Bobby's Schiedam Dry Gin, created in 2014 by the descendants of the Indonesian Jacobus Alfons (known as Bobby) in 2014 in collaboration with the renowned genever producer Herman Jansen, is based on a traditional Indonesian recipe that has been reinterpreted using modern expertise. The gin uniquely combines the rich variety of flavours from Indonesia with the craftsmanship of Schiedam, a Dutch town renowned for its long tradition of spirits production.

The recipe features a careful selection of botanicals, including cloves, coriander seeds, lemongrass, cubeb pepper, juniper, cinnamon, fennel seeds and rosehip, which create a complex and balanced flavour profile. Each botanical is distilled separately to preserve its characteristic aromas as effectively as possible. The individual distillates are then blended with great care to achieve a harmonious balance of spicy, fresh and floral notes.

The use of lemongrass and cubeb pepper lends the gin an exotic freshness, whilst the cloves and cinnamon provide a pleasant warmth. This combination makes Bobby’s Schiedam Dry Gin both a tribute to Bobby Alfons’ cultural roots and an innovative addition to the world of gin.