From the shelf
Everything we have by Whisky Almanak Hans
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The Dutch-language reference work on whisky
The Whisky Almanak appears in a fully revised edition every few years. According to the publisher, it has been the standard work for whisky lovers in the Netherlands and Belgium for seventeen years.
Each edition contains tasting notes on about three hundred whiskies and whiskeys, with large colour photos of the bottles. The pages leave room for your own notes. It also has regular sections (Becky’s Corner and het Hoekje van Hans) and an overview of whisky specialist shops, festivals and clubs. The book is compiled in cooperation with importers and producers from the Netherlands and abroad.
We have four different editions in stock. Handy if you collect the series, because an older edition contains whiskies that do not return in the new one.
The books we have on the shelf
Whisky Almanak 7th edition 2022/2023
The latest edition we have on the shelf. Tasting notes on about three hundred whiskies and whiskeys with colour photos, space for your own notes, Becky's Corner and Hoekje van Hans, plus an overview of specialist whisky shops, festivals and clubs.
€ 16,99
Whisky Almanak 6th edition 2020/2021
Completely revised sixth edition with tasting notes on almost three hundred whiskies and large colour photos of the bottles. With ’t Hoekje van Hans, Becky’s Corner and an overview of whisky specialist shops and festivals.
€ 14,99
Whisky Almanak 5th edition
The completely revised anniversary edition, with tasting notes on about three hundred whiskies and whiskeys and clear colour photos of the bottles. Compiled in cooperation with importers and producers.
€ 14,99
Whisky Almanak 4th edition
The fourth edition of the Almanak, by the same two authors. Our product page gives no description for this edition; call us if you want to know exactly what it contains.
€ 14,99
Bourbon & Blues
A book by Hans Offringa, the man behind the Whisky Almanak. There is no description on our product page; call us if you would like to know what is in it.
€ 9,99
Hans and Becky Offringa
- The makers in brief
- 30 yearsThat is how long Hans Offringa has been writing about whisky.
- 17 yearsThat is how long the Almanak has been the standard work in the Netherlands and Belgium.
- 7The number of the newest edition we have.
- 2The authors, together The Whisky Couple.
Hans Offringa has been writing about whisky for some thirty years. His books, photographs and articles are published worldwide. He is European Contributing Editor of Whisky Magazine and over the years has received various awards and honorary titles, including Keeper of the Quaich, Kentucky Colonel and Lifetime International Ambassador of the Spirit of Speyside Festival.
Becky Offringa is originally a marine biologist and graduated from the College of Charleston in South Carolina. Besides whisky, she loves painting and photography. For the Almanak she does the research, the layout, the editing and part of the photography.
Together they work under the name The Whisky Couple and also make marketing material for the international whisky industry.
The Almanak is compiled in cooperation with leading importers and producers from home and abroad.
The latest or the whole range?
According to the publisher, every edition is completely revised and contains new whiskies compared with the previous one. If you want the most up-to-date overview, the 7th edition 2022/2023 is the logical choice; it is the newest one we have in stock.
If you are collecting the series, or are looking for a whisky released a few years ago, the fourth, fifth and sixth editions are still on the shelf as well. Of most of them we have more than one.
If you do not know which one you need, call 0570 541 278 or email info@bockje.nl. Then we will look in the book for you.
Frequently asked questions about the Whisky Almanak
Which editions does ’t Bockje have in stock?
Four: the fourth edition, the fifth edition, the sixth edition 2020/2021 and the seventh edition 2022/2023. The current status can be found in the online shop.
What is in the Whisky Almanak?
Tasting notes of around three hundred whiskies and whiskeys per edition, with colour photos of the bottles. The pages leave room for your own notes. Also the sections Becky’s Corner and Hoekje van Hans, and an overview of whisky specialist shops, festivals and clubs.
Who are Hans and Becky Offringa?
Hans Offringa has been writing about whisky for some thirty years and is European Contributing Editor of Whisky Magazine. Becky Offringa is originally a marine biologist and does the research, layout, editing and part of the photography. Together they work under the name The Whisky Couple.
Which edition is the newest that ’t Bockje has?
The seventh edition 2022/2023.
Is the Almanak in Dutch?
Yes. The Whisky Almanak is the Dutch-language reference work for the whisky enthusiast in the Netherlands and Belgium.
What is Bourbon & Blues?
A book by Hans Offringa that we have in stock. There is no description on our product page, so give us a call if you would like to know what it is about.
How soon will I have a book at home?
The books are in our shop in Bathmen. If you order online, they are sent from stock. Ordering online and collecting at Brink 2 is also possible.
Order, collect or drop by
- In stock in our shop at Brink 2 in Bathmen
- Order online and have it delivered
- Order online or collect in Bathmen
- Personal advice via 0570 541 278 or info@bockje.nl
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday 09.00–18.00, Saturday 09.00–17.00. Closed Monday and Sunday
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Brink 2, Bathmen
All our stock is in the shop, not in a warehouse somewhere else. If you walk in with a name you couldn't find anywhere, it is often simply here on the shelf. You can also call: 0570 541 278.
Wij verkopen geen alcohol aan personen onder de 18 jaar. NIX18
- Tuesday to Friday 09.00 – 18.00
- Saturday 09.00 – 17.00
- Monday and Sunday closed