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Baitz Creme de Cassis Liqueur (500ml)Victoria, AUSTRALIA$26. 99Bottle$323.88 DozenABV: 18%Cassis is the French word for blackcurrant. The blackcurrant itself is of Nordic origin. It was only towards the beginning of the eighteenth century that Europe embraced it, both as a garden plant and for its medicinal qualities which earnt it the description of “elixir de vie.” However, as far back as the sixteenth-century monks from the famous Dijon region of France are recorded to have been growing blackcurrant bushes. The drink they made from it was offered as a universal cure-all for everything from snake bite to depression. While this is clearly fallacious, it is common knowledge that black currants are rich in vitamin C and the liqueurs made from them are enjoyable and healthy digestifs. Baitz Creme de Cassis is made by macerating the berries in grape brandy. Blackcurrants from the highest quality farms in the Port Huon area of Tasmania, Australia are used - recognised as being amongst the best in the world. On a dollar for dollar basis, Baitz Creme de Cassis represents outstanding value. 18% alc./vol. The addition of approximately one teaspoonful of Creme de Cassis to dry white wine or champagne creates "Kir", an extremely popular French style aperitif.
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Baitz Mandarin Liqueur (500ml)Victoria, AUSTRALIA$26. 99Bottle$323.88 DozenABV: 26%100% Australian owned and produced, Baitz celebrates 50 years as Australia’s most prestigious and awarded liqueurist. Winner of over 600 Australian and International trophies, medals and awards including the 1988 International Wine & Spirit Trophy for the best Liqueur in the Spirit & Liqueur section. This Mandarin Liqueur from Baitz has an alcohol content of 26%. No tasting notes available.![1028569_1.jpg]()
Baitz Pineapple Liqueur (500ml)Victoria, AUSTRALIA$26. 99Bottle$323.88 DozenABV: 23%It is said that Charles V of Spain was terror stricken when he saw the pineapple for the first time. Discovered with the conquest of America it has since become widely grown in parts of Asia, Africa and of course Northern Australia. Pineapple is a natural solvent of fat. This liqueur version from Baitz represents one of the few pineapple liqueurs currently available on the Australian market. It is well suited to warmer climates and ideal for use in a range of fruit based cocktails. 23% alc./vol.
Slur 30ml. Baitz Advokaat
20ml. Baitz Crème de Cacao
30ml. Baitz Blue Curacao
20ml. Fresh cream
Blend with crushed ice and pour into a tall glass.
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Baitz Cherry Advokaat Liqueur (500ml)Victoria, AUSTRALIA$26. 99Bottle$323.88 DozenABV: 17%A thick creamy liqueur made from the yolks of new laid eggs, pure spirit and cherries. Advokaat is the lowest strength liqueur available (17% alc./vol.) Many recipes include small quantities of kirsch, vanilla and citrus peel extracts to enhance the flavour. Shake well before use.
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Baitz Creme de Banana Liqueur (500ml)Victoria, AUSTRALIA$26. 99Bottle$323.88 DozenABV: 23%The word “Crème” is applied to liqueurs to denote the predominant flavour of that particular drink. In this case, banana, of which there are few such flavoured liqueurs on the market. Suntory have produced a very good drier style banana liqueur called ‘Lena Banana’ for some time, however this version from Baitz now makes the flavour available for those working to a budget. The Banana has its origins in the Orient. Considered by Hindus to be the forbidden fruit of the Earthly Paradise, the banana is now grown all around the world including Northern Australia. The liqueur is created by macerating ripe bananas in pure spirit and also can be purchased in a chocolate variant. 23%alc./volFunky Monkey 15ml. Baitz Crème de Banana
15ml. Baitz Crème de Cacao
50ml. Fresh cream
50ml. Coconut cream
1/2 Mashed banana
Blend with crushed ice and pour into a cocktail glass.
