What does Bols genever taste like?
TASTE: Smooth, buttery mouthfeel with a medium-full body. A hint of cherry, but the star of the show is the balance between the sweet maltiness and juniper.
What is the difference between Gin and genever?
Gin can be distilled from any raw material, while genever is always made from grains like rye, malted barley and corn. Gin can be distilled from any raw material, while genever is always made from grains like rye, malted barley and corn. No wonder genever producers often describe it as a cross between gin and whiskey.
What kind of alcohol is Bols genever?
Bols Genever is the original Dutch spirit, created from lightly distilled Dutch grains and a complex botanical mix. It is made according to the original 1820 Lucas Bols recipe which stood at the basis of the cocktail revolution in 19th century America.
How do you drink Bols genever?
Jenever is usually poured to the rim of the glass, so you’re advised not to pick up the glass but rather bend over and try to get the first sip without touching it. Real connoisseurs of jenever suggest that you drink it slowly like a whisky. Old jenever is typically drunk as a digestive while the young as an aperitif.
How strong is Genever?
Alcohol strength is between 46%-48% abv, and has a very strong malted grain flavor.
What can you mix with Bols Genever?
Ingredients
- 2 ounces genever, like Bols Genever.
- ¾ ounce honey syrup (2 parts honey, dissolved in 1 part hot water)
- ¾ ounce lemon juice.
- Lemon peel, for garnish.
What can you do with Bols Genever Gin?
Freelance writer and cocktail book author Colleen Graham is a seasoned mixologist who loves sharing her knowledge of spirits and passion for preparing drinks. The sweet taste of an old Dutch gin comes to life in Bols Genever and it can be used to make some fantastic cocktails.
What kind of taste does Bols Genever have?
Bols Genever is based on the original 1820 Bols Genever recipe that was used in many cocktails in the 19th century. It has a malty & full bodied taste and is perfect for cocktails with more intense taste characteristics (classic & contemporary).
What kind of spirits are used in Bols Genever?
Bols Genever is an award-winning classic cocktail spirit that combines the mixability of a white spirit and the complexity of a brown spirit. Bols Genever is based on the original 1820 Bols Genever recipe that was used in many cocktails in the 19th century.
When did Lucas Bols start making Dutch genever?
Dutch genever from Lucas Bols’ original 1820 recipe. Triple distilled using 50% malt wine and neutral grain spirits, infused with natural flavors. Bols was on the US market until Prohibition and was not available again until the summer of 2008.