Dutch genever was the precursor to gin. It combines gin’s botanical notes with the malty flavors of whiskey. Look for the unaged Bols Genever with light citrusy notes, or the oak-aged version with bigger malt and a spicy robustness. Either is great for sipping or in a classic Dutch Old-Fashioned: In a highball glass filled with ice, gently stir together 2 ounces Bols Genever, ½ ounce simple syrup, 2 dashes Angostura bitters, a lemon peel and an orange peel. $40. Available at Intoxicology.
Ted and Jamie Kilgore are USBG, B.A.R. Ready, BarSmart and co-owners/bartenders at Planter’s House.
This article appears in Guide to Beer 2017.
