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the distinctly different journal– THE GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO STYLE –

Summer is over. After some well deserved holiday it is time to get back to the office. Hopefully re-energized and extra moti-

vated. To get you in the right mood we have dedicated this second issue of the Distinctly Dif-ferent Journal to personal style in (and around) the office. Some of you might think: personal style? I just get back into my boring blue or grey suit and that’s that. Wrong! A good grey or blue suit is a perfect base, of course, but always make sure to give it your own personal touch. Because the way we dress has more influence than you might think. Whether you like it or not, your clothing

communicates. And so, it can have a serious im-pact on your ability to achieve success. Research shows that your appearance influences people’s perception of your authority, trustworthiness, intelligence, financial success and suitability for hire or promotion. Obviously there are the basic rules: wear clean clothes. Follow the dresscode (it’s almost always better to be overdressed than underdressed). Make sure your clothes are not wrinkled. Pay attention to the suit (make sure it fits you per-fectly), but don’t forget about shoes and acces-sories – they are just as important. Wearing a perfect suit with the wrong tie or with unkempt

shoes will destroy the outfit as a whole. To get you started we’ve selected a few pairs of shoes for you (page 2) and listed some tips to keep them pristine looking (page 3). On page 4 and 5 owner of New Tailor, Roel Wolbrink, talks about the wonderful world of fabrics. Autumn means rain and wind, so we’ve produced an autumn emergency guide with tips and tricks to make sure both your clothes and you survive (page 6). On page 9 you can find our favourite office essentials. For some relaxation after work, get a cocktail from page 12. Good luck out there and don’t forget to enjoy it as well!

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king of fabricsRoel Wolbrink talks shirts

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autumn s.o.s.Take care of your clothing and yourself

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office essentialsOur favourites for the office

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handcrafted glovesThe most elegant gloves for autumn

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BACK TO WORKSo long summer. This issue of the Distinctly Different Journal will explore personal style in the office.

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footwear for all occasions

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Autumn means rain. How shoe trees keep your shoes save.

Now you’ve invested in a pair of nice quality shoes, you

want to keep them that way. The basics are ac-tually a lot simpler than often thought. Proper shoe care starts with cedar shoe trees. Some men think shoe trees are an unneccessary purchase, but it’s the foun-dation of shoe care. The emphasis is on cedar. Aromatic cedar is famous for its natural benefits. When unvarnished, cedar protects the leather, fabric, stitching and soles of your shoes by absorbing moi-sture, salts and acid. And that is exactly what your dress shoes need. All feet sweat throughout the day, and the leather and lining of our shoes absorb that moisture. Over time, this moisture will cause the lining to rot, shoes to smell and the leather to crack. Cedar trees smooth out creases, linings and wrink-les in your shoes. The tree holds a shoe in its pro-per shape, so it dries out correctly. Because of the absorbent nature of cedar it will also dry out the lining of your shoes, so they don’t rot. Another great feature of cedar is its scent – it will make your shoes smell fresh again.So, yes, we understand you’ve just spent a lot of money on your leather shoes and don’t want to

waste more money. But remember: a pair of shoe trees is cheaper than a new pair of shoes. Using shoe trees will not only make your shoes look better, but also last longer.

Don’t waitSo does this mean you need a pair of shoe trees for all your dress shoes? Well, ideally yes. But if you only have a few pairs of shoes you use regurlarly, you might be able to rotate just two or three pairs of shoe trees. Be aware that shoes need a full 24 hours to dry before they can be worn again. So make sure you don’t wear your shoes two days in a row. Of course, the best way to dry them is by using a shoe tree. The most important time to use them is in the hour or two after you’ve worn your shoes. That is the moment they will actually draw out

the moisture and help the shoe return to its original shape. If you wait too long, creases will have manife-sted in the leather already.

After those two hours the trees will mostly retain the shape of your shoes and help with the odor control. The aromatic feature of cedar makes our shoe trees also perfect to use in your less formal footwear. That

is why we developed speci-al Sir Beecs cedar trees for sneakers. Not only do they take care of any unwanted odor and will they keep

your sneakers in shape, they also make your foot-wear collection look quite cool. Especially because of our fitted leather labels with the laser engraved sneaker logo of your choice.

Tips & Tricks

Place the cedar trees in your shoes immediately after taking them off. The leather is still flexible then which makes it easier for the shoe-tree to keep your shoes in the right shape and to smooth out creases, linings and wrinkles.