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Baitz Strawberry Liqueur (500ml)Victoria, AUSTRALIA$26. 99Bottle$323.88 DozenABV: 20%100% Australian owned and produced, Baitz celebrates 50 years as Australia’s most prestigious and awarded liqueurist. Winner of over 600 Australian and International trophies, medals and awards including the 1988 International Wine & Spirit Trophy for the best Liqueur in the Spirit & Liqueur section. 20% Alc./Vol.![8630443_1.jpg]()
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Baitz Melon Liqueur (500ml)Victoria, AUSTRALIAReduced from $29.99$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenABV: 23%100% Australian owned and produced, Baitz celebrates 50 years as Australia’s most prestigious and awarded liqueurist. Winner of over 600 Australian and International trophies, medals and awards including the 1988 International Wine & Spirit Trophy for the best Liqueur in the Spirit & Liqueur section.This Melon Liqueur from Baitz has an alcohol content of 23%.
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Berentzen Saurer Apfel Schnapps Liqueur (700ml)GERMANY$36. 99Bottle$443.88 DozenABV: 16%Since its foundation in 1758, Berentzen is now one of Germanys top Liqueur companies and one of the most prominent manufacturers of liquors in Europe. Based in the romantic Haseluenne near the oldHanseatic city in the Ems country, their long history is today combined with the most modern production methods. The original Berentzen spirits are produced from the finest fruits, carefully selected to ensure a consistently crisp and light flavour and are best enjoyed icy cold.
Made from finely distilled wheat and the juice of sun-ripened green apples Berentzen Saurer Apfel offers a delightfully fresh apple fruit flavour with a pleasantly tart finish. A most innovative and refreshing liqueur.
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Berentzen Peach Schnapps Liqueur (700ml)GERMANY$42. 99Bottle$515.88 DozenABV: 20%The original Berentzen spirits are produced from the finest fruits, carefully selected to ensure a consistently crisp and light flavour. 20% alc./vol. Best enjoyed icy cold.
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Beskidzka Karafka Pigwa (Quince) Liqueur (500ml)POLAND$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenABV: 24%A quince liqueur from the heart of the Beskids with a distinctive quincey fruit flavour. Comes packaged in a beautiful carafe. 24% Alc./Vol.![88494101891_1.jpg]()
Bialy Bocian Czarna Porzeczka (Blackcurrant) Liqueur (500ml)POLAND$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenABV: 30%Several colourful flavoured variations of Bialy Bocian have arrived, each based on the original vodka classic. These include plum, lemon and blackcurrant. 30% Alc./Vol.![185106510818_1.jpg]()
Bialy Bocian Cytryna (Lemon & Honey) Liqueur (500ml)POLAND$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenABV: 30%Several colourful flavoured variations of Bialy Bocian have arrived, each based on the original vodka classic. These include plum, lemon and black currant. 30% Alc./Vol.![737000172_1.jpg]()
Big Tree Distillery Ruby's Elderflower Gin Liqueur (700ml)Macedon Ranges, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$89. 99Bottle$1079.88 DozenABV: 30.8%Ruby's elderflower gin liqueur is made using hand picked elderflowers foraged from the farm's elderberry trees during spring. We infuse with fresh lemons, rain water and Australian grown sugar to give it real zing. Then the magic happens when it is steeped in our specially distilled gin to make what we think is a stand out winner for summer drinking with friends.
A limited batch is made each year during spring to be ready for summer.
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Black Gate Distillery Quandong Liqueur (500ml)New South Wales, AUSTRALIA$79. 99Bottle$959.88 DozenABV: 30.6%Retasted 10/11/2016 [30% ABV bottling] For some reason, the nose is almost a non-event. A shame, given that the higher abv has made for a more creamy, textural and intense delivery with greater length and purity. Quite delicious. Previously tasted 7/3/2015.... [17% ABV bottling] Deep burnished copper with minor sediment in the glass. Subdued opening offers a pure but restrained expression of the fruit. Several minutes in the glass doesn't budge this in any significant way except gaining a point intensity wise. More impressive on the palate, it delivers a medium bodied, authentic and judiciously balanced profile with the fruit's sweet/tart flavours nicely preserved. The producers recommend it poured over ice cream.![Bordiga Maraschino Liqueur (700ml)]()
Bordiga Maraschino Liqueur (700ml)ITALY$59. 99Bottle$719.88 DozenABV: 24%A well-known liqueur made with sweet “Marasche” cherry pits, from which it takes its name. Bordiga's uses both Marasca and Amarena cherries - the whole cherry, including stems, branches, leaves, and the addition of a Madagascar vanilla bean. All the infusions are done separately, then blended and redistilled. Summed up by one reviewer as "...a supremely complex Maraschino that blows Luxardo out of the water", it's often drunk as a digestive but also thirst quenching if diluted with water or orange juice. Try it in an Aviation, but also fits neatly into a Martinez. 24% Alc./Vol.
