30 Nov 2011, Posted by admin in EAT + DRINK, 0 Comments

Bols Genever: From Rembrandt To Caravaggio, Or Something Like That


Because seeing a Caravaggio exhibition at the Kimbell Museum got me thinking about Rembrandt (an excellent exhibition, incidentally, if you happen to be in Fort Worth in the coming weeks; The exhibition is heading to the National Gallery of Canada next). And then a press notice circulated about a new barrel-aged version of Genever, a spirit with 16th century roots. The Rembrandt connection? He purportedly settled his Genever bar bills with paintings on occasion. Well, in my mind, all of that makes sense. Somehow.

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23 Jul 2010, Posted by admin in EAT + DRINK, 0 Comments

Genever, The Original Gin


Genever or gin? I prefer the taste of gin (martini gal), but the history behind genever is interesting enough to merit two brands behind the bar. Do note: Genever may be the precursor to gin, but its malty, in-your-face flavor doesn’t make a great martini (a flowery gin is better in my book). But genever does make a fine classic cocktail, and it is exactly what 19th century bartenders used. More about genever’s history (Rembrandt was a fan) in today’s LA Weekly post….

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