by Tory Yap | Jan 7, 2024 | English, Liqueur
Oud Amsterdam Marzipan Liqueur In ancient Rome, a dough made from barley was called “massa.” When baked, it became “panum,” a type of bread with a specific weight. By the Middle Ages, during festive occasions like Sinterklaas, people started...
by Tory Yap | Jan 6, 2024 | English, Liqueur
Oud Amsterdam Caraway Liqueur Kummel, crafted from caraway seeds, stands as one of the older and more traditional single-flavour liqueurs. It gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in the bustling café terraces of France, which were often immortalised in...
by Tory Yap | Dec 9, 2023 | English, Liqueur
Oud Amsterdam Cherry Liqueur In Central and Eastern Europe, you’ll find cherry trees all over, especially in places like Dalmatia and Maraska. They’re famous for their top-notch cherry varieties, including the popular Morello cherries. The Celts, who once...
by Tory Yap | Dec 5, 2023 | English, Liqueur
Oud Amsterdam Chestnut Liqueur The ancient Romans, particularly the Tenth Legion, introduced the sweet chestnut tree to our regions, planting them around Nijmegen at the beginning of the common era. In the north, we’ve traditionally used chestnuts to make puree,...
by Tory Yap | Dec 4, 2023 | English, Liqueur
Oud Amsterdam Caramel Advocaat Advocaat holds a special place in the hearts of many, especially during festive seasons and celebrations in the Netherlands. This classic Dutch liqueur is made from a blend of egg yolks, sugar, and brandy, gently heated up using the Au...
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...