- Borsci Tajga Fragola Strawberry Liqueur (700ml)Taranto, ITALY$31. 99Bottle$383.88 DozenABV: 25%
The Borsci family has a century old tradition of creating blends of liquors with some of the companies recipes dating back to 1840.
Described by one commentator as “…an explosion of fresh fruits in a sea of frozen vodka” , Borsci’s Tajgà range made its debut at the beginning of the nineties, in a market already overcrowded with fruit liquors and flavoured spirits. Nonetheless, Taigà has climbed up with the best-sellers, becoming the third most appreciated national flavoured vodka in Italy. An experience if tasted straight, the whole range of Tajga products also makes for affordable cocktails.
Tasting note: Pale straw colour with a clear hue. Aroma of strawberry jam over a subtle meringue background. Strawberry jam flavours re-appear on the palate followed by a subtle kiwi fruit finish. Light fresh strawberry aftertaste. One for the vanilla ice cream. 25% alc./vol.
- Borsci Tajga Ananas Pineapple Liqueur (700ml)Taranto, ITALY$31. 99Bottle$383.88 DozenABV: 25%
The Borsci family has a century old tradition of creating blends of liquors with some of the companies recipes dating back to 1840.
Described by one commentator as “…an explosion of fresh fruits in a sea of frozen vodka” , Borsci’s Tajgà range made its debut at the beginning of the nineties, in a market already overcrowded with fruit liquors and flavoured spirits. Nonetheless, Taigà has climbed up with the best-sellers, becoming the third most appreciated national flavoured vodka in Italy. An experience if tasted straight, the whole range of Tajga products also makes for affordable cocktails.
Tasting note: Clear. Light but attractive nose of freshly cut, unripe pineapple. Barely noticable spirit. The palate flavours are light and straightforward with over ripe pineapple flavours emerging and quickly fading into a short, sweet, clean finish. Faint citrus aftertaste. 25% alc./vol.
- Borsci Tajga Lemon Liqueur (700ml)Taranto, ITALY$31. 99Bottle$383.88 DozenABV: 25%
The Borsci family has a century old tradition of creating blends of liquors with some of the companies recipes dating back to 1840.
Described by one commentator as “…an explosion of fresh fruits in a sea of frozen vodka”, Borsci’s Tajgà range made its debut at the beginning of the nineties, in a market already overcrowded with fruit liquors and flavoured spirits. Nonetheless, Taigà has climbed up with the best-sellers, becoming the third most appreciated national flavoured vodka in Italy. An experience if tasted straight, the whole range of Tajga products also makes for affordable cocktails.
Tasting note: Clear. Very soft citrus nose smelling more like a lemonade soft drink than a lemon liqueur. The palate is a little more powerful with lemon sherbet flavours, finishing with a gentle spirit heat. Short citrus aftertaste. 25% alc./vol.
- Borsci Tajga Melon Liqueur (700ml)Taranto, ITALY$31. 99Bottle$383.88 DozenABV: 25%
The Borsci family has a century old tradition of creating blends of liquors with some of the companies recipes dating back to 1840. Described by one commentator as “…an explosion of freh fruits in a sea of frozen vodka” , Borsci’s Tajgà vodka range made its debut at the beginning of the nineties, in a market already overcrowded with fruit liquors and flavoured spirits. Nonetheless, Taigà has climbed up with the best-sellers, becoming the third most appreciated national vodka in Italy, thanks to its captivating and intense taste. An experience if tasted straight, the whole range of Tajga products also makes for affordable cocktails.
