Genever

He also promoted the local distillation of "Genever," which his subjects shortened to "gin."

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Whatever, his attitude struck me as so thrillingly continental I ignored his blatant contempt and the miasma of fumes – Sumatran tobacco, Genever gin, the bitter musk of certainty – that surrounded him and took to sitting next to him at every opportunity.

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Genever has made a comeback in the U.S. in recent years, led by the aggressive marketing campaign of Lucas Bols, a company that's been distilling since 1575.

Tony Sachs: Drinking The Past: New Spirits Recreate Vintage Tastes Tony Sachs 2011

But their new Barrel-Aged Genever -- or old, rather, since the recipe dates back to the 19th century -- is an absolutely gorgeous spirit.

Tony Sachs: Drinking The Past: New Spirits Recreate Vintage Tastes Tony Sachs 2011

Genever, in addition to using the neutral spirits and juniper-based botanicals known in today's gin, also employs maltwine, a mixture of corn, rye and wheat which gives it a smooth, malty, slightly sweet flavor.

Tony Sachs: Drinking The Past: New Spirits Recreate Vintage Tastes Tony Sachs 2011

Bouncing Bounce Deuce and creating a sparse, white brick walled space outfitted with park bench-style booths, large U-shaped leather banquettes, and Calder-esque hanging fixtures, Van's specializing in Northern Euro beers, infused akvavit, and Genever-aided cocktails like the lemon/bitters/roobis-infused vermouth B Side Sling.

Thrillist: Vandaag: Northern European Eats Thrillist 2010

Bols Genever isn't generally considered the best by people who know their genever.

Tony Sachs: Drinking The Past: New Spirits Recreate Vintage Tastes Tony Sachs 2011

House cocktails include Occidental Punch: Macchu Pisco, lime caramelized pineapple syrup, Peychaud's and ginger beer, and Dutch Plum Shrub (in the small glass) with Bol's Genever, Plum and Black Tea Shrub.

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Bouncing Bounce Deuce and creating a sparse, white brick walled space outfitted with park bench-style booths, large U-shaped leather banquettes, and Calder-esque hanging fixtures, Van's specializing in Northern Euro beers, infused akvavit, and Genever-aided cocktails like the lemon/bitters/roobis-infused vermouth B Side Sling.

Thrillist: Vandaag: Northern European Eats Thrillist 2010

Bouncing Bounce Deuce and creating a sparse, white brick walled space outfitted with park bench-style booths, large U-shaped leather banquettes, and Calder-esque hanging fixtures, Van's specializing in Northern Euro beers, infused akvavit, and Genever-aided cocktails like the lemon/bitters/roobis-infused vermouth B Side Sling.

Thrillist: Vandaag: Northern European Eats Thrillist 2010