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Wooden barrels labeled 'RUTTE' with numbers 261 and 265. 2
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Gin, Genever and Liqueur tasting at Rutte Distillery

By Distilleerderij Rutte
Free cancellation available
Price is €23 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Step inside a historic Dutch distillery
  • Discover unique flavours from natural botanicals
  • Enjoy an authentic and interactive tasting
  • Uncover the storey behind every bottle

Activity location

    • Dordrecht
    • Dordrecht, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Vriesestraat 130, 3311 NS Dordrecht, Netherlands | The meeting point is Distillery Rutte, located at Vriesestraat 130. The entrance to the tasting is on the side of the building. Please look for the door marked ‘Proefkamer’ this door opens 5 minutes before the start of the experience.
    • Dordrecht, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

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Gin, Genever and Liqueur tasting at Rutte Distillery

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • Dutch
Language options: Dutch
Starting time: 19:00
Price details
€22.50 x 1 Adult€22.50
Total
Price is €22.50
Until Thu, 27 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Welcome with a gin & tonic
  • What's includedWhat's included
    A guided tour through the Rutte Distillery.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    A tasting of various genevers, gins and liqueurs.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    A small goodiebag at the end.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    soft drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    coffee and tea

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Pets, Smoking indoors
  • Not suitable for: Children under 18 years, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

You will be warmly welcomed in the Tasting Room located on the ground floor, where your experience begins in an inviting and atmospheric setting. A knowledgeable Rutte host or hostess will guide you through the rich history of Rutte Distillery, sharing stories that date back to its founding and highlighting its long-standing traditions and craftsmanship.

During this engaging introduction, you will learn all about the art of distillation and extraction, from the careful selection of botanicals to the techniques that give Rutte spirits their distinctive character and refined taste. Discover how traditional methods are still combined with innovation, and be amazed by the exceptional, small-batch distillates that Rutte continues to produce in-house with passion and precision.

Following the introduction, you will embark on a guided tour through the distillery itself. Step among the historic copper potstills and wooden barrels, where the magic truly happens, and gain an insider’s view of the production process. Your guide will explain each stage, allowing you to fully appreciate the craftsmanship behind every bottle.

The experience concludes with a delightful tasting session, where you will sample a selection of Rutte’s finest genevers, gins, and liqueurs. This is the perfect opportunity to savour the unique flavours, compare different styles, and discover your personal favourites, all while enjoying the authentic atmosphere of this historic distillery.

Location

Activity location

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    • Dordrecht
    • Dordrecht, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Vriesestraat 130, 3311 NS Dordrecht, Netherlands | The meeting point is Distillery Rutte, located at Vriesestraat 130. The entrance to the tasting is on the side of the building. Please look for the door marked ‘Proefkamer’ this door opens 5 minutes before the start of the experience.
    • Dordrecht, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands