Rutte Celery Dry Gin is a London-style dry gin from the Dutch distillery Rutte, made with six botanicals, including celery leaves, all distilled together and bottled at 86 proof (43% ABV).
Rutte brings seven generations and nearly 150 years of distilling to this gin, which marries old-world tradition with modern gin-making. From the very beginning, Simon Rutte and his sons experimented with unusual herbs and spices, and the Celery Gin was inspired by one of the distillery's original 1800s recipes for its Old Simon genever, which uses celery as a botanical. It is overseen by master distiller Myriam Hendrickx and won Best in Show at the 2015 WSWA Tasting Competition.
The celery leaves give the gin a savory, umami touch without dominating. Expect a creamy, lemon-meringue freshness with generous piney juniper, lush flat-leaf parsley, coriander and celery, with soft juniper and citrus that shine on the palate.
A unique, savory gin for adventurous drinkers.
Genever is the Dutch ancestor of modern gin.
Savory gins pair beautifully with tomato-based cocktails.
Serve it over ice with a premium tonic and a celery stick.
It pairs with oysters, smoked fish and fresh salads.
A dash of black pepper sharpens the savory notes.
It is a great conversation bottle for gin collectors.
It makes a crisp, herbal Martini with an olive.
Try it in a Gin Gimlet with fresh lime.
It is a fresh choice for brunch cocktails.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Lemon, piney juniper, celery.
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Palate: Creamy citrus, parsley, coriander, savory celery.
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Finish: Fresh and dry.
Specifications
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Distillery: Rutte, the Netherlands (since 1872)
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Style: London-style dry gin
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Botanicals: Six botanicals including celery leaves, distilled together
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Proof / ABV: 86 proof (43% ABV)
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Origin: Netherlands
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Perfect in a Red Snapper (a Bloody Mary made with gin), and excellent in a Gin & Tonic with a celery stick or cucumber.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the celery add?
A savory, umami note that never dominates the gin.
What inspired it?
An 1800s Rutte recipe for Old Simon genever, which uses celery.
How should I drink it?
Try it in a Red Snapper or a Gin & Tonic.
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