Hooghoudt is a

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producer of several alcoholic beverages. The company was founded in 1888. Hooghoudt's products include

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(a gin-like liquor),

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and

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History

The family company was founded in 1888 by Hero Jan Hooghoudt, who had been a baker. The distillery was based in the city centre of

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, but has since moved to a new complex in an office park in Euvelgunne. The distillery employs between 50–100 people and has an estimated revenue of 10 to 25 million

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s. The distillery has a relationship with the Herberg Hooghoudt tasting room and café on

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("regulator's canal") in

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References

External links

Hooghoudt Distillers English website (requires age verification)
Companies based in Groningen (province) Dutch distilled drinks Groningen (city) {{netherlands-company-stub