Between smoke and balance: Teddy Joseph on representing Bowmore and Laphroaig
As Global Brand Ambassador for Bowmore and Laphroaig, Teddy Joseph occupies a unique position within the world of Scotch whisky. He represents two of Islay’s most iconic distilleries, both shaped by the island’s rugged coastline, peat-rich landscape, and centuries-old traditions, yet wildly different in character. Where Bowmore leans into balance and refinement, Laphroaig is unapologetically […]
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Thinking Upsidedown: How Marc Janssen Made Room for Play and Flavor at Grolsch
It almost seems inevitable, in hindsight, that Marc Janssen would one day become master brewer at Grolsch. Not only because of his love for beer and flavor, but also because of his background. Both his father and grandfather worked at the brewery in Enschede long before him. Grolsch was therefore part of his world early […]
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Flying Dutchmen Cocktails becomes Europe’s highest-ranked fully female-owned cocktail bar in the Top 500 Bars
Amsterdam’s Flying Dutchmen Cocktails has reached a new milestone — and marked it in the best possible way: with a full bar. On March 4, the three co-owners welcomed family, former staff, friends and long-time supporters back into the Singel bar to celebrate its reopening and a new chapter for the venue. The timing could […]
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Jameson x Kensington x Gall & Gall How an Irish Whiskey, a Dutch Band, and a Retail Platform Are Building Momentum Together
Sometimes a partnership begins with a spreadsheet. Sometimes it starts in a brainstorm. And sometimes, as Alexander Suer recalls, it begins in a moment when “everyone in the room simply dropped their pen.” That moment marked the beginning of the collaboration between Jameson, the Dutch rock band Kensington, and retail partner Gall & Gall. What […]
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Carrying the Flame: Grace Gonzales and the Legacy Behind El Mayor Tequila
From the agave fields of Jalisco to the bars of Barcelona and beyond, Grace Gonzales is reshaping how Europe sees – and sips – tequila. As the fourth generation in her family’s distilling dynasty, and daughter of Master Distiller Rodolfo Gonzales, she is both a steward of tradition and an ambassador for the future of El […]
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GIULIA FARAONI IS THE DUTCH ARTISAN OF TASTE
On February 2, 2026, nine Dutch bartenders competed for the title of Artisan of Taste in Diplomático Rum’s eponymous cocktail competition. For more than six months, Diplomático Rum searched for local cocktail artisans – bartenders who treat flavors as their creative medium. During this period, participants attended several masterclasses to develop a signature cocktail centered […]
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The ultimate guide to cocktails & dining in Amsterdam an insider guide
Amsterdam doesn’t just eat well, it drinks exceptionally. From mezcal-forward kitchens to velvet-lined hotel dining rooms, the city has quietly mastered the art of pairing serious food with properly made cocktails. This guide is for those places where the bar matters as much as the kitchen, and where a great drink is never an afterthought. […]
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Five Places, One Tequila, Where Patrón El Alto Defines Amsterdam Nightlife
Patrón El Alto is made for nights when everything falls into place. New Year’s Eve is the ultimate example, the moment when you don’t simply close the year, but celebrate it with intention. With the right people, in the right place, and with a drink that matches the mood. This premium tequila, crafted from 100% […]
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Keeping the Fire Burning: Aberfeldy’s Red Wine Cask Series Through Two Pairs of Eyes
When you talk to Matthew Cordiner and Stephanie Macleod about Aberfeldy, you quickly realise they’re working on the same whisky from opposite ends of the process. Cordiner, who grew up in Craigellachie in Speyside “surrounded by the whisky world,” came into the industry as a tour guide. What was meant to be a summer job […]
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