Distillery
De Kuyper Royal Distillers
Dutch producer of liqueurs and spirits specializing in cocktail liqueurs and artisanal extracts. Active since 1695 and based in Schiedam, De Kuyper offers a wide range of products such as apricot brandy, curaçao, crèmes and fruit liqueurs.
- Schiedam · Zuid-Holland (South Holland) · Netherlands
- Since 1695
- 19 products
The story
The documented origins of De Kuyper date back to 1695 as a cooperage. During the 18th century the family moved into jenever production and in the 20th century (the 1920s) began producing liqueurs. Over time the company expanded internationally and grew through acquisitions; recent developments include the acquisition of brands and other distilleries and the opening of a new facility in Schiedam. In 1995 De Kuyper received the predicate 'Koninklijk' (Royal) on its 300th anniversary.
Production philosophy
Provide quality bases and flavors for the cocktail world: the company positions itself as a global supplier of mixing liqueurs, favouring artisanally processed distillates and extracts and the use of natural botanical extracts to ensure consistency and practicality for bartenders and consumers.
Territory
Headquarters and facilities in the Netherlands (Schiedam, with activities also in Dordrecht), with an international commercial and distribution presence.
Production method
Production focused on artisanal distillates and extracts for creating cocktail liqueurs; use of natural botanical extracts and specialized industrial processes to ensure volume and consistency for the global market.
Characteristics
- Type
- Distillery
- City
- Schiedam
- Categories
- liqueur producer
- cocktail liqueurs
- fruit liqueurs
- curaçao
- crème (crème de cacao, crème de menthe)
- apricot brandy / fruit brandy (liqueur formulations)
- Raw materials
- artisanal distillates and extracts
- natural botanical extracts
- fruit (for fruit liqueurs)
- sugar / syrups
- base alcohol (distillate)
- Representative products
- Apricot Brandy
- Blue Curaçao
- Peachtree (peach liqueur)
- Crème de Menthe
- Crème de Cacao
- Triple Sec / Dry Orange Curaçao
What makes it distinctive
- Founded in 1695; origins as a cooperage.
- Started producing liqueurs in the 1920s.
- Granted the royal predicate ('Koninklijk') in 1995.
- Facilities and production in Schiedam (and activity in Dordrecht); strong focus on cocktail liqueurs and extracts.
- Brands and acquisitions over time (e.g. Erven Warnink and other relevant brand acquisitions).
- Global presence as a supplier of liqueurs for trade and consumer markets.
