Bols Genever is a Genever gin made by Lucas Bols / Bols Distillery. ABV: 42% ABV. Key botanicals include juniper, anise, hops, clove, ginger. Our expert rating is 7/10. community average is 8.4/10 from 7 reviews.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Malt wine richness, juniper, baked bread, anise, clove warmth, a whisper of hops and ginger
Palate
Full and malty with grain sweetness, assertive juniper, anise depth, ginger warmth, liquorice richness, and a rounded, almost whisky-like body
Finish
Long and warming with malt persistence, clove spice, juniper, and a dry ginger-hop close
Expert Review
7/10Before London Dry, before tonic, there was genever. Bols' version is malt-rich, juniper-forward, and a direct connection to gin's 17th-century Dutch origins.
Community Reviews
View All (7)The anise depth with ginger warmth creates a wonderfully layered palate. The hops add a subtle bitterness that balances the malt sweetness perfectly. A Genever of real quality and character.
6 March 2026This Genever is magnificent. The full, malty palate with grain sweetness meeting assertive juniper and anise depth is unlike anything else in the gin world. The long finish with clove spice and dry ginger-hop close is perfection. Every gin lover needs to try this at least once.
19 January 2026Bols Genever is what gin used to be. The full, malty palate with grain sweetness and assertive juniper is completely different from modern London Dry styles. The ginger warmth and liquorice richness are gorgeous.
12 January 2026