Meet the lineup of Hayman's Gin, the only independent distiller still making True English Gin. by Gandor BronkhorstphotographyAlbert van Beeck Calkoen/Hayman's Gin The story of Hayman's gin is story of True English gin. Balanced, classic and nuanced. As such, Hayman's is still made the traditional way: with a...
Gin comes not only in many flavors, but also in many colors. Pink gin is very old anyway, going back to the mid-19th century as British and is actually a kind of cocktail of gin with Angostura Bitters. The pink gins we know today are infused with...
Of course, nothing is better than a nice, warm seat by the burning fireplace in good company and with typical winter aromas when outside the cold wind begins to gently howl. At the end of this challenging year, we want to treat ourselves to something special. We...
Berenburg is undoubtedly the drink of the Northern Netherlands and Sonnema was the first variety to market it in 1860. Of course they could not let such an anniversary pass by quietly. Because grand celebrations are very difficult at the moment, a special edition was brought to...
Urban Wineries. It seems like a contradiction in terms, but it is a new phenomenon, brought over from the United States. An Urban Winery is a fun way to experience the fun of a winery without having to leave the city. Especially in the case of Amsterdam, it's...
In our cocktail recipes you will come across a lot of terms that probably do not mean much to you. Shake pour, build stir or stir strain, to name a few. These English terms indicate in 2 or sometimes 3 words which...
Stirring a cocktail is the oldest technique that bartenders use to make a cocktail. Stirring is the English word for stirring. So if you see somewhere that a cocktail needs to be stirred, this means that it needs to be stirred. There are different ways...
Earthy elements, autumnal hues and golden details. The Hennessy Very Special Limited Edition 2020 is a journey through the elements of the earth and its universe. South African-born Faith XLVII is the artist behind the powerful design. In 2010, Hennessy started the Very Special Limited...
Cocktail bar Super Lyan, named Best Hotel Bar in Amsterdam by Belvedere earlier this year, is ready to reopen on August 26 under the leadership of their new bar manager and with a new menu. New barmanager Lewis Thomson has been appointed as the new...
Close to Barcelona you will find Vilarnau, producer of advanced organic Cava. This winery has recently started making a real wine without alcohol, just as trendy and vibrant as the city of Barcelona. The taste is fruity and accessible. Ideal for a summer day or...