Do not wear your shoes two days in a row. Wearing your shoes every other day will keep them in better shape.

Lightly scour your cedar shoetrees once a year (use sandpaper with a grit of 200 or higher). That way the cedar shoetree maintains its effectiveness.

If your shoes get wet, put your shoes on their side and let them dry in this position. You can also fill up the shoes with newspapers. Don’t put back the shoetrees before your shoes are dry.

Read more about shoe care on www.distinctly-different.com

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You can wear the most amazing suit, but if you choose the wrong shoes – it all goes up in smoke. Shoes are the foundation of any outfit, so pick them well. Yes, quality shoes are an investment, but – if you take good care of them – they will last longer than several pairs of cheap shoes.

A pair of quality leather shoes might not always be the most fun thing to buy,

but it is the absolute essential to your wardrobe. Some might think people don’t even really notice what seems almost hidden un-der your suit, but if you wear the wrong kind of shoes, they will most definitely. That is why every man should make sure to spend some money on one or two pairs of quality leather shoes. We have a personal preference for the classic English shoes of Loake.

Loake was founded by three bro-thers in 1880 in Kettering, Nort-hamptonshire. Today it is still run by the Loake family. That heritage is at the core of all their shoes. Their special Loake 1880 series is proof of it. This pre-mium range still follows the strict quality guidelines the company put on themselves more than 130 years ago. Using bench-made shoema-king techniques and only the finest quality materials, it is a collection to which many shoemakers can only aspire.

Furthermore, each pair of Loake shoes is made at their Northamp-tonshire factory in England. It is the perfect example of craftsmanship. A pair of Goodyear Welted Loake shoes can take up to eight weeks to make. Some 130 skilled craftsmen, up to 75 shoe parts and over 200 different operations are involved. That truly is the art of shoemaking. The Loake shoes come in all styles and colours, which make them the perfect shoe for any man. Are you looking for a dress shoe that goes with your suit? How about the pre-

mium brogues, Loake Strand. Or the cap toe Loake Aldwych. The elegant wingtip full brogues, Loake Buck-inham, are always a great classic as well. Do you prefer a more casual look? They have a great line of suede chukka boots, Pimlico, or the elegant classic loafer, Whitehall. Loake shoes don’t only look good, they are also very comfortable to wear. The soft calf leather used for the Loake shoes are of the highest quality.www.distinctly-different.com/loake

keep them going

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proper shoes

Before polishing, you should always clean your shoes. Brush off dirt and dust with a shine brush.

Use Saphir Lotion for the daily cleaning. For a more thorough cleaning use Saphir Renomat.

To nourish and condition theleather, use Saphir Renovateur orLotion. It will renovate dry leather.

Now it is time to shine usingSaphir Pommadier cream and

Pate de Luxe wax.

Let the leather absorb the cream for 5 minutes. Use a shine brush or

cloth to shine your shoes.Loake Buckingham

€ 287,50Loake Pimlico

€ 250,00Loake Whitehalli

€ 287,50Loake Cannon

€ 267,50

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KING OF FABRIC

roel wolbrink

A shirt is not just a shirt. Shirts come in all shapes and qualities. A refined shirt is made of a refined cloth. Pay attention to the details. New Tailor’s

Roel Wolbrink explains shirts and fabrics.

It all started almost twenty years ago when Roel Wolbrink opened New Tailor in Utrecht,

The Netherlands, with his compa-nion Hans van Goch . Their refined tailored clothing was an immediate success and by now the bespoke tailor has also set up shop in Am-sterdam. What makes New Tailor speci-al? A passion for tailored clothing which ensures the right cut, appeal and comfort for you personally. “A bespoke suit or shirt is often considered a luxury, nonetheless,

we rather view it is as a pleasant necessity. Our advice is obviously tailored to each individual. After all, you are what you wear (at least for others),” explains Wolbrink.While more and more men begin to understand the importance of a good suit, a bespoke shirt is quite often undervalued. A big mistake, according to Wolbrink. Because a good shirt can make any outfit. “Shirts are nowadays quite easily worn with just a pair of trousers. Denim or Oxford are well suited for this purpose. Prints, too, do well without a jacket. Perhaps they are all the better for it. “White shirts forever set the

benchmark, as they can accom-modate almost any match. They can be worn with a jumper, with a suit, or simply with a pair of jeans. The sleeker and thinner the shirt’s fabric, the more formal its appea-rance. Try and make sure that the fabrics you wear match the season. The ideal shirt wardrobe varies from one person to the next. Whi-tes, light blues and a denim, howe-ver, should always be included.“Apart from the colour and print you’d like for your shirt, your choice of cloth will greatly deter-

