Brand
Lucas Bols
Lucas Bols is a Dutch company active in the production, distribution and marketing of spirits and liqueurs. With historical roots in Amsterdam since 1575, the group is known for the Bols brand and for a wide range of cocktail liqueurs, and also owns historic names such as Galliano.
- Amsterdam · North Holland · Netherlands
- Since 1575
- 1 product
The story
The brand's history dates back to Amsterdam in 1575, when the Bols family began distilling. Over the centuries the house of Bols grew into an international spirits and liqueurs company. The current Lucas Bols N.V. was established in 2006; the company's brand portfolio includes Bols and historic names acquired over time such as Galliano. The company maintains its historic presence in Amsterdam and also promotes cocktail experiences and education through initiatives like the House of Bols.
Production philosophy
Focus on historic recipes, natural flavours and the use of liqueur ranges for professional and home mixing; valuing the brand's historical heritage and promoting cocktail culture.
Territory
Amsterdam (Netherlands) with international distribution
Production method
For the liqueurs described by the producer, traditional aromatic extractions and refined distillation processes are employed: infusions or distillations of peels and botanicals in neutral spirit, followed by the addition of juices/extracts and sugars where required to achieve the desired aromatic profile.
Distillation
Refined distillation of neutral spirit with infusions/extractions of peels and botanicals; traditional aromatic extraction methods used for the liqueurs.
Characteristics
- Type
- Brand
- City
- Amsterdam
- Categories
- fruit liqueurs
- citrus liqueurs
- berry liqueurs
- Dutch genever
- cocktail liqueurs
- brandy for mixology
- herbal liqueurs
- Raw materials
- apricots (juice and kernels)
- orange peels (sweet and bitter)
- blackcurrant
- neutral spirit
- sugar
- herbs and spices (for herbal liqueur recipes)
- Representative products
- Bols Apricot Brandy 70cl
- Bols Blu Curacao 70cl
- Bols Crème De Cassis 70cl
- Bols Triple Sec 70cl
- Liquore Galliano - 50cl - Lucas Bols
What makes it distinctive
- Historic brand originating in Amsterdam in 1575; considered one of the oldest active spirits brands.
- Brand portfolio includes Bols and other historic names such as Galliano (owned since 2006).
- Offering focused on cocktail liqueurs and mixology, with products widely used in classic cocktails (e.g. Triple Sec, Curaçao, Crème de Cassis).
- Consumer engagement and education initiatives related to cocktail culture, including the House of Bols.