Bols has been making genever in Holland since 1664. While English gin is now very popular in America, back in the 19th century the malty Dutch version (genever) was a best seller. Many of the cocktails that are currently made with gin were originally made with genever. Bols Genever was reintroduced to America in 2008.

Is genever a gin?

Genever is a lot like gin. Both contain juniper, and often familiar spices like coriander or anise; citrus peels; or bittering agents like orris root or angelica. But it’s also not gin. Gin can be made anywhere while genever has specific regional denominations.

What type of alcohol is Bols?

Bols Genever 100% Malt Spirit is triple-distilled from long fermented corn, rye and wheat with juniper berries and a personal blend from our Master Distiller. Our Bols Genever 100% Malt Spirit is our unique malt spirit, the heart of genever, in its purest form.