Bols Genever Gin, 70 cl

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I appreciate it's history as a pre-gin juniper heavy spirit but I find it's earthiness (much like natural saké) is just too much for modern ginny drinks and cocktails. For those with more refined palates, try our lesser-known spirits that aren’t quite as mainstream as the popular favourites. Please do not attempt to enter this web site if you are not above the legal age of drinking alcohol in your country of residence. Its a relaunch of an old, old spirit, Genever was the precursor to English gins, as well as being the origin of the phrase 'Dutch Courage'.

These first cocktails were often made with genever, because of its powerful, delicious flavors and balanced mixing qualities.For a true taste of Holland, combine it with a glass of white beer and partake in the traditional Dutch ritual of a ‘Kopstootje’. Bols Genever won Double Gold and Best of Show during the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America convention 2018 and presented with the Best Dutch Genever Award during the World Best Gin competition 2018. Genever was a preferred spirit in cocktails back then, so why not bring it back and continue writing history? Bols Genever Original is a true mixing spirit, bringing complexity and character to a wide variety of cocktails. and 25ml genever as a base for both a classic tom collins and gin martini yielded fairly similar results.

Grappa, there’s never been a better reason to recapture a flavour from your past (or discover something fresh! This is a totally authentic and unique drink that should be tried by anyone with an interest in gin. Substitute aged rum or whiskeys with aged Genever and I can guarantee you'd end up with a great cocktail.Having been distilling spirits for some 440 years, Bols can rightly claim to have more than an idea about what they are doing. Based on the original 1820 Bols Genever recipe that was used in many cocktails in the 19th century. Purchasing your favourite spirits and other alcoholic beverages has never been easier than with Drink Finder. Bols Genever Amsterdam Gin is a characterful and unique combination of re-distilled botanicals and refined with pure grain alcohol.

Bottled at a slightly higher proof than the standard Bols Jong this has also seen a stylish packaging overhaul for the bar scene.

The delightfully complex triple grain spirit made is of corn, rye and wheat, and is blended with a selection of 22 botanicals.