production

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).

Producer history Rutte

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 recognitions

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).

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