Bols Genever Gin, 70 cl

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I recommend not trying to make a Gin and Tonic with a genever. While some people do really enjoy it, genever differs quite a bit from gin. Just know that it’s not going to be the same thing. Overall, Bols Genever One spectacular recipe for Bols Genever is from David Wondrich’s book Punch called “Hot Bols Genever Punch.“ In either case, a second process will follow where juniper and other herbs are steeped in the base spirit before being distilled. While gin can sometimes be made using vapour infusion, most brands will undertake the same process. You will find the gin to be very aromatic and filled with rich flavors, making it a true delight for any gin lover.

Maxxium to position Bols as 'celeb drink' ". Media Relations. PR Week. 20 August 2004. ...a range of different media promotions will be created because the 27 variants of Bols appeal to several distinct target markets...[and] seeks to link the brand more closely with its theme of 'lust for life' You can also explore the effects of aging on gin—something most gin is not subjected to—with Martin Miller's 9 Moons. This bottling rests the gin in previously used bourbon barrels for nine months to give it a fascinating sweetness of vanilla and oak. If you have yet to taste genever, it is unlike any other gin you've had. This style of gin is as if a soft Scotch whisky were married with gin, and Bols' malty feel is a perfect example. Based on Lucas Bols' original recipe from 1820, it has a wonderful balance of sweet malt and subdued juniper and citrus. It is triple distilled using equal parts malt wine and neutral grain spirits that are infused with natural flavors.We’ve already covered some of the health benefits of gin in its own dedicated guide, which are actually the same due to the similar production process. This mostly consists of juniper’s unique properties given that it’s a natural antioxidant.

Furthermore, juniper has anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties.Therefore, jenever can be used to help with coughs and sore throats, especially when used in combination with other herbs. For instance, ginger can be an excellent addition when using jenever as a remedy. After two short-lasting joint ventures with first Heineken and later Wessanen – and then a buyout by CVC Capital Partners – Bols was taken over in 2000 by Rémy Cointreau. If you enjoy the standard bottle of Beefeater, keep an eye out for the brand's special bottlings. They make an appearance from time to time, and each is worth a taste when the bottle crosses yourpath. Beefeater 24, for example, is a regular offering that is a nice upgrade from the original and the brand often comes out with limited editions. Els La Vera is a traditional bitters from the Limburg region, popular in the south of the Netherlands.The Bols family expanded the distillery into several houses on the Rozengracht, and it was here that the man that the modern Lucas Bols Company is named after was born in 1652. Lucas Bols took over the management of his family’s business during the Dutch Golden Age. Today, jonge jenever consists of less than 10 grams of sugar. Consequently, jonge jenever has a much more neutral taste, which is reminiscent of vodka or dry gin. Similarly, it must not feature more than 15% malt wine whereas oude jenever must contain at least this amount. Bols Corenwijn has been aged for two years in a Limousin oak barrels and is bottled at 38% ABV. Tasting Notes

Meanwhile, oude jenever is often appreciated like whisky where it is served at room temperature in a copita nosing glass. Claeryn / Klarein, Case A 74/1, judgment of 1 March 1975, Jurisprudence of the Benelux Court of Justice 1975, p. 472. At the time, distillation was not permitted in the centre of Amsterdam, due to the fire risks associated with operating a still amongst Amsterdam’s predominantly wooden buildings, so Bols set up its still on the outskirts of the city on the bank of a stream, so the abundant cold water could be used for cooling the condensing column. The still sat under a simple roof with a small wooden building for storing botanicals. The distillery was known as ‘t Lootsje’, a Dutch expression which translates as ‘the little shed’. Aviation's choice of a rye base gives this gin a creamier mouthfeel than most gins. It is a gin that you can enjoy chilled on its own, which is great news for super dry martini fans.In 2005, Remy decided to focus on its premium brands, and on 8 December, it announced it would sell the Bols brand to concentrate on its core drinks. On 16 March 2006, Remy announced the sale of Bols to European investment fund ABN AMRO Capital (75%), together with a management group led by Mr. Huub van Doorne (25%). Mr. Van Doorne was a member of Rémy Cointreau's Management Board, and led the team that revitalized the Bols brand under Remy's ownership. Mezzanine capital was provided by GSC Group. [17] The new company is named Lucas Bols, B.V. and is headquartered in Amsterdam. Its assets include the production facilities in the Netherlands, along with the brands, Bols, Galliano, Vaccari Sambuca, Pisang Ambon and Damrak Gin, plus leading Dutch Origin spirit brands such as Bokma and Hartevelt genevers and Coebergh. [2] [18] Distribution will still be mostly done by Maxxium, although the United States will be handled by new partner William Grant & Son, USA., [3] a wholly owned subsidiary of William Grant & Sons. Rémy Cointreau completes the disposal of Bols FOR €210 million" (Press release). Rémy Cointreau. 10 March 2006 . Retrieved 6 September 2006.