Van Wees

Distilleerderij Van Wees is the last remaining distillery in Amsterdam, still run by the Van Wees family. It carries on a genever-making tradition that dates back to 1782 and makes genever, liqueurs and gin in the heart of the city, under its own name and the De Ooievaar label.

Van Wees is known for malt-rich genever. The Zeer Oude Genever has a high share of malt wine for a full, soft and slightly sweet character, and the Zeer Oude Genever 10 Year spends a decade in oak, which brings vanilla, dried fruit and gentle spice. Both are great neat at room temperature and a good first step for whisky drinkers.

The family also bottles single-cask whisky under The Ultimate label, such as the peated Bunnahabhain Staoisha.

Find Van Wees in our shop on the Vismarkt in Utrecht, or order online.