Ever thought about it? If not that’s the occasion to find out. This is not about spirit making stricto sensu but this is a good story to take away and impress people at dinner. Maybe. Actually it is not such a random fact as it may seem: it tells a lot about our societies. So […]
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The Art of Alchemy is an exhibition that started at the Getty research institute in the Fall of 2016. There would have been no distillation, none of the beautiful liquid this website is dedicated too without alchemists. As an introduction to many posts to come on the often mysterious always thought-provoking alchemy, here are a […]
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Bols is the oldest Genever making company, and probably the oldest distillery still in existence today. It is located in the center of Amsterdam, at least the House of Bols is. Writing or reading about the history of Bols is like exploring the history of Gin. Bols was making juniper based alcohol before gin became […]
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