De Kuyper and Our/Amsterdam sign distribution contract

De Kuyper Royal Distillers and Our/Amsterdam Vodka have signed a contract for the distribution of Amsterdam’s first locally distilled vodka.

Our Amsterdam is affiliated with Our/Vodka, Pernod Ricard’s global network of micro-distilleries established in collaboration with entrepreneurs Marcel Wortel and Ivo Hulscher.

Our/Amsterdam Vodka is produced at the company’s micro-distillery in Amsterdam, however, it is also a global brand with partners in cities around the world which add their own local flair to the spirit. Our/Vodka was launched in 2013 in Berlin but was subsequently grown to encompass distilleries in Detroit, Amsterdam, London and Los Angeles.

Found in 1695, De Kuyper Royal Distillers BV is one of the oldest family businesses in the Netherlands. With sales operations in over 100 countries, its product range includes De Kuper cocktail liqueurs, Peachtree, Rutte Gin and Jenever. It also distributes Russian Standard Vodka, The Glenrothes Whisky, Zubrowka Vodka, Chartreuse and Sierre Tequila in the Netherlands.

Commenting on the agreement, Ivo Hulscher, managing director of Our/Amsterdam Vodka said: “De Kuyper Royal Distillers are the perfect partner to help us realise the growth targets for our unique local vodka. This collaboration with an experienced and professional family business will open up many doors for us in the future”.

Mark de Witte, CEO of De Kuyper said: “We are always looking to work with premium brands that boost our portfolio and are in line with our ‘Own the Cocktail’ vision. Our/Amsterdam Vodka fit this description perfectly and we are looking forward to distributing this top-quality vodka”.