New genever from ancient grain ‘Emer’

29.03.2017

A new graangenever has seen the light: Miracle of Amsterdam. What makes this product so special that you must taste it?

Ms. van Wees: “Grain genevers were traditionally made of wheat, rye and barley. In 2013 Slow Food asked me if I was interested in distilling with an ancient grain: emer. In a distant past beer has been brewed from this grain, but it was never used for genever. All the reason for me to take the challenge.’

The result is a brand new grain genever, distilled using traditional methods: Mirakel van Amsterdam (Miracle of Amsterdam).

Celebratory signing of certificate Intangible Heritage

22.09.2016

On the 21st of September this year, we’ve had the pleasure to sign the certificate of The Dutch Centre for Intangible Cultural Heritage, which now recognizes our craft of ‘fine distilling’ as intangible heritage. With the signing of this document, the craft of fine distilling is now place on the National Inventory Intangible Heritage list. A milestone in our history and a crown on our craft. Since July 6, 2016 fine distillation has been recognized on the National Inventory Intangible Heritage because of the great cultural and historical value.