Geeky stuff

27 aug

Geplaatst op 15:10h in Distilleerderijen, Geeky stuff, Nieuws, Spirits, Spirits, Stories door
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When Capucine Kuperminc talks about rum, she speaks not just of a spirit but of a landscape and its people. Her journey into distillation began long before she set foot in Rhum J.M.’s storied cellars. After graduating from a French engineering school with a major in food...

27 aug

Geplaatst op 11:51h in Distilleerderijen, Douglas Laing, Geeky stuff, Makers, Merken, Nieuws, Spirits, Spirits, Stories door
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For more than seven decades, Douglas Laing & Co. has been a name synonymous with independent Scotch whisky bottling and blending. Today, under the stewardship of Cara Laing, the family business continues to uphold its heritage while embracing modern perspectives. From the blending table to...

26 aug

Geplaatst op 09:00h in Distilleerderijen, Geeky stuff, Makers, Nieuws, Spirits, Spirits, Stories door
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Filey Bay was born from a simple yet ambitious idea: to create a whisky deeply rooted in its coastal home. Sitting on land farmed for generations, the distillery had everything it needed — prime malting barley fields, a natural water source, and an agricultural heritage...

13 aug

Geplaatst op 15:50h in Geeky stuff, Makers, Sartori Wines, Stories, Wijn, Wijn, Wijnhuizen door
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A Vision Beyond The Vineyard At Sartori di Verona, heritage isn’t just something you inherit—it’s something you refine and prepare for the future. Andrea Sartori, the winery’s fourth-generation leader, is the architect of that future: one shaped by strategic growth, sustainability, and a clear-eyed understanding of...

03 jul

Geplaatst op 09:36h in Alvi's Drift, Makers, Regios, Stories, Wijn, Wijn, Wijnhuizen door
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From medicine to winemaking, Dr. Alvi van der Merwe blends heritage, heart and innovation to craft one of South Africa’s most inspiring wine stories. Words: Albert van Beeck Calkoen Image credits: Alvi's Drift A Doctor Turned Vintner: Returning to the Farm Before becoming one of South Africa’s most respected...

04 jun

Geplaatst op 12:06h in Bartenders, Cocktailbars, Cocktails, Cocktails, Cocktails, Geeky stuff, Stories door
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In the fast-paced world of high-volume hospitality, consistency is often sacrificed for speed. But on the 11th floor of the DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal, LuminAir is rewriting the rules. With panoramic city views and a buzzing rooftop atmosphere, LuminAir serves hundreds of cocktails a...

13 mei

Geplaatst op 12:54h in Cocktails, Geeky stuff, Makers, Nieuws, Spirits, Spirits, Stories door
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In an industry driven by passion, tradition, and personality, global brand ambassadors are the beating heart of spirits brands. They are storytellers, educators, road warriors, and cultural connectors. We spoke to four of them—Mitch Wilson (Black Tot Rum), Jesse Estes (Tequila Ocho), Max de Smit...