Wynand Fockink Liqueurs: We Taste Test History!

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Ever wondered why the Dutch bow before drinking? We headed to Wynand Fockink, Amsterdam’s oldest liqueur distillery and tasting room, to try it out! In this video, we explore the fascinating history of traditional Dutch liqueurs; The Dutch take their liqueurs so seriously that they hold a place of honour at the center of every special occasion. We take part in the bowing ritual, taste-test a variety of flavors based on ancient recipes, and learn how these traditions have been preserved for centuries at this historic distillery. Whether you’re into travel, booze, or bizarre traditions - this one’s for you! 📍 Filmed on location at: Wynand Fockink, Amsterdam (Established in 1679 and still pouring!) Let us know in the comments: Would you bow to booze? 00:00 Intro to Wynand Fockink 01:15 Bittere Lijdenstroost ("Bitter Consolation of Suffering") 03:12 Hansje in de Kelder ("Hans in the Cellar") 05:38 Hoe Langer Hoe Liever ("The Longer The Better") 09:00 Overview on our experience with Dutch liqueurs 09:53 Secret liqueur for Mark back at home Planning to move to The Netherlands? Get our downloadable guides to save you time and aggravation! Available on Gumroad now at https://dutchdiaries.gumroad.com The Expat Checklist 2025 The Expat Pet Handbook: Netherlands Edition