I left it off as the House of Bols is a fully modern experience that costs considerably more than a tasting at any of these tasting rooms mentioned above. You might have noticed that I left the House of Bols off the list. Other notes on genever tastings in Amsterdam Together with your genever, you can also purchase locally sourced sausage and cheese to enjoy along with your drinks. It’s a unique place for those seeking something a bit different than the beautiful and historic brown bars of Amsterdam’s center while enjoying a little time out in nature. Within this restored pump house dating back to the 1880s, you’ll find various liquors and spirits distilled here from organic materials. You’ll find this distillery hidden in Flevopark, a beautiful park that is an easy cycle outside of the historic city center of Amsterdam.
Distilleerderij ‘t Nieuwe DiepĪ post shared by I amsterdam on at 11:59am PDT The tasting room is open 3/4pm to 9pm Tuesdays to Sundays. If you don’t have a chance to get out to the actual distillery, this is a great way to sample the newest Dutch take on genever. This upstart tasting room combines the best of Belgian and Czech beers together with organic liquors brewed in Amsterdam East (discussed below). Proeflokaal ‘t Kelkje is very young compared to the other tasting rooms on this list, however we don’t discriminate by age here. The Olofspoort is open between 4 pm and 11 pm daily besides Sundays. Treat yourself to some time here and let the bartenders guess your preferences. Stepping into the narrow doorway is like stepping into a time machine. It’s a local kind of place although tourists are welcome. You’ll find over 80 Dutch liquors and the stories behind these liquors easily told by the knowledgeable staff. Run by a passionate owner who often holds performances inside, the Olofspoort is a nice place to both sample and purchase quality genevers and liquors as souvenirs. It’s hard to miss the stunning building, which sits where a 13th-century city gate once stood. This cozy bar specializes in genever and housemade Dutch spirits. You can also organize a guided tour of the actual distillery, which can be booked in advance for a fee. This pride in tradition makes this brewery a great place to learn about genever and other liquors under the guidance of helpful employees. This family-run business proudly focuses on refining traditional Dutch distilling techniques and small craft batches.
They’ve been brewing liquors and spirits since 1782. READ MORE Why you should visit Madurodam to see Holland in miniature Click to read more about visiting Wynand Fockink. The tasting room can only fit seven people at a time, however if you’re close to Dam Square, consider stepping down the alley to find this small distillery (now owned by Bols). Wynand Fockink is one of the most famous genever tasting rooms in Amsterdam although it’s quite small. In the past, people would tap the barrels to check how much was left in order to refill their own bottles, however these barrels are a beautiful remnant of the past although the phrase drankorgel is far from a flattering term in Dutch… Wynand Fockink One notable feature that you don’t find in many tasting rooms in Amsterdam (due to space) is the 50 barrel drink organ ( drankorgel). Sit down and enjoy the atmosphere as well as the genevers/liquors available for a tasting here. It’s said that the tasting room dates back to 1650 and it’s easy to believe it. Whether or not this fact can be verified, it doesn’t matter as this Amsterdam proeflokaal is beautiful to visit.
Proeflokaal at Distilleerderij ‘t Nieuwe Diepĭe Drie Fleschjes claims to be the oldest tasting room in Amsterdam.
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Generally, genever samples are free (or cost a marginal amount) while bottles cost 15+ euros.
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They’re the perfect place to try genever for the first time as you’ll have expert guidance on how to drink genever and what might suit you best. Most of these tasting rooms ( proeflokaals) are easily found within Amsterdam’s Centrum on foot. If you are looking for more in-depth travel advice about Belgium and the Netherlands, I created a guidebook on behalf of Moon Travel about Amsterdam, Brussels, and Bruges.
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