Traditionally, jenever was produced using malt grain in a relatively similar way to whisky, which results in a smooth and aromatic flavours with unsurprisingly malty flavours. The is still practised today and is referred to as oude jenever. Bols 100% Malt Spirit takes the neutral grain spirits out of the equation. The brand calls it "genever in its purest form," created from a distillate of corn, rye, and wheat that is fermented for longer than usual and married with juniper berries. Its taste is that of sweet grass with fruits and juniper. Aviation is produced in Portland, Oregon, by House Spirits Distillery. It is distilled from neutral grain spirit with 100 percent rye base, an unusual beginning in the gin market. It's flavored with juniper, anise seed, Elettaria cardamom, coriander, lavender, sweet orange peel, and sarsaparilla. It, too, is slightly overproofed, bottled at 42 percent ABV (84 proof), so it's not as delicate as it's often made out to be.

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 About the Company". Lucas Bols. Lucas Bols, N.V. Archived from the original on 3 January 2015 . Retrieved 17 September 2007. Lucas Bols BV is the oldest Dutch company still active, and the oldest distillery brand in the world. If you’re new to Corenwijn or genever in general— the two year aged Bols Corenwijn is a great point of introduction. There is a beautiful gin inside this distinct green bottle with its red wax seal. Tanqueray's crisp, dry style is the benchmark for a London dry gin without any citrus in the botanicals. It is a standard to which all other gins are compared and contrasted and also sells for a reasonable price. They may well have settled in Amsterdam slightly earlier but even the 1575 date makes Bols the world’s oldest distilled brand. The evidence of the 1575 date is found in a 1763 family document where the writer talks about his great-grandfather starting the family distillery in 1575.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. Firstly, jenever is served in a stemmed tulip glass similar to Polish karczmiak flutes for vodka. This is filled until the spirit’s service tension allows it to rise above the glass’ brim without spilling. Traditionally, the first sip is taken by leaning forward with the glass on the table to avoid spilling it. Bloomberg Business News (6 April 1995). "Bols Wessanen strategy to focus on food". The New York Times . Retrieved 5 September 2007. {{ cite news}}: |last= has generic name ( help) 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. This gin is distilled in a copper pot still named "Marjorie." The botanical list includes juniper, angelica root, cassia bark, cinnamon, coriander seed, lemon peel, licorice, nutmeg, orange peel, and orris root. It is bottled at a standard 40 percent ABV (80 proof).

Additionally, jenever can still be made from other non-grain base spirits. Meanwhile, those only produced from grain and malt can be labelled as Graanjenever. This is a double-distilled gin produced in a two-stage distillate . Juniper, coriander, angelica, licorice root, cassia bark, Florentine iris, and lime peel are introduced in the first distillation. Bitter orange peel, lemon peel, and lime peel in the second. It is finished with Icelandic glacial water and bottled at a standard 40 percent ABV (80 proof). a b "ABN AMRO Capital announces return of Bols to the Netherlands in EUR 210 million deal" (Press release). ABN AMRO. 9 March 2006. Archived from the original on 21 October 2006 . Retrieved 31 August 2006. 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.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." De branderijen in Holland tot het begin der negentiende eeuw" (The Dutch distilleries till beginning of the 19th century) by P.J. Dobbelaar. 1930 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... 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.

Rémy Cointreau completes the disposal of Bols FOR €210 million" (Press release). Rémy Cointreau. 10 March 2006 . Retrieved 6 September 2006.Aviation American Gincame to market in 2006. It was one of the first brands to launch that made everyone rethink the definition of gin. It was at the forefront of the New Western Gin movement, featuring a softer juniper profile and gins that are often handcrafted in small batches. This gin revolution has brought the spirit's appeal to a wider audience of drinkers. 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. Parfait Amour, a purple colored Rose petal and orange liqueur, with a hint of vanilla. Another of Bols' centuries old recipes. Established in 1575, Lucas Bols distillery has been producing liqueurs for more than 400 years. Bols says it had hundreds of liqueur and spirit recipes under its belt by 1820. Today, Bols’ portfolio includes more than 20 brands in 110 countries. Bols has been producing genever for 354 years 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.