Bobby's Schiedam Dry Gin
Genever 42% ABV ABV Herman Jansen Distillery, Schiedam
11 March 2026
Incredible in a Cocktail
Bobby's transforms cocktails. The lemongrass and cubeb pepper give a G&T real excitement, and the malt wine depth works wonders in a Negroni. At 42% ABV the botanicals are vivid but not overwhelming.
12 February 2026
A Genuinely Original Spirit
Bobby's Schiedam is unlike anything else. The Indonesian-Dutch botanical fusion — lemongrass, clove, cubeb pepper, coriander — over a rich malt wine base creates something of extraordinary character at 42%. The medium-long finish is sublime. A true original.
30 January 2026
Not Quite Gin, Not Quite Genever
Bobby's falls between two stools for me. The lemongrass and clove are lovely, but the malt wine richness at 42% makes it feel more like a genever than a gin. If you're expecting a classic dry gin, this will surprise you. Not unpleasantly, but still.
12 January 2026
Dutch-Indonesian Fusion
The cultural crossover between Schiedam genever tradition and Indonesian spice is genius. Lemongrass, clove, cubeb pepper — all enhanced by the rich malt wine base. The fading lemongrass finish is gorgeous at 42% ABV.
6 December 2025
Lemongrass Star Turn
The vivid lemongrass on the palate is sensational — bright, fresh, and assertive. The malt wine base adds a chewy richness and the clove warmth is beautifully balanced. A Genever-style gin with real personality at 42%.
18 November 2025
East Meets West Beautifully
Bobby's fusion of Indonesian and Dutch botanicals is inspired. The bright lemongrass and warm clove meet grainy malt wine and earthy juniper. At 42% ABV the cubeb pepper adds a wonderful spicy warmth. Unique and delicious.
1 November 2025
Malt Wine Depth
The malt wine base gives Bobby's a chewy, rich texture that London Drys simply can't match. The lemongrass adds vivid freshness, the clove brings warmth, and the coriander rounds things off. Excellent at 42%.