Tasting note: Clear. Attractive, fresh melon fruit nose. Light, sweet palate displaying flavours of very ripe cantaloupe. Mild cantaloupe finish with a pleasant drying spirit followed by a light melon aftertaste. The pick of the Tajga range that we've tasted and a great substitute for those who find Midori too cloying. 25% alc./vol.
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Bratapfel (Baked Apple) Liqueur (500ml)GERMANY$74. 99Bottle$899.88 DozenABV: 20%Tasting note: Pale gold to straw in colour / very fine sediment evident. Generous scents of apple strudel/baklava then apple pie and cinnamon; exposure heightens the baking spice aspect. Light to medium bodied, with a sweet medley of apple pie, custard and cinnamon flavours in the mouth closing less confected with light baklava / apple strudel notes in the aftertaste. 20% Alc./Vol.![15601800_1.jpg]()
Bundaberg Royal Banana & Toffee Liqueur (700ml)Bundaberg, Queensland, AUSTRALIA$59. 99Bottle$719.88 DozenABV: 20%This marks the first new addition to the Bundaberg Royal Liqueur range in over fifty years.
Sunshine State residents are banana connoisseurs, and what's the ultimate banana recipe? Banoffee. Continuing the Royal Liqueur tradition, Bundy have blended their Rum to create this decadent treat! 20% Alc./vol.![48601560555_1.jpg]()
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Cardrona Distillery Rose Rabbit Orange Liqueur (750ml)NEW ZEALAND$115. 00Bottle$1380.00 DozenABV: 44.8%A hand made liqueur which sees local oranges soaked in the distillery's unaged single malt spirit. Tasting note: Pure, bright gold. Immediately engaging aromas are redolent of peel-heavy orange marmalade or fresh sliced orange cake. Offers superb concentration with a huge orange burst of juicy flesh / pith / peel; oily mouthfeel, with the spirit base adding depth, warmth and vibrancy. Judiciously balanced to finish with delicately bitter pith / peel countering the lusciousness of the mid palate stage. The aftertaste is lingering, viscous, mouthcoating. Beautifully defined. A stunning new addition to the category. 44.8%![1028517_1.jpg]()
Chambord Raspberry Liqueur (500ml)Loire Valley, FRANCE$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenABV: 16.5%Made in France from hand picked, red and black raspberries (mûre), honey, vanilla, and Cognac. In the time of King Louis XIV the nobility of France entertained with feasts in their vast chateaux that were invariably concluded with liqueurs. It's in this tradition Chambord has been created- packaged in a spherical bottle with gold plastic lettered "belt". The bottle is modelled after a Globus Cruciger in order to reflect the liqueur's royal connection.
The most obvious drink to create with Chambord is of course Kir Royale - that being a dash of liqueur at the bottom of a glass of champagne. However, alternatives abound. For example, an equal mix of Chambord & Cognac gently heated in a glass makes an ideal heart warmer while the Chambord Vodka Tonic (a dash of Chambord, ice, 30ml. Vodka, tonic & lime garnish) makes for a delicious refresher. Other common drinks made from Chambord include Chambord Daiquiri, Chambord Royal Spritzer, Little Purple Men, The Purple Hooter Shooter, Sour Grapes, Grape Crush, French Martini (which started the "cocktails as a Martini" craze) and the original Sex on the Beach. Needless to say the liqueur is more than acceptable drunk neat, although it lacks some of the viscosity and intensity of its Dijon counterparts and is lower in alcohol. (16.5% alc./vol.)
As Chambord is made with all natural ingredients with no preservatives, it is best drunk within six months after opening.
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Clement Creole Shrubb Orange Rum Liqueur (700ml)MARTINIQUEReduced from $79.99$69. 99Bottle$839.88 DozenABV: 40%Other reviews... Though this golden spirit is made with Martinique rum and infused with Créole spices, Clément identifies it as an orange liqueur. Granted, it’s sweeter than the average spiced rum, thanks to the addition of pure sugar-cane syrup. But with its perfumy orange-blossom scent, light but lingering juicy orange flavor and faint cinnamon and clove glow on the finish, it works on the sweeter side of the spiced-rum spectrum too. 40%
91 points - www.wineenthusiast.com ...Bright old gold color. Complex tropical citrus, delicate herb, and floral spice aromas with a satiny fruity sweet medium-full body and a orange zest, grass, and mineral accented finish. A sensational vibrant and nuanced citrus liqueur that will make captivating cocktails.
