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The finest spirits brought to you by Emile Smits
To accurately date a bottle, I can draw from my many years of research.
Emile Smits got a taste for whisky during his early teens, not only because he was one of the cool kids, but it secretly also triggered his fascination for history. His interest increased when he tasted the difference between modern and old spirits. Since Emile Smits always wants to know everything in fine detail, he did extensive research into the production process and its development. Not only for whisky, but also for other historical spirits such as Cognac, Rum, Gin and Jenever. Consequently, he built a database of many gigabytes with photos of old labels, advertisements and hundreds of pages of notes. In the meantime he gladly demonstrated his knowledge in a renowned whisky cafe in Amsterdam, where thousands of bottles crossed his path. In 2016, this seasoned spirits expert joined Catawiki to oversee the Rum, Cognac, and Fine Spirits auctions, while also helping out with older bottles within Whisky. Leveraging his extensive database, he precisely dates bottles and provides essential information. By regularly attending spirits fairs, he stays informed on the latest trends and knows which bottles are likely to perform well at auction. His attention to detail in curating each lot ensures that bidders have a clear understanding of the bottles they're bidding on, making the auction experience both transparent and reliable.
Emile Smits got a taste for whisky during his early teens, not only because he was one of the cool kids, but it secretly also triggered his fascination for history. His interest increased when he tasted the difference between modern and old spirits. Since Emile Smits always wants to know everything in fine detail, he did extensive research into the production process and its development. Not only for whisky, but also for other historical spirits such as Cognac, Rum, Gin and Jenever. Consequently, he built a database of many gigabytes with photos of old labels, advertisements and hundreds of pages of notes. In the meantime he gladly demonstrated his knowledge in a renowned whisky cafe in Amsterdam, where thousands of bottles crossed his path. In 2016, this seasoned spirits expert joined Catawiki to oversee the Rum, Cognac, and Fine Spirits auctions, while also helping out with older bottles within Whisky. Leveraging his extensive database, he precisely dates bottles and provides essential information. By regularly attending spirits fairs, he stays informed on the latest trends and knows which bottles are likely to perform well at auction. His attention to detail in curating each lot ensures that bidders have a clear understanding of the bottles they're bidding on, making the auction experience both transparent and reliable.
- Working with Whisky, Rum and other spirits since 2008
- Extensive knowledge because of his own research
- Regularly attends spirits festivals
- Studies the history of spirits
Emile Smits got a taste for whisky during his early teens, not only because he was one of the cool kids, but it secretly also triggered his fascination for history. His interest increased when he tasted the difference between modern and old spirits. Since Emile Smits always wants to know everything in fine detail, he did extensive research into the production process and its development. Not only for whisky, but also for other historical spirits such as Cognac, Rum, Gin and Jenever. Consequently, he built a database of many gigabytes with photos of old labels, advertisements and hundreds of pages of notes. In the meantime he gladly demonstrated his knowledge in a renowned whisky cafe in Amsterdam, where thousands of bottles crossed his path. In 2016, this seasoned spirits expert joined Catawiki to oversee the Rum, Cognac, and Fine Spirits auctions, while also helping out with older bottles within Whisky. Leveraging his extensive database, he precisely dates bottles and provides essential information. By regularly attending spirits fairs, he stays informed on the latest trends and knows which bottles are likely to perform well at auction. His attention to detail in curating each lot ensures that bidders have a clear understanding of the bottles they're bidding on, making the auction experience both transparent and reliable.
Emile Smits got a taste for whisky during his early teens, not only because he was one of the cool kids, but it secretly also triggered his fascination for history. His interest increased when he tasted the difference between modern and old spirits. Since Emile Smits always wants to know everything in fine detail, he did extensive research into the production process and its development. Not only for whisky, but also for other historical spirits such as Cognac, Rum, Gin and Jenever. Consequently, he built a database of many gigabytes with photos of old labels, advertisements and hundreds of pages of notes. In the meantime he gladly demonstrated his knowledge in a renowned whisky cafe in Amsterdam, where thousands of bottles crossed his path. In 2016, this seasoned spirits expert joined Catawiki to oversee the Rum, Cognac, and Fine Spirits auctions, while also helping out with older bottles within Whisky. Leveraging his extensive database, he precisely dates bottles and provides essential information. By regularly attending spirits fairs, he stays informed on the latest trends and knows which bottles are likely to perform well at auction. His attention to detail in curating each lot ensures that bidders have a clear understanding of the bottles they're bidding on, making the auction experience both transparent and reliable.