In 2021, Justin Queen started developing his own spiced rum. Last fall, Justin was an exhibitor at The Art Of Drinks, where we were also introduced to his rum. A pleasant introduction! Recently we were able to speak to him longer about how he got started with this...
Exactly one year ago, brothers Noah Duijst and Siward de Groot took over the Dutch brand Hermit Gin. I spoke to Noah to take stock after 1 year. He talked about his background, why they chose precisely Hermit Gin and what their plans are for the coming...
Glenmorangie A Tale of Tokyo combines vibrant, bold flavors with soft sweetness and is a single malt whiskey full of sensory contrasts, just like Tokyo itself. With a desire to experiment with rare Japanese Mizunara oak casks, Dr. Bill has created a limited edition characterized by...
Scottish whisky house Benriach has been celebrated for decades for their beautiful single malt whiskies. Recently, they launched their new bottles and also immediately launched a new line of tarted whisky. In addition to their Original Ten and The Twelve, there is also the Smoky Ten and,...
Few whiskey brands have such a deep connection to the sea as Talisker. The western Isle Of Skye is very sparsely populated and of extraordinary beauty. Here stands the distillery where Talisker is made. To further emphasize their connection with the sea, they are joining forces with Parley...
This spring, every Monday from March 13 to April 3, Woodford Reserve, the world's best-selling super-premium American whiskey, invites cocktail lovers to have their senses stimulated during A Spectacle For The Senses: 5 multi-sensory events in the Dutch capital. These include enjoying unique Woodford Reserve cocktails...
For many of us, January is known as a somewhat dull month in which fairly little happens. The fun parties are over, the weather is gray, dreary and dark, and for the time being just as little exciting to look forward to. Tanqueray 0.0 likes to prove...
Few cocktails are as iconic as the Old Fashioned. This seemingly simple mix of "a spirit, sugar, bitters and water" was first described in a newspaper on May 13, 1806. Not surprisingly, May 13 is World Cocktail Day. For over 200 years, a cocktail has been made this...
There's something to celebrate every day of the year, but World Gin Day is always in big letters in our calendar. Where just a decade or so ago gin had to settle for a supporting role, it has now grabbed Centre Stage. Go figure: before the g&t...
You celebrate a birthday in itself every year, but not an anniversary. And certainly not your 150th birthday. Exactly that long ago Simon Rutte started his first business in 1872 in the heart of Dordrecht. Hardly anything has changed in that time. Distillery Rutte distills its products at the...
