Bols Genever Original is an award-winning Dutch genever made from the original 1820 Bols recipe, bottled at 84 proof (42% ABV) in a 1-liter bottle.
Lucas Bols, founded in Amsterdam in 1575, is one of the oldest distilling brands in the world. Introduced in 1820 as a new style with a subtler, more harmonious taste, the recipe has been the brand's backbone for two centuries; Bols reintroduced genever to the U.S. in 2008 after cocktail historian David Wondrich helped unearth the recipe behind 19th-century classics. It combines a malt wine of corn, rye and wheat, copper pot distilled, with a blend of botanicals including juniper, hops, ginger and coriander.
Its smooth, malty palate features subtle apricot notes and hints of musky juniper. A true mixing spirit, it brings complexity and character to a wide variety of cocktails.
The sleek etched bottle makes it a great gift for cocktail historians.
Genever is the ancestor of modern gin.
Malt wine gives genever its rich, bready body.
Serve it chilled in a tulip glass.
It pairs with aged gouda, herring and bitterballen.
It is a must-have for classic cocktail enthusiasts.
The liter size is great for home bars.
Try it in an Old Fashioned in place of whiskey.
It makes a lively Genever and Tonic.
It is a fascinating gift for gin lovers.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Malt, juniper.
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Palate: Smooth malt, subtle apricot.
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Finish: Musky juniper, gentle spice.
Specifications
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Producer: Lucas Bols, Amsterdam (since 1575)
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Style: Genever
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Recipe: Original 1820 recipe
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Base: Corn, rye and wheat malt wine
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Proof / ABV: 84 proof (42% ABV)
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Origin: Netherlands
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Size: 1L
How to Enjoy It
Use it in a John Collins, Holland House, Martinez or Red Light Negroni, or sip it Dutch-style from a tulip glass filled to the brim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is genever?
The malty Dutch spirit that predates gin.
How old is the recipe?
It dates to 1820.
What cocktails use it?
The John Collins, Holland House and Martinez.
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