Boonekamp Old Version Bitter 70 cl 21,8%

Some bottles tell a story of craft. Others are the story itself, a single remaining copy of a recipe that will not return.

Note: Vintage edition, only one bottle in stock.

Expert's description

Boonekamp Old Version Bitter is a stomach bitter at 21.8% ABV, bottled at 70 cl.

The Boonekamp name comes from a Dutch pharmacist from Leidschendam, whose stomach bitter recipe from around 1780 later became a shared European term for a powerful, herb-based bitter style. This "Old Version" is an older bottling with a lower alcohol strength than the newer Georg Franck's edition, giving a milder but still clearly herbal expression. As only one bottle remains, this is one for the collector of Boonekamp history as much as the taster.

Tasting notes

Nose

Soft herbs and root, less sharp than the more powerful Boonekamp style.

Taste

Mild bitterness with a round, herbal body.

Finish

Short to medium, with a lightly dry close.

Specifications

Name: Boonekamp Old Version Bitter
Country/Region: Denmark
Type: Bitter Liqueur
ABV: 21.8%
Size: 70 cl
Serving suggestion: Enjoy after a meal, in small pours

Flavour profile

Herbs · Root · Mild bitterness

Did you know?

Boonekamp is not a specific brand but the name of an entire bitter style, named after the Dutch pharmacist who first formulated it around 1780.

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Frequently asked questions about Boonekamp Old Version Bitter

What is Boonekamp Old Version?

An older bottling of the classic Boonekamp stomach bitter, at 21.8%, with only one bottle left in stock.

How does it differ from Georg Franck's Boonekamp?

It has a lower alcohol strength and a milder expression than the newer, stronger edition.

Where does the name Boonekamp come from?

From a Dutch pharmacist in Leidschendam, whose stomach bitter recipe from around 1780 became a shared name for an entire bitter style.

How is it best served?

After a meal, in small pours, as a mild digestif.

Is this a bottle for collectors?

Yes, since only one bottle remains it is aimed especially at those who collect rare bitter editions.