International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal
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Coebergh Classic Bessen Liqueur (1000ml)Amsterdam, NETHERLANDS$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenABV: 20%Closure: Screw CapPrepared according to a traditional Dutch recipe originating from 1887 and recently sub-titled as 'Wilde', Coebergh Classic is a blackberry derived liqueur which can be enjoyed straight or as a creative addition to a chosen cocktail recipe.
Cocktail Recipe: Coebergh Rosso. Glass: Old-fashioned
Coebergh
Vermouth
Soda
IceMethod: Mix 1/4 Coebergh and 1/4 Vermouth over ice. Top with Soda.
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Cointreau Noir Liqueur (700ml)Angers, FRANCE$94. 99Bottle$1139.88 DozenABV: 40%Made using oranges mostly from Spain and Haiti, this relatively new release (for Australia) is inspired by an old recipe from the early 1900s for a Triple Sec and cognac blend. Originally called ‘Majestic’, this contemporary rendition combines 70 percent Cointreau with 30 percent Remy Martin cognac. The original recipe also includes macerations of nuts and almonds. Cointreau's stated aim is for "...a product that appeals to lovers of single malt whisky and dark rum as well as making cognac more approachable for female drinkers." Its bright amber-gold appearance leads into perfumed aromas of orange pith and peel counterpointed by richer, heavier scents of fresh baked orange cake, jaffa and orange sorbet. A glycerous, creamy entry glides into a silky, orange cake / orange zest infused mid palate carried by a subtle spirit backbone, ending semi-sweet with a delicious blood orange fade. Broader and less vibrant than the original, this is no doubt intended to blur the lines between the Cointreau brand and an equally famous rival - Grand Marnier. Both are equally good. 40% Alc./Vol.
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Other reviews... "Much more striking orange profile than Grand Marnier but with a very nice cognac complexity that the other cointreau does not have." - spiritsreview.com
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Cointreau Blood Orange Liqueur (700ml)Angers, FRANCE$74. 99Bottle$899.88 DozenABV: 30%A travel retail exclusive, Cointreau Blood Orange is an interpretation of the house style that has its roots in the century-old mastery of orange selection and distillation. Bernadette Langlais, master distiller at la Maison Cointreau, selects intensely aromatic blood oranges found on the Mediterranean island of Corsica. She then distills their peel along with those of the signature sweet and bitter oranges of Cointreau. At her request, blood oranges are harvested just at the right moment, when their peel contains high concentrations of the essential oils that are then captured by distillation. All-natural and crystal clear, this is considered a new expression rather than a mere flavour-extension of Cointreau. Langlais explains, “I researched painstakingly a distinctive orange variety that would allow this new dimension and I found that the most aromatic fruits were available only in the orange groves of the Mediterranean island of Corsica. The unique combination of the Mediterranean climate and the rugged Corsican soil gives the blood orange its vitality, intense aromas and exquisite taste. It’s also a rare fruit that grows only in this area of the world. On the nose, Cointreau Blood Orange offers a voluptuous bouquet that opens to reveal a cascade of zesty citrus notes. The interplay of three orange varieties creates a profoundly rewarding complexity of taste. This is a spirit of exquisite fullness. Its natural brio offers a vibrant new twist on the classic, inimitable Cointreau signature.” Panos Sarantopoulos, CEO La Maison Cointreau comments, “Cointreau Blood Orange is an avant-garde expression of the art of our House and a tribute to our Master Distiller’s talent. We have reserved its world premiere for travel retail, so that the millions of Cointreau lovers around the world will first discover it as a treat during their travels this year. Cointreau Blood Orange stands beautifully alongside Cointreau and Cointreau Noir. Together they give every reason to put Cointreau centre-stage in all those travel retail outlets that make a point of being ahead of the game.” 30% Alc./Vol.![Combier Mandarine Liqueur (500ml)]()
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Combier Mandarine Liqueur (500ml)Saumur, Loire Valley, FRANCE$44. 99Bottle$539.88 DozenABV: 25%In the history of cocktail making, orange is arguably one of the most used liqueur ingredients. A closely related expression employs mandarines, but besides the famous Mandarine Napoleon, few other producers have offered the citrus in liqueur form. Typically mandarines from Sicily are lightly ‘crushed’ then macerated in neutral distillate to harness the full flavour of the meat of the fruit. Loire-based distiller, Combier have introduced their own version. While not as intense as some curacaos, we love the way this accents the pith-peel aspect of the fruit on the nose in a very natural way. That's echoed on the palate which captures the luscious character of ripe mandarines, balanced by a touch of acidity at the finish. Even though the ABV is lower than its cognac-based equivalents, this will make a delicious contribution to Margaritas, Brandy Crustas or Mandarin Spritz. 25% Alc./Vol.
