Holland America Line’s De Lijn Gin Awarded Gold Medal in “Tales of the Cocktail” Competition

Holland America Line’s exclusive De Lijn Gin was awarded a gold medal in the gin category during the Tales of the Cocktail competition, held in New Orleans in July 2024. The judges praised De Lijn Gin for its floral and fruity flavors, with one judge noting, “This is a good beginner’s gin for those that are curious.”  

“We are incredibly honored to receive a gold medal for De Lijn Gin. This recognition is a testament to our dedication to quality, craftsmanship and innovation,” said Holland America Line’s senior manager of beverage and dining operations and innovation, Drew Foulk. “This award inspires our food and beverage team to continue our commitment to excellence and to further elevate the standards in the cruise industry.” 

Developed in 2022 to celebrate Holland America Line’s 150th anniversary, De Lijn Gin features 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 premium gin, made in America, inspired by the line’s rich history in the Netherlands. Specially crafted for Holland America Line, the rollout of De Lijn Gin serves as a nod to recognize the brand’s deep connection to its Dutch roots. 

De Lijn is available in all Holland America Line bars and lounges fleetwide as a gin of choice and can be enjoyed in a variety of specialty cocktails onboard every ship.