Bols Silver Top Gin / Bot.1970s
London Dry 40% ABV
6 February 2026
Mellowed past its prime
A 1970s Bols Silver Top at 40% is an interesting piece of gin history, but the decades have been unkind to the botanicals. The juniper is very faint now and the overall profile is gentle to the point of blandness. A collector's piece more than a drinking spirit.
23 November 2025
A time capsule gin
Opening a Bols Silver Top from the 1970s is like opening a time capsule. At 40% the London Dry character has mellowed beautifully. The Dutch distilling heritage shines through in the quality of the spirit. Remarkable.
16 November 2025
Gentle vintage charm
The 1970s Silver Top at 40% has a gentle charm that modern gins can't replicate. The botanicals have faded into something soft and harmonious. Dutch gin craftsmanship from another era.
10 November 2025
Dutch distilling history
Bols have been distilling since 1575, and this 1970s Silver Top at 40% shows why they've endured. The London Dry profile has aged gracefully — soft, mellow, but still recognisably gin. A beautiful vintage experience.
6 November 2025
Vintage Dutch quality
This 1970s Bols at 40% shows the quality that made Dutch gin famous. Even after decades, the London Dry character is recognisable — softened juniper, gentle botanicals, and a smooth finish. Time has been kind.
31 October 2025
A magnificent vintage
Bols Silver Top from the 1970s at 40% is a magnificent piece of gin heritage. Decades of bottle ageing have transformed this London Dry into something ethereal — the botanicals have melded into perfect harmony. Dutch distilling at its most historic and dignified. An absolute treasure.
12 October 2025
Dutch gin heritage
Bols Silver Top from the 1970s at 40% represents a golden era of Dutch London Dry. The botanical character has softened gracefully and the spirit retains a dignified quality. A lovely piece of gin history.