Pinang Raci literally translates as a mishmash of spices. Grandfather Jacobus 'Bobby' Alfons, the inspiration and namesake of Bobby's Gin, was well known for skilfully infusing Dutch jenever with spices that reminded him of home: Naku on the island of Ambon. As a result, he created and spiced up his own jenever!
Infusing jenever with spices, creating his own Pinang Raci, was a daily routine for Grandfather Bobby. Fueled by intuition and a genuine love of flavour, Bobby infused his favourite spirit with traditional spices. This recipe is the core and foundation of what we currently know as Bobby's Schiedam Dry Gin.
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The family's Pinang Raci recipe was the inspiration for the grandsons Sebastiaan and David. Together with distilling partner Herman Jansen they combined 7 generations of expertise with a contemporary approach, resulting in the spirits of now: Bobby's Dry Gin and Bobby's Schiedam Jenever. The beloved international spirits connect the East to the West and the past to the present.
Grandsons Sebastiaan and David fully credit the success of Bobby's Dry Gin & Jenever to their Grandfather Bobby. But his legacy reaches beyond these spirits and keeps inspiring the present and future. Therefore, the grandsons and master distiller at Herman Jansen, Ad van der Lee, continued experimenting with Pinang Raci and the mishmashing of spices, resulting in a series of unique spice blends. With Bobby's Pinang Raci Spice Blend No.1 the grandsons introduce the tradition of Pinang Raci to 2022 with an aromatic, spice-driven and heart-warming dry gin.
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Pinang Raci Spice Blend No.1 celebrates the flavours of Grandfather Bobby's birthplace Naku on 'spice island' Ambon. The diversity of Indonesian spices made for a journey of discovery through the most surprising flavour combinations. After experimenting with over 70 samples, the ultimate Bobby's Pinang Raci Spice Blend No.1 was found. An aromatic gin full of vibrant, warming notes of Daun Salam, Turmeric and Galangal - supported by Ginger, Sweet Orange, Cloves, Cinnamon, Lemongrass, Cubeb Pepper, Coriander and Juniper. A modern take on Grandfather Bobby's unique spice blend Pinang Raci.