mine its look and feel. A two-ply shirt has better durability and a better shine than a single ply as the two-ply is a yarn spun of two single strands in such a way that any protruding fibres are tucked in and hence no longer visible. Cloth is woven in several main types of weave: Plain (Poplin, Fill a Fill, Zephyr, Oxford and Pinpoint), Twill (Twill, Honeycomb-Dobby- Marcella) and Satin (Batiste). “Personally I like twill because it’s easy to iron plus it’s clean. Mo-reover, it doesn’t shine through. I like to wear white for all occasions except for weekends. “For a little more casual look I go

for Oxford. Also for weekends alt-hough a jersey is very relaxed and soft. Those are excellent in blue or grey for weekend days. Of course, I have a Jeans shirt as well. Made as a business shirt it combines very easy with all kinds of outfits. “In the summer I like Giro Inglese; an open weave which is very nice to wear. And in this period of year I prefer a linen and cotton combina-tion over 100 percent linen because it is softer.” A quality shirt might be a bit more expensive, but it is definitely an

investment you should consider. It will last longer and look better. The quality of the fabric and the hand-craft will make it stand out. Ma-king a shirt might appear simple, but producing a quality shirt, like Emanuel Berg, involves the aid and assistance of thirty different indivi-duals and as many machines. This includes a severe quality control and removal of any excess threads, a process taking up 140 minutes of effective time. But the result is more than worth it. Our advice? Start with a simple blue or white Oxford or Twill shirt, which goes with anything, and see the difference for yourself.

“A bespoke suit or shirt is often considered a

luxury, nonetheless, we rather view it as

a pleasant necessity”

Emanuel Berg Shirt CutawayFine Twill - White

€ 129,95

Emanuel Berg Shirt Cutaway Fine Twill - Blue

€ 129,95

Emanuel Berg Shirt Cutaway Oxford - White

€ 129,00

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autumn s.o.s.We all need some extra love and care in

autumn, your wardrobe included. Some items to get you through the rainy season.

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KEEP THEM DRY

Nothing is more annoying than starting your day soaked. Not only because your clothes

will be wet all day, but also because rain ruins your suit

and shoes. That’s why we love our COVY’S. These rubber

covers for your shoes are the ultimate protection against

rain, mud and snow. They are 100 percent water resistant, so your feet will stay dry – no

matter how bad the weather is. The slip proof sole is also a big

plus: it gives you better grip. So no slipping on your leather soles. Due to the simple and

stylish design the COVY’S can be easily combined with a suit

or casual look.

The COVY’S are available via: www.distinctly-different.com/

covys


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Shoe care workshop at our showoffice in Amsterdam. Learn to shine like a pro.

CLEAN THEM UP

Most people don’t realize it, but the soles of your shoes are

quite vulnerable as well. Rain and dirt affects them as it does the leather upper part

of your shoe. Saphir’s Sole Guard is a protective vegetal oil – especially formulated to

offer the best protection for the exterior of your shoe soles. The

vegetal oil impregnates the leather, preventing salt and

moisture from penetrating the sole.

By nourishing your soles with this 100 percent vegetal oil

you slow down the wear and tear of your soles. Making

your shoes look better and last longer.

More info via www.distinctly-different.com/

saphir-sole-guard

GO FOR IT

Even if you’re prepared, shoes will get dirty. Heavy rain, mud and puddles will never do your

shoes any good. You should always make sure to protect your shoes. For instance with

Saphir’s Crème de Soins. This beeswax based shoe

cream is especially intended to care for smooth leather shoes. The Crème de Soins enriches and waterproofs the leather. Of course prevention is better than cure – but if your shoes still get dirty, there is a solu-tion: Saphir leather cleaning

soap. Perfect to clean and pre-pare leather for polishing by

removing dirt and old layers of polish.

See our shoe care products on www.distinctly-different.com/

shoe-care

CUDDLE UP

Autumn is the time to get inside and ejoy the warmth of

your house. Unwind after a long day by lighting a

Knackered Cow candle and infusing the room with a

relaxing fragrance of lavander and eucalyptus. By Cowshed, a range of body and skincare

products that originated in the old cowshed at Babington House (Soho House) in 1998. The award winning natural bath & body products only

contain the very best organic, wildcrafted and fairly-traded plant extracts and essential oils. The candles were made

from non genetically modified, organic and vegan ingredients.

