Beer
Kopstoot: Dutch beer and genever in one ritual
The kopstoot pairs a shot of genever with lager beer, a Dutch tradition served in historic Amsterdam bars and modern craft beer venues as ritual.
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Liqueurs
Ouzo: Greek liqueur made from grapes and anise
Ouzo is a Greek anise-flavoured liqueur, born from grape distillates and flavoured with anise, herbs and spices, served neat or with water.
Liqueurs
Rakija Travarica: Croatia’s traditional herbal spirit
Rakija Travarica is a Croatian grape spirit macerated with herbs, linked to home tradition, aperitif service and local digestive customs in Croatia.
Liqueurs
Raki: the king of Turkish drinks and its ritual
Raki, Turkey’s national drink known as lion’s milk, is made from raisins, fresh grapes or figs and traditionally served with water and meze.
Liqueurs
Chuchuhuasi: exotic aphrodisiac liqueur from the jungle
Chuchuhuasi is a Peruvian Amazon liqueur made with bark macerated in aguardiente and honey, surrounded by popular tradition.
Gin
Bols Genever, history of an Amsterdam distillery
Bols Genever traces nearly 450 years of history, from Het Lootsje and Lucas Bols to jenever, clay bottles and worldwide expansion from Amsterdam.
Wine
Armand de Brignac Midas: bigger and more expensive
Armand de Brignac Midas is a giant premium champagne bottle inspired by King Midas, weighing 45 kg and holding the equivalent of 40 bottles.
Wine
Penfolds Block 42, the 100,000 pound ampoule
Penfolds Block 42 Kalimna Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 appeared in 12 glass ampoules, priced at 100,000 pounds with global opening service included.
Rum
1940s J. Wray & Nephew 17 Year Old: legendary Jamaican rum
1940s J. Wray & Nephew 17 Year Old is one of the world’s most sought-after rums, tied to the Mai Tai and Jamaican rum history.
Liqueurs
Fernet Branca in Argentina: 75% of world consumption
Argentina accounts for more than 75% of global Fernet Branca consumption, turning the Italian bitter into a ritual with Coca-Cola and ice in bars.
Liqueurs
Chinchón Seco Especial: 74 degree anise spirit
Chinchón Seco Especial is a high-strength Madrid anise spirit, linked to Chinchón tradition, distillation methods and protected varieties officially.
Liqueurs
Soju Chum Churum: a fashionable Korean brand
Soju Chum Churum is a popular Korean soju brand, a clear low-strength drink with a strong place in Korean social and dining culture.