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#RutteRoute Round Up

Posted on 2017-08-19 by tikichris

My route to discovering the Dutch origins of genever and gin was a fun and flavoursome chance to enjoy some of the best food, drinks, sights and nightlife in Rotterdam and Dordrecht. Indeed, quaint Dordrecht was completely off my radar … Continue reading →

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On the #RutteRoute at the Rutte & Sons Distillery

Posted on 2017-08-18 by tikichris

In the heart of picturesque Dordrecht, the historic Rutte & Sons Distillery still operates in the same tiny townhouse where founder Simon Rutte started creating his distinctly flavoured spirits back in 1872. Continue reading →

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On the #RutteRoute in Dordrecht

Posted on 2017-08-17 by tikichris

The opportunity to stroll about and get a sense of the tiny island town that Rutte has called home since the 19th century was a lot of fun and worth the trip in and of itself. Continue reading →

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On the #RutteRoute in Rotterdam

Posted on 2017-08-16 by tikichris

First stop on my journey to the Rutte & Sons Distillery in Dordrecht was Rotterdam, where a phenomenally crafted meal was followed by a top secret nightcap and a solid sleep in a historic setting. Continue reading →

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#RutteRoute | Win a Bottle of Rutte Old Simon Genever

Posted on 2017-08-15 by tikichris

Before continuing too much further along my path to discover the history of gin and genever, perhaps I should talk about the differences between these two related spirits – and maybe even offer one lucky reader a taste of genever with a chance to win a bottle of one of the best, Rutte Old Simon. Continue reading →

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The #RutteRoute to Discovering the History of Gin and Genever

Posted on 2017-08-13 by tikichris

A little over a month ago I tagged along on a mini tour of The Netherlands en route to the Rutte & Sons Distillery on the tiny island of Dordrecht in South Holland. Continue reading →