Schiedam Pinang Raci (700 ml)

Bobby's Schiedam Pinang Raci emerges from Schiedam, the Dutch genever capital where pot-still distillation has anchored spirit production since the 17th century. The name references pinang (betel nut) and raci (a Javanese spice blend), anchoring this expression in the Netherlands' historical spice-trade networks—a direct echo of VOC-era commerce that shaped Schiedam's distilling identity.

Produced in Schiedam using pot-still distillation, the spirit integrates a malt wine base characteristic of genever production with a botanical bill emphasizing Indonesian spice notes—cardamom, clove, and nutmeg—alongside traditional juniper and citrus. The 700 ml format and hybrid genever-gin positioning distinguish this from London Dry conventions, preserving the grainy, slightly oily mouthfeel of malt-forward distillation while layering colonial-era spice complexity.

The special feature lies in its deliberate fusion of Dutch genever tradition with Southeast Asian botanical geography—a reflection of Schiedam's mercantile past rather than contemporary gin fashion. This is a spirit rooted in historical trade rather than modern botanical experimentation.