Holland America Line is proud to announce the debut of its new exclusive label of gin, De Lijn, as part of its 150th anniversary celebration. This premium gin, made in America and inspired by the Netherlands, is specially crafted for the cruise line and embodies its rich heritage and Dutch roots.
De Lijn Gin is a “Nieuw” Western gin, a modern take on the fast-growing New Western Dry Gin category. The spirit is made with a blend of Dutch-inspired botanicals, including orange, rose, elderberry, lemon verbena, lemon, raspberry, and juniper. Each botanical is cold distilled separately to ensure distinct and consistent flavors. The result is a bright and floral gin with a slightly over-proofed profile, perfect for mixing cocktails.
“Gin often carries characteristics of its geography, and we wanted to produce a blend that not only captured our Dutch heritage but also used botanicals in a modern way to make it unique to our brand,” said Anthony Stice, Vice President of Dining and Beverage Operations for Holland America Line.
To celebrate the introduction of De Lijn, Holland America Line will feature the spirit in three new 150th Anniversary cocktails: the Dutch 150, a twist on a French 75 with De Lijn Gin, lemon juice, and sparkling wine; the 150th Martini, a classic martini with De Lijn Gin and Noilly Pratt Dry Vermouth; and the De Lijn Gin and Tonic, an exclusive drink prepared tableside in the Pinnacle Grill specialty restaurant.
Starting in November 2022, De Lijn will be available in all bars and lounges fleetwide as a gin of choice or in one of the special cocktails. Bottles will also be available for purchase in the shipboard shops. Join us in celebrating our 150-year tradition and raising a glass of De Lijn gin to our Dutch heritage.