Bringing back the Indonesian spirit with Mates who share a passion for spirits, food, cocktails and Rum. This project not only tells stories but celebrate our slogan Made by Mates, Drink with Mates. A unique partnership between Mates, De Rozario & The Rumah
Molasses is extracted form original Javanese sugarcane (Sacchurum Robustum)
‘Beras Merah’ Indo red rice helps cultivate wild yeast, kickstart fermentation and give unique character to the rum.
Natural forest filtered water. High in minerals.
Distilled twice in ancient Chinese steel pot stills. Reaching 140% proof.
Aged 6 months in large Indonesian Teak wood Barrels. A ‘ hard wood’ with tight grains and little spirit interaction.
We are launching our Indonesian Rum; Mates Arrack, a unique blend of Batavia Arrack from Indonesia and fine Caribbean rum. This special creation has been developed in collaboration with Michelin Chef Jermain de Rozario, whose Indonesian roots and culinary expertise have contributed to the depth and authenticity of the product.
Self-taught Jermain de Rozario continues to develop his streamlined vision, demonstrating a youthful playfulness that is increasingly balanced and bringing his own style to creative cuisine which focuses on Asian delicacies. His new address boasts an urban panache which suits him to the core, from the music to the plant-based decor and bamboo features. An exciting development! (Ref: Michelin Guide)
The Indonesian Hindus believe in integrating dualism, which is the idea that two opposite things depend on each other to exist. You can’t have a day without light, black without white, low without high, joy without sorrow, etc. This is the core tenet of Rwa Bhineda.
Rwa Bhineda promotes an appreciation of opposites and differences. Indonesian Hindus are taught not to despair too much, because there will always be joy to balance it. Joy on the other hand should not be celebrated too excessively, for it will eventually be balanced by sadness.
For ‘Cocktail Bar of the Year’, the winner of 2024 is none other than The Rumah. The Rumah is located on Oude Binnenweg, just a stone’s throw from Witte de Withstraat. Gault&Millau praises The Rumah for its intimate atmosphere and fun, diverse bartending team.
The intimate cocktail pub undisputedly has the nicest, most diverse, and best bartending team in the Netherlands. In this cocktail destination by Daryl Lieuw-On and Edward Nijhoff, the focus is mainly on sugarcane distillates rum and cachaça, and you taste the finest rum from all corners of the world.