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Combier Liqueur de Poire William (Pear) Liqueur (500ml)Saumur, Loire Valley, FRANCE$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenABV: 25%The white orchard fruit flavours found in Poire William liqueurs make them a treat to be enjoyed on their own or in cocktails like the Spiced Pear Daiquiri. This semi-sweet example smells and tastes a bit like an eaux de vie or a fruity grappa, less the spirit kick. The flavours are medium fresh, closer to the skin rather than ripe juicy pulp, with hints of cinnamon and dried fruits bringing warmth to the finish. Add a dash to sparkling wine and you could have a cocktail reminiscent of Perry. 25% Alc./Vol.
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Combier Creme de Cassis (Blackcurrant) Liqueur (700ml)Saumur, Loire Valley, FRANCE$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenABV: 17%Combier continue to dazzle the senses with a range of seriously good liqueurs. Their cassis is a highlight for fruit-based cremes. Beyond its striking colour and stunning viscosity, it succeeds in capturing more than just a basic cordial note, delivering a seductive and properly sweet/tart style with a superb brambly naturalness. Plush, creamy and super-textural, the currant flavours are vivid and ripe, but far from cloying; the finish is beautifully balanced by sustained acidity. Along side 'Philippe de Bourgogne', one of the finest Cassis liqueurs tasted to date. Add it to sparkling wine, G&Ts or drizzle over desserts. 17% Alc./Vol.
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Combier Creme de Mure (Blackberry) Liqueur (700ml)Saumur, Loire Valley, FRANCE$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenABV: 17%A blend of local blackberries macerated in neutral alcohol, this is slightly drier and lighter than Combier's Creme de Cassis, though just as sensitively composed; Resplendent with fresh, ripe berry character on the nose and a dense, super-pure palate that finishes delicately tart, laced with dollops of blackberry and mulberry jam. 17% Alc./Vol.
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Combier Triple Sec Liqueur (500ml)Saumur, Loire Valley, FRANCE$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenABV: 25%While not as well known as its main rival, Cointreau, Combier holds the place as the world's first clear orange liqueur. They produce two Triple Secs. This is the lower abv version (25% as opposed to 40%) and it's a finer, lighter, fresher alternative to Combier's super-exuberant 'L'Original.' The aromas open floral, feminine and medium dry, at first evocative of Meyer lemons then bergamot before moving into orange pith and peel. The juicy mid palate sweetness is understated, offset by delicate citrus zest, orange oils and discreet spices, fading with pith and peel tang, hints of Earl Grey tea and icing sugar. 25% Alc./Vol.
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Combier Creme de Peche de Vigne (Peach) Liqueur (700ml)Saumur, Loire Valley, FRANCE$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenABV: 17%Made from peaches grown in the Loire Valley, Combier's Peche de Vigne boasts impressively pure, lifted aromas of just-picked ripe peaches, apricots and fruit nectar and follows in a silky, graceful delivery of ripe peach, nectarine and white chocolate flavours. Although the sugars feel slightly restrained for a creme, the result is a lighter, fresher and more elegant liqueur you can drink on its own, or try it in Peach Bellinis. 17% Alc./Vol.
