Bols is one of the oldest distilling companies in the world — founded in Amsterdam in 1575 — and while they are better known for their liqueurs and genever, their vodka is a quietly competent expression of Dutch distilling heritage. Made from grain and bottled at 37.5%.
The Dutch distilling tradition prioritises cleanness and purity, and Bols vodka reflects that philosophy. It is a no-frills spirit — clean, neutral, and designed to disappear into cocktails rather than demand attention on its own. The lower ABV keeps it smooth and approachable.
The nose is clean and light: faint grain, minimal character. The palate is smooth and neutral — soft, with a gentle sweetness and a texture that is easy-drinking if unremarkable. The 37.5% means there is no heat whatsoever.
The finish is short and clean. Bols vodka is a mixing spirit, pure and simple — four centuries of Dutch distilling experience applied to the task of making a vodka that gets out of the way and lets the cocktail do the talking.
