Schiedam is famous for its windmills, previously used to process the grain used in jenever production. Accordingly, as part of the development of the distillery, Carolus Nolet decided to build a landmark windmill.
Built to the traditional Stellingmolen design, it looks like it dates from the same period as the surviving historical windmills in Schiedam, but its vintage-looking sails are cleverly disguised aerofoils and the giant windmill is actually a 21st-century wind turbine, providing power towards the running of the distillery – with surplus power contributing to the Dutch national grid.
Commissioned in 2005, the windmill is believed to be the largest of its type in the world. It houses a reception, exhibition areas, bar and cinema over its ten floors.