Bols Barrel Aged Genever: Eighteen Months in Limousin Oak From Amsterdam
Originally published on gin.directoryBols Barrel Aged Genever is a Gin made by Bols. ABV: 42% ABV. Our expert rating is 8/10.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Spiced bread with cardamom, angelica, anise — malty breadiness with citrus and soft oak, subtle juniper
Palate
Rich honey-like quality with caramel and vanilla — creamy and sweet with orange and almond, medium to heavy body with bready malt entry and lots of spice
Finish
Semi-long sweet and smokey — toasty assertive close with lingering oily tropical fruitiness and mellow complexity
Expert Review
8/10Bols' Original genever aged eighteen months in Limousin oak — malty bread, cardamom spice, and Irish whiskey-like sweetness. Creamy vanilla with orange and almond notes. Essential for any serious bar.
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