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Combier Guignolet d'Anjou Cherry Liqueur (700ml)Saumur, Loire Valley, FRANCE$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenABV: 17%Using locally grown 'guignes' (small wild cherries), this liqueur's almond scented nose is brought about by the fruit's stones which are included in the lengthy maceration. Its deep cherry-red colour anticipates the medium-sweet aromas of marzipan, maraschino and fruit cake that are echoed on the palate where a touch of sour cherry competes with subtle notes of crushed almonds; there's hints of icing sugar and cherry-ripe chocolate too, but there's also enough 'tartness' to hold it together. Typically served straight and lightly chilled, you can see why this light and breezy liqueur would work so well as a Summer aperitif or as an ingredient in simple cocktails (it's recommended with gin and vodka in particular). Other sources claim it adds a 'vintage gourmet' vibe to chocolate pudding or ice cream. Guignolet liqueurs were first produced in the 17th century at a Benedictine Monastery (La Fidelité de Saumur) nearby Combier. Mother Madeleine Gautron was chosen to be the prioress at just 23 years of age and part of the cloistered nun's work was making liqueurs, including the sought after Guignolet of Anjou. While the monastery has now disappeared, the liqueur remains. It was Gautron's recipe that her descendant, Georges Gautron is said to have entrusted to James Combier in 1890. Set in the medieval town of Saumur, Jean Baptiste Combier, a confectioner by trade, continues the tradition of using guignes grown in the orchards surrounding the distillery. 17% Alc./Vol.
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Combier L'Original Triple Sec Liqueur (700ml)Saumur, Loire Valley, FRANCE$59. 99Bottle$719.88 DozenABV: 40%"Comparing Combier to conventional triple sec is like comparing a Monet to a kid's fingerpainting." - tastingpanelmag.com
While not as well known as its main rival, Cointreau, Combier holds the place as the world's first clear orange liqueur. Created in 1834 by Jean-Baptiste Combier and his wife Josephine, it's made from sun dried orange peels steeped in alcohol and triple distilled in copper pot stills. Pouring crystal clear, bright and viscous, the aroma is of freshly peeled oranges / baked lemons - oily, pithy and more peel than pulp, exhibiting superb freshness and purity. Entry is glycerous and creamy leading into a juicy, plush, concentrated palate delivering a stunning explosion of ripe orange. The sweetness is tempered by lively spices. Finishes in stages, with more pith and peel entering, finally, fresh and dry, as the warmth subsides with the candied orange and zesty peel playing out at length. Riper and richer than Cointreau (which is the benchmark for the genre), but equally brilliant. 40% Alc./Vol.
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De Kuyper Passionfruit Liqueur (500ml)NETHERLANDS$36. 99Bottle$443.88 DozenABV: 15%The Passion fruit was first discovered in South America, during the colonisation by Spanish missionaries in the 1500s. They first noticed the amazing flowers of the fruit in the jungle. Nobody knows exactly why it became known as the Passion fruit. Was it because the crown-like flower reminded people of the thorn bush of Christ's Passion? Or because of its supposed qualities as an aphrodisiac?
In this example, De Kuyper combine zesty passion fruit flavours with grapefruit and orange in a very tropical liqueur. 15% Alc./Vol.
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De Kuyper Peachtree Peach Liqueur (700ml)Schiedam, NETHERLANDS$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenABV: 20%Hailed from the well renowned DeKuyper distillery based in Schiedam, Netherlands; this liqueur is said to be quite a Peach and a guaranteed winner with the ladies.
