Buss Nº 509 Premium Rebel Cud Gin / 47%/ 0.7l

Gin Buss Nº 509 is the creation of Serge Buss, founder and owner of Bar Bounce, the first “Gin & Tonic” bar in Belgium.

The brand name supposedly comes from the license number for the production and sale of alcohol. The license document was supposed to include the inscription "BUSS Nº 509". Serge comes from a family with rich culinary traditions, his grandfather was a chef to the Belgian royal family, and his father owned a popular restaurant chain; he opened his first restaurant when he was only 20. The Buss Nº 509 brand debuted in 2013 with the Raspberry Gin version, the first in the "Author Collection" series, which was soon joined by gins: Pink Grapefruit, Belgian Apple, Elderflower and Persian Peach. Buss Nº 509 is best known for its excellent "fruity" gins, but we also recommend its more traditional versions. The Rebel Cut presented here is the result of the inventiveness of a master distiller, not limited by the assumptions of the owners. The core of its formula is juniper berries, lavender, jasmine, white pepper, cinnamon, licorice, angelica and orris roots, vanilla, coriander seeds, fresh lemons, tangerines and oranges. Rebel Cut, together with Master Cut and Midi Cut, form the Choice Cut Collection. Buss Nº 509 gins are distilled at the Zuidam distillery.

Buss Nº 509 Rebel Cut is a very complex and well-balanced gin. Alongside the classic notes of juniper and pine needles, we find citrus sweetness, floral notes and subtle spiciness. The producer recommends serving it with floral tonic, with the addition of a few juniper berries and lime zest.