Brand
Bols
Bols is the spirits and liqueur brand associated with the Lucas Bols Company, a historic Dutch house rooted in Amsterdam since 1575. The range includes a wide collection of flavored liqueurs, genever, gin and products conceived for mixing and cocktail education.
- Amsterdam · North Holland · Netherlands
- Since 1575
- 32 products
The story
The brand's origins date back to 1575 when the Bols family began distilling in Amsterdam. Over the centuries the company (today known as Lucas Bols) developed as a producer and blend house of liqueurs and genever, preserving its historical heritage and expanding activities related to cocktail culture, such as the House of Bols in Amsterdam and training initiatives for bartenders and professionals.
Production philosophy
Strong focus on cocktail tradition and recipe reproducibility: Bols positions itself as a brand dedicated to professional mixing, with a broad portfolio of flavors and references designed to integrate into classic and contemporary recipes.
Territory
Roots in Amsterdam (Netherlands) with international commercial presence and distribution; the experiential/museum venue House of Bols is located in Amsterdam’s museum quarter.
Production method
Blending and formulation of liqueurs based mainly on neutral alcohol or specific distillates, using extracts, natural essences and distillates of peels/botanicals depending on the product. Production is industrial but focused on the organoleptic consistency required by bars and mixology.
Characteristics
- Type
- Brand
- City
- Amsterdam
- Categories
- flavored liqueurs
- genever / jenever
- cocktail liqueurs
- creme liqueur
- orange curaçao / triple sec
- brands for mixology
- Raw materials
- neutral alcohol / distillates (grain neutral spirit or product-specific distillates)
- sugar
- fruit extracts and essences
- herbs, spices and botanicals (for flavored liqueurs)
- citrus peels (for curaçao / orange liqueurs)
- Representative products
- Bols Genever (Jonge)
- Bols Dry Orange Curaçao
- Bols Banana (Banana Cream)
- Bols Cherry Brandy
- Bols Elderflower
- Bols Cucumber (Cucumber)
What makes it distinctive
- Historic brand with documented origins in 1575.
- Extensive portfolio of liqueurs and references designed for professional mixing.
- House of Bols: interactive/museum experience dedicated to cocktails and genever in Amsterdam.
- Lucas Bols Company is internationally recognized as a leading name in liqueurs and genever.