The Nolet Group, also of the Netherlands, said it has agreed to offer 18 euros in cash per share for Bols, a 76% premium to Bols' closing price on Oct. 6 of 10.20 euros.

Bols is the maker of Bols gins, passion-fruit drink Passoã, and Galliano liqueur. Family-owned Nolet makes Ketel One and Nolet's Gin.

"This will create a Dutch champion in the global spirits and cocktail market and preserve valuable heritage and growth potential for the long term," they said.

($1 = 0.9472 euros)

(Reporting by Toby Sterling, Editing by Louise Heavens)