Bols Genever Gin, 70 cl

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In 1818, a financier from Rotterdam, Gabriël Theodorus van 't Wout, acquired the Bols Company with the contract of sale including a condition that the company could continue to use the Bols family name in perpetuity. Theodorus had no previous distilling knowledge and he had taken over a neglected business which was in trouble. He became a hands-on, self-taught distiller who also learnt from the employees he had inherited. He turned a loss-making company into profit within the first year. Martin Miller's is a modern take on traditional gin. It has that wonderful juniper dominance of a London dry and it is perfectly balanced, crisp, clean and simply an extravagant gin. Blue Curaçao, a deep blue, orange flavored liqueur made from a variety of orange types and herbs. This is Bols' signature product, and is commonly referred to as "Bols Blue." You cannot miss Bombay Sapphire on the liquor shelf. Its blue bottle has an allure that will catch your eye, though the gin itself is not blue—look to Magellan Gin for that.

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.Like many other brands, Bols has expanded their genever selection. Beyond the original, you can find barrel-aged bottles, which are rested in French Limousin oak casks for 18 months.

Bols has constructed a "brand experience" in Amsterdam, which includes not only a traditional museum of the history of the brand, its manufacturing methods and ingredients, but also various interactive exhibits which involve the visitor and engage the senses. Visitors can even practice flair bartending. Bols Vodka is made with wheat, filtered through charcoal, and has a soft, smooth flavor. First released in 1989, it earned the Superior Taste Award by the International Taste & Quality Institute in 2010. Bols makes a funky yogurt liqueur Several contributions to the Quarterly Magazine of the Dutch bottle collectors club "De Oude Flesch" by Lodewijk van Sint Maartensdijk. 1979–1995. Trend: Liqueurs". Beverage Business. Hotel & Restaurant. 1 September 2003 . Retrieved 12 September 2007. Bols is another brand working hard to promote liqueurs in the on-consumption market, with a highlight being the Bols Academy Roadshow.... Bloomberg News; Business and Financial Desk (30 September 1999). "Diageo Sells Last of Four Liquor Brands". The New York Times. Late Edition – Final, Section C. pp.4, Column 3. ...Diageo sold Asbach, a German brandy, and Metaxa, the world's biggest-selling Greek liquor, to Bols Royal Distilleries, owned by the British buyout firm CVC Capital Partners Ltd. {{ cite news}}: |last= has generic name ( help) CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ( link)

Different Jenever Types & How They Taste

If you look at the list of botanicals in Bombay Sapphireyou will notice a few differences from other London dry gins. Grains of paradise, almond, and cubeb berries are not your average gin ingredients and they help this bottle stand apart from the crowd. This is the signature gin used to make a Sapphire martinias well as the Sapphire alpine. The two blue martinis use blue curaçao to get that beautiful color, and they're a delight to drink. Distilled in Cheshire, England, Bombay Sapphire's full list of vapor-infused botanicals include juniper, almond, grains of paradise, lemon peel, licorice, orris root, angelica, coriander, cassia bark, and cubeb berries. It's old meets new with this gin. While the brand is relatively young, having launched in 1987, the beautiful array is based on a recipe from 1761. Red Orange liqueur. A bright red, sweet blend of citrus and tropical fruit such as passion fruit and peach.

Bols Genever is distilled from a malt wine grain base composed of wheat, rye and corn that were fermented alongside juniper berries. 22(!) botanicals are present in total. It is is then rested in oak for a minimum of eighteen months before bottling. Tasting Notes In 1868 the firm was acquired by the Moltzer family who continued to expand the company with their strong marketing skills and a focus on making Bols an acclaimed international brand. Minder, Raphael (21 June 2001). "Remy may divest some brands: French drinks group set to streamline operation after acquisition of Bols". Financial Times. Companies and Markets. p.1. ...Remy reported yesterday a 71 per cent rise in net profits to Euros 94m for the year to 31 March. Sales climbed 26 per cent to Euros 926m. The earnings, which included six months of revenues from Bols, were slightly higher than analysts' forecast... Sometimes called Dutch gin or Holland gin, genever is a sweetened style of gin that originated in the Netherlands. Today, it is only distilled in that country and in neighboring areas of Europe. The biggest name in genever is Bols, and it is one of the few brands that is available worldwide. 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.Additionally, juniper is diuretic, which means that it helps flush out bacteria and toxins in your system. As it can also help with stomach acid production, it can even help as a digestif. Gluten, Carbs, & Calories In Jenever Although “oude” refers to the old style of producing jenever, there is actually now a tendency to age the spirit in oak barrels too. Nevertheless, this is not a requirement for its production. Bols Corenwijn has been aged for two years in a Limousin oak barrels and is bottled at 38% ABV. Tasting Notes 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’. Today, drinkers can enjoy the diversity of gin.Unlike vodka, each bottle of gin is truly unique. The majority feature some degree of the pine flavor that comes from juniper, which is gin's signature ingredient, yet no two bottles have the same combination of botanicals.