by Tory Yap | Nov 25, 2023 | English, Liqueur
Oud Amsterdam Cinnamon Liqueur During the Dutch Golden Age, Ceylon, now known as Sri Lanka, was a prized trading destination for Holland. The island’s unique Cinnamomum trees provided bark that, once dried, became the coveted cinnamon sticks shipped back to the...
by Tory Yap | Nov 24, 2023 | English, Liqueur
Oud Amsterdam Honey Liqueur Harvesting honey, the oldest sweetener known to humans, requires skill and bravery, as bees zealously guard their labor’s fruit. This challenge, however, has never diminished honey’s allure. There are various types of honey, and...
by Tory Yap | Oct 27, 2023 | English, Liqueur
Oud Amsterdam Raspberry Liqueur Back in the day, people had to get creative to enjoy the taste of raspberries all year long. They would either pack them in sugar jars or turn them into liqueur using alcohol. At Oud Amsterdam, we’ve taken that age-old practice...
by Tory Yap | Oct 26, 2023 | English, Liqueur
Oud Amsterdam Almond Liqueur Oud Amsterdam Almond Liqueur takes inspiration from a Portuguese recipe, blending the rich flavours of Portuguese almonds with a unique Dutch touch. While some well-known variants such as Amarguinha and Amaretto put their own unique spin...
by Tory Yap | Oct 24, 2023 | English, Liqueur
Oud Amsterdam Speculaas Liqueur Speculaas, a classic Dutch cookie. While it shares some similarities with gingerbread, the key difference lies in the spice blend. Unlike gingerbread, which packs a gingery punch, speculaas is all about a warm blend of aromatic spices....
by Tory Yap | Oct 20, 2023 | English, Liqueur
Oud Amsterdam Salted Liquorice Liqueur Liquorice has a long history dating back to the ancient Egyptians, who used it for its medicinal properties. It has a soothing effect on the throat and was used as a home remedy for colds. Fast forward to today, and in the...