Named after Amsterdam's old harbour, where ships of the Dutch East India Company once moored, this gin is built on a recipe that Lucas Bols found tucked away in its own distillery.
Expert's description
Damrak Amsterdam Gin is a Dutch gin from Lucas Bols, bottled at 41.8%.
The recipe dates back to the 1700s and was rediscovered by Lucas Bols, the world's oldest distilled spirits brand, founded in 1575.
The gin is built on a neutral grain spirit and 17 botanicals, including oranges from Valencia and Curaçao, lemon, cinnamon, anise, juniper, lavender and angelica, and is distilled five times.
Unlike many traditional London Dry gins with a heavy juniper emphasis, Damrak goes for a more balanced, citrus-forward profile, where juniper remains a key ingredient.
Tasting notes
Nose
The nose offers orange sherbet, spicy orange zest, dried fruit and light piney juniper.
Palate
The palate is dominated by orange zest with underlying piney juniper, angelica root, dry black pepper and cinnamon spice.
Finish
The finish is mild with a hint of lemon peel and juicy grapefruit tempered by coriander and white pepper.
Specifications
Name: Damrak Amsterdam Gin
Distillery: Lucas Bols
Country: Netherlands
Type: London Dry Gin
ABV: 41.8%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation method: Distilled five times
EAN no.: 8716000968517
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with orange peel
Distillery: Lucas Bols
Flavour profile
Citrus · Spiced · Juniper · Balanced
Did you know?
The name Damrak comes from Amsterdam's inner harbour, where merchant ships of the Dutch East India Company arrived from and departed to exotic ports across the globe.
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