Check out our candles on www.distinctly-different.com/

candles

KEEP THEM SAFE

Sometimes it is better to just give in to the weather. These

Aigle rubber boots are perfect for heavy rain or long walks in both urban or natura surroun-

dingsl. The fur lining makes them not only ideal forcold winter days but it makes the boots more comfortable as well. A classic design that

dresses nicely with any casual outfit. Cool and functional.

Check out the boots on www.distinctly-different.com/

rubber-boots

Rain and wind are not your skins best

friends. Some tender love and care will make the difference

skin s.o.s.

NEVILLE FACE REVIVER Neville face reviver is a strong moisturizer and high defence skin shield to get you through

the day comfortably.

KORRES SHOWERGELThis amazing fig showergel by Korres is based on wheat

proteïns which protects the skin by forming a protective layer.

PRE SHAVE LOTION A natural hydrating pre shave

lotion that softens and prepares the beard for a refreshing

shave.

COWSHED BODY OILLift up your spirit after a day of hard work using Cowshed’s Grumpy Cow uplifting body

and bath oil.

PROSPECTOR CO. CREAMThis all purpose cream will

leave any skin surface that it touches feel well cared for and

hydrated.

JAO BRAND LIP BALMRich lip balm, perfect for cold

winter days. The balm contains 34% Shea Butter, Jojoba oil, and meadowfoam seed oil.

what’s happeningB esides our online store in luxurious

shoe care and accessories, we also host numerous events throughout the year.

Our annual ironing competition is one of the highlights, which takes place on the Amster-dam Canals and in the business district Zui-das (seen on pictures 1, 2 and 3). We also like to share our knowledge and deliver shoe care service on big events such as The Gentlemen’s Club – where some of the most famous Dutch men come together (pictures 4 and 5) and The Start-up Fair (pictures 6 and 7), both hosted by influencer agency Friends of the Brands.Last but not least we host several clinics during the year where we explain all about luxurious shoe care (picture 8). Interested to have us on an event? Visit www.distinctly-different.com/events

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Gentlemen’s evening at Timothy Oulton Amsterdam. Message us to get an invite.

5oktober

Loake fitting session. Fit your favourite models at our show-

office in Amsterdam.

18oktober

Shoe care workshop at our showoffice in Amsterdam. Learn to shine like a pro.

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COMING

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Meet Fjällräven

New to the Distinctly Different family is the legendary brand,

Fjällräven. For the explorer in you.

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It was 1950 when Åke Nordin developed his first backpack frame that sowed the seed for Fjällräven. Ten years later he officially starts

the company in a basement. His goal? To make the wilderness a little bit more accessible.Since then Fjällräven has continued to produce innovative, functional products which are ap-preciated by generations of outdoor enthusiasts across the world – and which have also received a number of distinguished awards over the years. By now, the Swedish brand has some classics we all know, like the legendary Kånken. A perfect, simple, yet innovative backpack for any gentle-man that likes to explore the city or nature in his free time. The backpack comes in lots of stylish colours – making it the ideal backpack to match your own personal style.The company’s timeless, functional and durable outdoor equipment enjoys global presence and is loved by many. Besides the famous Kånken we also offer other travel accessories, such as the Greenland Backpack and travel toiletry bag – both made from G-1000 HeavyDuty. Or the more elegant Övik Card Holder – made of beautiful leather with an open grain surface that takes on a lovely sheen with use. To see all our products head to www.distinctly-different.com

Fjällräven Greenland Backpack€ 135

Fjällräven Greenland Briefcase€ 164,95

Fjällräven Kånken Backpack€ 79,95

Fjällräven Travel Toiletry Bag€ 64,95

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Make your mark in the office with elegant clothes and

accessories.

A selection of our favourite business wear. Elegant, classic and quality designs with a

twist.

Everything is available in our online store: www.distinctly-different.com Emanuel Berg Shirt

The shirt has a modern fit which

means it is slightly tailored to ensure a

nice fit.€ 129,95

Emanuel Berg BoxershortsHigh quality

boxershorts by Emanuel Berg.

€ 28,00

Profuomo Pocket SquareA great basic must

have for every suit. This satin pocket square in royal blue creates the ultimate dress look.

