Lucas Bols, the world’s oldest distilled spirits brand still in operation, has just unveiled Bols Blue 1575—a premium Blue Curaçao created to celebrate 450 years of distilling.
“Bols Blue 1575 is a tribute to the original Blue Curaçao Liqueur and a celebration of our 450 years of distilling expertise,” said Monique ten Kortenaar, master distiller and distillery manager at The Lucas Bols Distillery in Amsterdam, in a news release. “With this release, we honor our heritage while pushing the possibilities of modern mixology forward.”
Crafted using a century-old recipe, Bols Blue 1575 is made with distilled orange peels, a spiced rum base, vanilla, grains of paradise and cardamom, according to the company. Bottled at 29.5% ABV, the new expression is presented in a 700-ml. bottle inspired by the island origins of Blue Curaçao.
Available for $35, Bols Blue 1575 can be seen on shelves at select retailers and on cocktail menus at bars, restaurants and hotels across the U.S.
