Article: TRAVEL: Gourmets should go Dutch; Amsterdam does not necessarily spring to mind as a destination for gastronauts. But, as Simon Hale discovers, the Dutch capital definitely tickles the taste buds.(Features)

Byline: Simon Hale

"Apple tart, sir?" asked Hans from behind the well-patronised, heavily polished bar.

"Why not?" I replied in high spirits, as I looked forward to sampling another special liqueur from the sagging shelves of the Proeflokaal Wynand Fockink in Amsterdam.

Trying alcoholic beverages before buying them is one of the city's oldest and most popular traditions - especially as publicans used to top up glasses free of charge.

Nowadays you can expect to pay around pounds 1.40 a glass. But at least here in this historic tasting ...

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