€ 29,95

Loake StrandA premium pair of semi brogue shoes made from the finest black burnished

calf leather. € 287,50

Profuomo Silk TieHigh quality oxford weave tie by Profuomo in

Navy Oxford. Perfect for any occasion.€ 39,95

Profuomo Laptop Bag

This business bag is made

with the finest full grain leather.

€ 249,00

Pantherella SocksThese quality crew high

socks in rib navy are perfect with a suit or

jeans. € 15,00

Elegant Black Leather BeltStylish leather belt. Suitable for both

formal and casual wear.€ 49,95

office essentials

Suitroller - PrestigeA clever roll-case carry your

suit in a practical, crease free, and stylish manner.

€ 99,00

Renard Elite 35.5An elegant time piece

featuring a leather strap with smooth leather finish and a slim stainless steel

casing. € 149,00

24 hours in Amsterdam

DISTINCTLY DIFFERENT

Swing by our workplace in the centre of Amsterdam. Find out more about our products and learn the tricks of luxurious shoe care. www.distinctly-different.com

RON GASTROBAR PARIS

Enjoy delicious French cuisine in the city centre. This stylish 1950’s bistro is run by one of the Nether-lands’ most famous Miche-lin chefs: Ron Blaauw. www.rongastrobarparis.nl

GEORGE MARINA

Enjoy some oysters and a glass of wine at the water-front. George Marina is the newest restaurant of the famous branch of George restaurants. www.cafegeorge.nl

CLAIRE AMSTERDAM

Where the legendary Studio 80 used to be a new club recently opened: Claire. The perfect spot to have a drink and enjoy the Amsterdam night scene. www.claire.nl

SIR ADAM

Earlier this year the urban boutique hotel Sir Adam opened its doors in the iconic A’dam Tower – with some of the best views of Amsterdam.www.sirhotels.com

Nothing beats the fresh scent of clean laundry.

Once you invest in quality clothing, you want to keep it

in good shape as long as possible. That’s where the eco-friendly line of deter-gent and fabric care, The Laundress comes in. Their special shampoos and sprays preserve your clothing and extend their lifetime. The products can be used on some of your most delicate clothing, like wool and cashmere, enabling you to wash it yourself instead of bringing it to the dry cleaners.The American Gwen Whiting and Lindsey Boyd came up with the idea when they were still young fashion enthusiasts, launching careers in one of the world’s best-dressed cities, New York. As Gwen

and Lindsey invested in building their wardrobes, they were confronted with the frustration of maintai-ning them: replacing pre-maturely worn items and paying painful dry cleaning bills.Beginning in 2002, the pair spent two years re-searching and developing the very elixirs they longed for. Their result is the highly effective, nontoxic line of laundry and home

cleaning products you find in our online store. Each product is carefully crafted to work its magic on a spe-cific fabric or surface with outstanding results.Use wool and cashmere shampoo for your precious sweaters and cardigans or their Stiffen Up spray for the perfect ironing results. Do you just enjoy the amazing scent of The Laundress? Try out the Fabric Fresh Spray.

clean closet

BRUSH IT UPCertain clothes lose their vibrant colours because of attracted dust which attaches itself to the fibers. With a luxurious cloth brush you can brush off the dust and restore your clothing’s original vibrant colour.Check out our brushes at


The Laundress Wool & Cashmere Shampoo

€ 25,00

The Laundress Stiffen Up

€ 14,00

The Laundress Fabric Fresh

€ 19,00

Luxury clothes brush with handle

€ 25,00

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Luxury cashmere brush with handle

€ 27,50

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Hestra Gloves Steve € 89,00

Hestra Gloves Jacob € 80,00

Hestra Gloves Emerson € 75,00

Hestra Gloves Jacob€ 80,00

handcrafted glovesBeautiful and elegant leather dress gloves for any occassion. That what Hestra stands for. This Swedish family business is known for quality and style. Their unlined models are perfect for autumn weather, to

protect your hands from wind and cold.

I t’s literally all about hand-craft in the Swedish family business Hestra. The compa-

ny has a long history of making the finest ski and casual gloves of the finest materials. Everything that they do today has grown out of the timber forests of the uplands in the village Hestra in the Swedish province of Småland. That is where Martin Magnusson and his family settled and where he began making gloves in 1936. He set up his work-shop in a farmhouse and made gloves for the local lumberjacks.

