Damrak Gin (70cl , 41.8%)

Categories: Citrus Gin, Gin Tags: Dutch, Gin, Holland, Premium Gin, Premium Spirits, Tonic

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Damrak is a citrus-forward gin from Amsterdam, known for being less traditional than a London Dry Gin, with a smoother, sweeter taste. It is made with 17 botanicals, including prominent orange and lemon, and is versatile for cocktails like a gin and tonic or Martini. The gin is produced by Lucas Bols, a company with a long distilling history, and is named after the historical Amsterdam port.

Key features

Flavor profile: A predominantly citrus-forward gin with sweet orange aromas and a smooth, soft finish, supported by botanicals like juniper, coriander, cinnamon, and angelica root.
Botanicals: It is made with a total of 17 botanicals, a blend of which includes orange peel, juniper, lemon, aniseed, cinnamon, and honeysuckle.
Origin: The gin is produced in Amsterdam and is named after the historical Damrak port, where spices used in gin-making once arrived.
Production: It is distilled five times in a copper pot still to achieve a high level of purity and smoothness.
Versatility: Damrak can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails. A classic pairing is a gin and tonic with orange slices.
Non-alcoholic option: The brand also offers a non-alcoholic version called Damrak Virgin

Picture the Golden Age (hint – 17^th century)… The Damrak harbour (Amsterdam’s “inner harbour”) is the mooring place for merchant ships of the Dutch East India company arriving from and departing to exotic ports across the globe. Here herbs, fruits and spices are unloaded before being weighed and tested for quality.Several of those spices historically traded in Damrak harbour are used in our recipe today. Oh, did we mention that our little distillery in the heart of Amsterdam is steps away from the historical Damrak? With our roots going deep in Dutch history, we are proud to be the Amsterdammer among the London boys. Because that’s where it all started.

There are 17 different ingredients that give Damrak Gin its DAM good taste. Some of them we disclose, but some are the Master Distiller’s secret.

The main distillate comes from the best quality Curaçao orange peels. The distillate of these peels highlights the citrusy character of Damrak Gin. Valencia oranges give Damrak Gin its sweet and distinctive aroma, while lemons provide the freshness.

In every gin, there are juniper berries. Even though we deliberately added little less juniper berries, it is still clearly noticeable in taste and aroma.

Adding some herbs and spices like cinnamon, lavender, coriander seeds and star anise results in the DAM unique flavor of Damrak Gin.