Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is celebrated for its innovative craft beer scene, with a variety of breweries producing everything from traditional styles to experimental brews that incorporate unique ingredients. The country is also known for its high-quality genever, a traditional Dutch spirit that serves as a precursor to gin, showcasing the rich heritage of distilling in the region. Additionally, the Netherlands has a growing reputation for producing artisanal spirits, including liqueurs made from local fruits and herbs, reflecting its diverse beverage landscape.
Van Gogh Espresso Vodka 50 mL
Dutch Vodka
Fresh-roasted coffee beans lead the aroma, with a small lift of cocoa and citrus adding definition. The palate is bittersweet and espresso-driven, carried by a smooth vodka base rather than overt sugar. A silky texture softens the coffee bite, while the finish remains long, clean and gently roasty. Serve chilled, over ice, or use it in an Espresso Martini or another coffee-led cocktail.
Van Gogh Dutch Caramel Vodka 50 mL
Dutch Vodka
Burnt sugar and pure caramel give this flavoured vodka a rich, dessert-like centre, balanced by a smooth, creamy texture. Vanilla and chocolate sit underneath the caramel, while a light coffee note brings contrast through the finish. The result is rounded and indulgent without losing its clean spirit base. Serve chilled, over ice, or use it in an Espresso Martini, caramel coffee cocktail or dessert-style mixed drink.
Van Gogh Double Espresso Vodka 50 mL
Dutch Vodka
Bold espresso leads with a freshly brewed, dark-roast character, carried by a smooth vodka base. Subtle chocolate and caramel notes round the coffee intensity without taking away its clean, focused profile. The palate is rich but controlled, finishing with a persistent roasted-coffee impression. Serve chilled or over ice, or use it to deepen an Espresso Martini, White Russian or another coffee-led cocktail.
Ketel One Vodka 750 mL
Dutch Vodka
Light pepper and a subtle citrus note shape the aroma, with a rounded, silky texture through the palate. The flavour stays restrained and clean, finishing smoothly without losing definition. Serve well chilled, over ice or in a classic Martini, where its weight and gentle spice remain clear; it is equally comfortable in a vodka soda or a citrus-led cocktail that benefits from a polished, neutral base.
Hollandia Super Strong Lager
Dutch Beer
Deep golden and full-bodied, with ripe orchard fruit, sweet grain and a warm yeast-led character. Lively carbonation lifts the rich palate, while a measured hop bitterness brings definition and carries the flavours into a long, gently warming finish. Serve well chilled with spicy sausages, grilled meats, aged Gouda or a hearty stew; its weight and fruit also suit robust, savoury dishes.
Swinkels Family Brewers Bavaria 8.6 Extreme Strong Lager
Dutch Beer
Golden and full-bodied, this strong lager brings honey and sweet fruit into a firm malt-led frame. Grapefruit and black pepper add sharper detail, while a measured hop bitterness keeps the richness from feeling flat. The palate is powerful but smooth through the finish. Serve cold with grilled sausages, roast pork, aged Gouda, barbecue or spicy meat pies.
Bavaria Premium Pilsner 660 mL
Dutch Beer
A clear, light-coloured Dutch pilsner with a refreshing balance of fruit, grain and hops. Barley malt gives the palate a clean, gently rounded centre, while the hop character adds fresh aromatic lift and a measured bitter edge. Natural mineral water helps keep the profile pure and composed through a balanced finish. Serve well chilled with schnitzel, grilled sausages, roast chicken, fried fish or mild cheese.
Brouwerij Kees Caramel Fudge Stout Pedro Ximénez Edition
Dutch Beer
Pedro Ximénez barrel ageing adds raisin, sultana and dark sherry richness to a dense caramel-fudge stout. Chocolate and coffee tones sit beneath the dried fruit, while roasted malt brings enough bitterness to shape the sweeter pastry-stout profile. The palate is full and layered, finishing with lingering cocoa and dark fruit. Serve cool with blue cheese, chocolate tart, fruitcake, braised beef or roasted nuts.
Bols Triple Sec Liqueur
Dutch Liqueur
Clear and brightly aromatic, with Curaçao orange peel at the centre and a fresh citrus lift around it. The palate balances clean sweetness with a gently bitter peel note, keeping the profile lively and useful rather than heavy. Its direct orange character is made for mixing: add it to a Margarita, Cosmopolitan or Sidecar, use it to brighten a sparkling serve, or combine it with lemon and soda for a simple long drink with a crisp finish.
La Trappe Tripel 330 mL
Dutch Beer
Amber colour and a broken white head introduce this Trappist ale. The official brewery describes a harmonious taste that begins fruity and moves toward malty caramel, and it lists eight per cent alcohol. A provincial profile adds rich malt, banana, grapefruit, pineapple and floral aromas, providing a broader documented account of the beer's fruit and malt character.
Grolsch Premium Pilsner 500 mL
Dutch Beer
8.6 IPA 500 mL
Dutch Beer
Clear pale yellow in colour, with a medium-lasting white head. Green-apple aromas accompany a subtle hop character. The flavour is sweet, with gentle hop bitterness. The competition record identifies an India pale lager from the Netherlands at seven per cent alcohol. Its appearance, aroma, sweetness and bitterness are recorded together in the published tasting note for this beer.