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OUR BRAND STORY​

It was a Thursday afternoon at a sailing event somewhere in the Netherlands, where we both met on a boat with an afternoon beer in our hands. Naturally, that one beer turned into a few more and eventually resulted in us opening a bottle of rum that we mixed with some cola on the rocks. 

Many years later we have shared countless more stories, adventures, and of course, drinks. Most importantly however we share a passion for entrepreneurship, the environment, and high-quality products. Motivated by this passion we have started our brand, Mates Spirits, to enrich the industry with a new, high-quality, environmentally conscious, and most importantly delicious drink; Mates Gold Rum.

it's official
2019

It was the year 2019 where Bart and two mates officially registered Mates Spirits in the Netherlands and blended their first 3.000 botles

Logo Gold Rum
HELLO THERE!
2020

With just a small start in 2019, 2020 was going to be a big year. The second batch is on it’s way and not only off-trade but on-trade is running.

New plans incoming; something chocolate!

Lockdown
2021

So what is that chocolate thing? The launch of the succesful; Chocomates. During the lockdowns we had some real creative sessions and found a wonderful partner in crime; Jan, who creates those unique chocolate balls. 

4 year anniversary
2022

A year of surprises, new team and exciting investments for a new portfolio. Pop-up bars, stands, trade shows and winterfairs!

We are excited for 2023, because we can finally launch our new portfolio; White Rum and XO Rum.

Lockdown
2023

Mates Experience Day and crossing borders to more then 5 countries! 

More to come
2024...
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NEED TO KNOW MORE?

Okay, now let’s cut the chitchat. We could keep on talking and share our complete story with you, but we’d rather encourage you to get up, make some calls, and start spreading the word on what you’ve just discovered; you just met your new mate in life! 

Let’s share this new mate with friends, family, and colleagues or get in touch and become new friends with us.

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