Rutte Celery Gin
Contemporary 43% ABV
25 March 2026
Too Savoury for Neat Sipping
While the celery concept is creative and the 43% ABV is well chosen, I found this contemporary gin too savoury for a straightforward G&T. It excels in specific cocktails but feels one-note on its own.
10 February 2026
A Cocktail Essential
Every serious home bar needs a bottle of Rutte Celery. The savoury, vegetal quality of this contemporary gin at 43% transforms cocktails. A Bloody Mary with this instead of vodka is an absolute revelation.
6 February 2026
Game-Changing Gin
Rutte Celery Gin completely changed how I think about gin. The savoury, vegetal celery note woven through classic botanicals at 43% creates something utterly unique in the contemporary category. It has become an indispensable part of my collection. Absolute genius.
2 February 2026
Clever Contemporary Gin
A really smart contemporary gin from the Netherlands. The celery adds a green, herbal freshness that works brilliantly with tonic. At 43% it balances the savoury notes well against the juniper.
28 January 2026
Surprisingly Versatile
I was sceptical about a celery gin, but Rutte have pulled it off magnificently. The contemporary style allows the celery to shine alongside traditional botanicals. At 43% ABV it has good presence without being aggressive.
24 January 2026
Dutch Innovation at Its Best
Rutte have been distilling since 1872 and this celery gin shows their mastery. The contemporary approach works perfectly — the celery is sophisticated and elegant, never gimmicky. At 43% it is seriously good.
15 October 2025
Savoury Gin Brilliance
Rutte Celery Gin is wonderfully unusual. The celery note is unmistakable but never overpowering, giving this contemporary gin a savoury edge that is absolutely brilliant in a Dirty Martini. Well balanced at 43%.