This bottle represents a unique and highly collectible piece of spirits history, capturing a fascinating collaboration between a legendary Dutch distiller and Spanish enterprise. This is a rare 1970s bottling of Fockink Dry Gin, produced not in its native Amsterdam but in Tarragona, Spain. It offers a glimpse into a time when iconic brands licensed their production for specific markets, creating distinct and scarce editions for collectors today.
The heritage of Wynand Fockink, established in Amsterdam in 1679, is legendary in the world of distillation. This particular bottle was crafted under the official consent of the Dutch parent company, a fact proudly stated on the label. The involvement of the Madrid-based distributor, Tasada y Beltran, S.A., further cements its exclusive Spanish provenance. For the discerning collector of vintage gin or spirits with a unique story, this Tarragona bottling is an exceptional find, embodying both Dutch distilling legacy and Spanish bottling artistry from a bygone era.
The front label prominently features the FOCKINK name in a commanding, red slab-serif font, with "DRY GIN" displayed above. The label text explicitly details the bottle's unique origin: "FABRICADO por el consentimiento de WYAND FOCKINK - TARRAGONA" and "ELABORADO EN ESPAÑA," leaving no doubt about its Spanish production. The historic founding year, "FUNDADA EN 1679," is also noted, connecting this Spanish edition directly to the brand's centuries-old Dutch roots. The exclusive distributor, "TASADA Y BELTRAN, S. A., MADRID," and the 40% G.L. alcohol content are clearly legible.
A wealth of visual details distinguishes this vintage presentation. The capsule is immediately striking, decorated with bold yellow and white diagonal stripes and the Fockink brand name. The label itself showcases a blend of classic typography, a small, charming illustration of a distillery, and the iconic "WF" monogram for Wynand Fockink. The interplay of bold sans-serif and elegant serif fonts creates a visually rich and authentically vintage aesthetic.
This bottle is in good condition for its age. The fill level is excellent, resting above the shoulder, which suggests the integrity of the original seal has been well-maintained over the decades.
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Max von Olfers
Max von Olfers is the founder of cabinet7, and has 10 years of experience with collector item appraisals. The oldest Cognac Max has consumed is from 1855.
Malte Lukowski
Malte Lukowski runs the operations & collector item departments at cabinet7, and has 4 years of experience with collector item appraisals. The oldest Cognac Malte has consumed is from 1920.