In 1937, a ski slope was created nearby and as its popularity grew, Magnusson saw a new market for his high quality, durable gloves. His sons became keen skiers and star-ted working in the family business in their teens. Over the years, the word about their gloves spread to places beyond the village of Hestra. Since then, two more generati-ons of the Magnusson family have entered the company; Svante and Claes, who grew up among skis and gloves, and now their sons, as well.Although the brand is popular

worldwide, it is still a true family business. Design and development is done at the headquarters in town. The gloves are manufactured in their own factories and they buy all leather, fabrics, wool and other materials their selves. It gives them control of the production chain and ensures a high level of quality. Their experience, eye for detail and their knowledge of quality fabrics enables them to make perfect fitted, beautiful and long-lasting leather gloves. When unlined, the gloves are perfect for an autumn

day. Whether you go for deerskin or hairsheep leather – they are very flexible and comfortable to wear. A fan of craft? Go for the Jacob gloves; they are hand sewn. That process takes around two hours per pair. It also gives the gloves a great natural look. More interested in something a bit different? Pick the Steve gloves; a great fashion item – inspired by and named after the legendary Steve McQueen. If you prefer a classic look, the Emerson gloves – with a woven cotton pat-tern on the back – are for you.


Everything you need to pour yourself the

perfect afterwork drink

cocktail hour

WHISKY TUMBLER SET The Nachtmann Highland Set is a set of 4 classic tumblers you

can use for anything.€ 17,95

MARBLE COASTERSA set of 4 contemparory and

timeless square coasters in stone white marble.

€ 19,95

WHISKY SET ASPENBeautifully designed whisky set by Nachtmann. The glasses are

decorated with clean lines. € 84,95

WHISKY STONESPut these Vacuvin whisky stones in the freezer and use them to

cool your beverage. € 16,99

WHISKY LONGDRINK SETThe Nachtmann Bossa Nova

longdrinks have a beatifully de-signed motive of braided glass.

€ 23,50

COCKTAIL STRAINERThis cocktail strainer by Vacuvin is a handy tool to filter out any solids out of your cocktail mix.

€ 4,95

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afterwork drinks

After a long day at the office, sometimes you just want to settle in a big, comfy chair

and enjoy a nice drink. Not just a beer or a wine, but something a bit more outspoken. Whatever the be-verage of your choice might be, we can guarantee it will taste better in a appropriate and classy glass like the Nachtmann tumblers . The Bavarian company is famous for their crystal glass. With more than 180 years of experience, skill and tradition, it is safe to say they make absolute quality glasswa-re. Besides quality Nachtmann is famous for their design. Their tumblers, longdrinks and decan-ters have a beautiful classic design that looks perfect in the house as well. Each glass is uniquely cut out of unleaded crystal glass which make them a great addition to any dinner table or bar. The hardened glass is scratch free and literally crystal clear. To inspire you, we have listed our favourite cocktails. Enjoy!

DARK ‘N STORMY

60 ml dark rum150 ml ginger beer

1 lime (for 30 ml juice and a wedge to garnish)

optional: a splash of sugar water and a slice of ginger

A Dark ‘n Stormy might be the perfect autumn cocktail. The rich taste of the rum and the spicy ginger beer is a joy for cold and rainy days. The key to nailing a Dark ‘n Stormy is the precise ratio between the

spice of the ginger beer and the richness of the rum. Depending on which brands you use, you may want to play around with

the proportions. Combine the rum, the ginger beer, and the lime juice in a glass full of ice cubes. Stir.Garnish with a lime wedge.

OLD FASHIONED

1 sugar cubea splash of bitter (such as

Angostura)A soft Irish whisky

OrangeClub Soda

If there is one cocktail every man should know how to make

it’s the Old Fashioned. The cocktail dates back to 1880

(they called it Old Fashioned even back then). A drink that has sugar, bitters, spirit, and orange peel. A drink that is

elegant, timeless and makes a powerful statement.

Add the sugar to the bottom of a large tumbler. Then pour in

the bitters and soda. Stir gently. Add ice, and pour in the whisky, stirring it all together. Garnish

with an orange wedge.

GIN TONIC

50 ml Gin Mare120 ml tonic

squeeze of lime juicelime wedge to garnish

2 thyme sprigs

A Gin Tonic is always a good idea. But instead of going for the standard version of this

classic drink, why not spice it up a bit?

This version of the Gin Tonic is made for autumn, fresh but spicy and with a lovely taste. You can also try it with other herbs like basil or rosemary.

Fill a glass of your choice with ice cubes. Pour in the gin and

top up with tonic. Stir the whole thing and garnish with a lime

wedge and some thyme sprigs.


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