drink – Snapping The Globe

Wynand What? Many have never heard of this place nor know exactly how to pronounce it, but there is a wonderful little surprise that hides behind the NH Krasnopolsky Hotel in Dam Square. Built in 1679, the Wynand Fockink Proeflokaal (Dutch for tasting tavern) and liquor store resides in the adjacent alley.

Beginning as a liqueur distillery, a Proeflokaal was added where customers could taste and buy the products. Today, you can still visit the tasting room, using the time honored way of bowing to the drink and slurping the first sip from a traditional tulip glass. There are many liqueurs to sample in many flavors, such as butterscotch, lemon and creme brulee as well as genevers, brandies and draft beers.

Space here is limited but always interesting and I always get very excited when I find out that someone I am with has never been here. It’s a “must do” on anyone’s visit to Amsterdam! Ask the bartender to surprise you with something unique…and if you love it, you can wander over to the adjoining store and purchase a bottle to take home!

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Wynand Fockink

http://wynand-fockink.nl/nl
Address: Pijlsteeg 31, 1012 HH Amsterdam, Netherlands
Hours: Daily, 15:00-21:00