Aberfeldy 18 Years Sangiovese Red Wine Cask, a new chapter in the Red Wine Cask series
For the past years Aberfeldy has steadily expanded its Red Wine Cask series, experimenting with barrel finishes on their classic Highland single malt to explore new flavour dimensions without losing the distillery’s signature style. Previously the series featured barrels that held Malbec, Bordeaux or Napa valley wines, among others. The new Sangiovese release continues this […]
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Jimmy Hu: The Relentless Rise of the Netherlands’ Best Bartender 2025
In just a few years, Jimmy Hu has gone from an unknown young bartender from Hengelo to one of the most visible talents in the Dutch cocktail world. His ascent—fueled by humility, discipline, and an almost obsessive drive to improve—culminated this year in winning the prestigious Entree Magazine Best Bartender of the Netherlands title. But […]
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Patron El Alto and Zum Barbarossa elevate the Amsterdam night to a higher level
Patrón El Alto reinforces its position as the tequila for those who see nightlife as a form of luxurious culture. During Amsterdam Dance Event, this was once again confirmed through an exclusive collaboration with Zum Barbarossa. One private night quickly became the main topic of conversation, a Patrón evening that was described afterwards as the […]
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WOODFORD RESERVE OLD FASHIONED WEEK 2025 17–23 november — de klassieker heruitgevonden
Van 17 tot en met 23 november staat heel Nederland weer in het teken van Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned Week. Dé week waarin meer dan 40 bars laten zien waarom de Old Fashioned nog altijd een icoon is — én hoe ver je kunt gaan met een cocktail die ogenschijnlijk zo simpel is. Drie ingrediënten, […]
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20,000 Old Fashioned Hustles Later: Door 74 & The Connaught Bar Toast a Signature Milestone
Every iconic cocktail begins with a first pour. The Gin Basil Smash at Le Lion. The Clover Club in New York. The PenicillinCocktail at Milk & Honey. And in Amsterdam, the Old Fashioned Hustle has now joined that lineage — built on Woodford Reserve Bourbon and Rye. On Monday, August 25th, Amsterdam’s legendary speakeasy Door […]
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Where Art Meets Hospitality: Inside the Operational Philosophy of 🔶🟥🔵
East London’s 🔶🟥🔵—known colloquially as “A Bar with Shapes for a Name”—isn’t your average cocktail bar. It’s a love letter to both art and hospitality, shaped by a team whose approach to quality and collaboration is as structured as it is expressive. The concept draws heavily on the Bauhaus movement, not only in visual identity […]
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De alchemie van geur in het glas: het nieuwe D.S. & Durga-menu bij Pulitzer’s Bar
Pulitzer’s Bar heeft deze zomer een menu gelanceerd dat mixologie en parfumerie met elkaar laat samensmelten. De bar werkte daarvoor samen met het New Yorkse parfummerk D.S. & Durga: geuren worden vertaald naar cocktails, met een opbouw die denkt in top-, hart- en basisnoten in plaats van enkel in zoet, zuur of bitter. Het resultaat […]
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Carrying the Flame: Jesse Estes on Legacy, Travel, and Tequila Ocho
Jesse Estes, Global Brand Ambassador for Tequila Ocho, has tequila in his blood—literally. From growing up alongside one of the spirit’s greatest advocates (his father, Tomas Estes), to now shaping its future on a global scale, Jesse’s journey is one of authenticity, heritage, and heart. We sat down with him to unpack life on the […]
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Forget the Negroni. Forget Bourbon. Forget Water, Even. This Obscure Spirit You’ve Never Heard Of Will Change Everything (But Probably Won’t).
There’s a particular kind of headline that’s been doing laps around the internet, and you’ve definitely seen it — probably while scrolling at 11:47 p.m. with one hand halfway into a bag of kettle chips. “Forget the Margarita, This Fermented Ant Broth Is the Only Cocktail That Matters This Summer.” Or maybe: “Move Over, Champagne […]
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