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Mar 6
2 min

National Oreo Cookie Day Celebration

Let's celebrate National Oreo Cookie Day with a fitting, filling Oreo Cookie Cocktail. Complete with chocolate liqueur and whipped cream!

Gemma D.

Mar 4
1 min

Ben & Jerry’s Topped Whiskey Biz

It's the ultimate latest Ben & Jerry's release in their Topped series! Ben & Jerry’s Topped Whiskey Biz. Are you drooling yet?

The Balvenie and the dessert smörgåsbord

Gemma D.

Mar 1
3 min

The Balvenie and the dessert smörgåsbord

Join me in a tasting of The Balvenie 14 years old Caribbean Cask whisky and a smörgåsbord of desserts!

Gemma D.

Feb 22
2 min

Ginger Monkey Monday!

Start the week right with a great whisky cocktail! A special mix with Monkey Shoulder premium blended whisky, ginger ale and oranges.

Gemma D.

Feb 14
2 min

Love is strong - in many ways

Love is strong and this year has taught us that love can come in many shapes. Let's celebrate Valentine's Day together. With cocktails.

Gemma D.

Jan 21
4 min

Powerful poetry to enjoy with a dram

Amanda Gorman, National Youth Poet Laureate, was the star of the inauguration with her poem "The Hill We Climb".

Gemma D.

Dec 7, 2020
2 min

Herbs and spice make it nice

Learn more about the influence of herbs and spices on the flavour of your cocktail.

Gemma D.

Dec 1, 2020
2 min

Cocktail tools 101

Cocktail tools 101! All the tools you need to kickstart your cocktail shaking skills - at home or behind the bar.

A Teeling release you need to try to believe

Gemma D.

Nov 4, 2020
3 min

A Teeling release you need to try to believe

Once upon a time, not too long ago, I found myself joining my fellow road ragers on a quest to see who could get home the fastest. My...

Scottish Roadtrip with J.D. William's Whisky Bar

Gemma D.

Nov 1, 2020
3 min

Scottish Roadtrip with J.D. William's Whisky Bar

I can't begin to tell you how pleased I am that the whisky flight I brought home for a tasting, contains only whiskies, that I have never...

Coming soon: ST. BRANDARIUS CRANBERRY OCTAVE CASK

Gemma D.

Sep 29, 2020
1 min

Coming soon: ST. BRANDARIUS CRANBERRY OCTAVE CASK

Can't wait to try the new Saint Brandarius Cranberry Octave Whisky. Aged and bottled on the island of Terschelling, Netherlands

Auchentoshan 3 Wood Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Gemma D.

Jul 27, 2020
2 min

Auchentoshan 3 Wood Single Malt Scotch Whisky

This Auchentoshan Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in three different cask types, creating this incredibly complex and compelling whisky.

July tastings with the Scotch Malt Whisky Society

Gemma D.

Jul 25, 2020
4 min

July tastings with the Scotch Malt Whisky Society

On July 4th SMWS Brand Ambassador Bob Wenting hosted the first in-person whisky tastings at J.D. William's in Amsterdam since the lockdown!

Gemma D.

Jul 22, 2020
1 min

Irish Rosemary Ginger Beer

This Irish Rosemary Ginger Beer is just what you need to cool down the scorching summer days.

Shakers and muddlers and strainers! Oh my!

Gemma D.

Jul 19, 2020
4 min

Shakers and muddlers and strainers! Oh my!

A sunny Sunday, a snug and welcoming cocktail bar on the Amsterdam canals and three cocktails that are begging to be made! Welcome to the Fl

Gemma D.

Jul 15, 2020
1 min

Cherry Sour

This sexy twist on a classic Whisky Sour makes me very very happy indeed. The Cherry Sour will sneak into your heart with love.

Gemma D.

Jul 8, 2020
1 min

A Scottish Rose

What do you get when a 10 year old Glengoyne Whisky meets Fentimans Rose Lemonade? A Scottish Rose. Another great summer cocktail to try.

Blueberry Bourbon Smash - time to start summer!

Gemma D.

Jul 1, 2020
1 min

Blueberry Bourbon Smash - time to start summer!

Can you stand the heat? No? Well then you should definitely try this refreshing Blueberry Bourbon Smash with crushed ice.

Summer's here - let's get some cocktails ready

Gemma D.

Jun 27, 2020
1 min

Summer's here - let's get some cocktails ready

When the weather's getting sultry, we need to keep cool and what better way than to enjoy delicious whisky-based cocktails.

Pricey whiskies are a luxury... and these beauties go beyond

Gemma D.

Jun 20, 2020
3 min

Pricey whiskies are a luxury... and these beauties go beyond

Pricey whiskies are a luxury... and these beauties go beyond. I don't mind spending good money on a bottle but these are truly luxurious.

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