Enjoy as an after dinner drink or mixer. Click here to learn more about Liqueurs. Click here for Classic Cocktails.![Distillery Botanica Raspberry Liqueur (500ml)]()
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Distillery Botanica Raspberry Liqueur (500ml)New South Wales, AUSTRALIA$54. 99Bottle$659.88 DozenABV: 22.8%Tasting note: Semi translucent / deep ruby red. Intense raspberry jam bouquet entices with its purity and lift. Creamy entry leads into a delicious and authentic berry infusion with balancing acidity at the finish. A skillfully executed, moreish framboise delight. 22.8% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Silver medal. 2014 International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC)
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Divino Limoncello (500ml)ITALY$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenABV: 32%Tasting note: Pale, cloudy lime green with lifted aromas of lemon barley sugar becoming more lemon gelato like after exposure. Entry is pure, sufficiently fresh and true to style; mid palate is creamy with sweeter lemon barley sugar; Finish is mildly zesty and warm followed by light, lingering lemon meringue in the fade. Avoids being cloying, but we'd like to see this less sugared again. 32% Alc./Vol.![5656050555_1.jpg]()
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Dobson's Beauregards Mouse Orange Brandy Liqueur (750ml)New South Wales, AUSTRALIA$79. 99Bottle$959.88 DozenABV: 40%Tasting note: Made using a triple distilled riesling brandy base. Dull and cloudy pale amber-gold appearance. Issues light candied peel, orange jelly baby-like aromas relieved by hints of fresh peel / pith. Better with time in the glass. Silky entry follows through to a juicy, semi-sweet burst of caramelised orange followed by hints of zest in a balanced, gently warming, moderately-fresh candied orange fade. Enjoy as an aperitif with soda and a sprig of mint. 40% Alc./Vol.![1560156105155_1.jpg]()
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Dobson's Orangerie Triple Sec Liqueur (750ml)New South Wales, AUSTRALIA$79. 99Bottle$959.88 DozenABV: 40%Tasting note: A sugar free Triple sec made with stevia leaf. Brilliant straw gold with a pale straw blush. Shows good viscosity and issues semi sweet, pure and true-to-style aromas of fresh peeled orange. Silky, with attractive orange zest / peel flavours; slightly candied to finish. Aftertaste is brisk, clean, short lived. 40% Alc./Vol.![1028558_1.jpg]()
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Domaine Sathenay Creme de Cassis Blackcurrant Liqueur (700ml)Burgundy, FRANCE$44. 99Bottle$539.88 DozenABV: 20%BACKGROUND
The Domaine is owned by Baron Caius Durfeld, and has been in the same family for Centuries. Located in the heart of Burgundy's Cote de Nuits, the Estate covers over 850ha, most of which is used for corn production, however 25ha are set aside for blackcurrants, which are regarded as the finest in France, particularly for the production of Cassis.
Whilst the Baron's Estate is regarded as France's finest producer of Cassis, he has also constructed an ultra modern production facility for the production of high quality fruit liqueurs. The Estate produces strawberry, plum, peach and raspberry liqueurs as well as cassis. The raspberries, strawberries and peaches are hand harvested whilst other fruits are machine harvested. Any fruit not required for immediate production is frozen.
In order to produce intense liqueurs, the fruit is macerated in high quality alcohol (98% proof) for a period of three months. The maceration takes place in stainless steel tanks, and the higher the proof of the alcohol, the more successful the maceration process. After the maceration is completed, the fruit is gently pressed using a pneumatic press - settled and then racked.
If a crème style of liqueur is required the liqueur base is sweetened with crystalline sugar - 500 gm/litre for cassis and plum (mure). 300 gm/litre for strawberries and peaches, and 330 gm/litre for raspberries.
Domaine Sathenay do not use stabilizers or artificial flavourings. Should flavouring be required the only natural flavourings, made from the liqueur in question are used.
The result is that these liqueurs are renown for their purity of fruit flavours and intensity.TASTING NOTE: Produced from the finest blackcurrant clones. Very deep brick red colour. The nose is powerful with intense blackcurrant aroma over a herbal, spice and sweet boiled lolly back ground. Rich, overpowering palate. A concentrate – obviously not supposed to be tasted like wine, but none the less one has to test its qualities. Viscous texture, wonderfully sweet and perfect for Kir or Kir Royale. On the palate flavours of blackcurrant herbs and liquorice with a spicy background. Very long sweet blackcurrant, liquorice aftertaste.
Drink (2006).
Al/Vol: 20%Classic Cocktail: The Kir Royale
Kir is a cocktail made with a measure of crème de cassis (blackcurrant liquor) topped up with white wine. In France it is usually drunk as an apéritif before a meal or snack. Originally the wine used was Bourgogne Aligoté, a lesser white wine of Burgundy. Nowadays, various white wines are used throughout France, according to the region and the whim of the barkeeper. Many prefer a white chardonnay-based Burgundy, such as Chablis. It is named after Félix Kir (1876 - 1968), mayor of Dijon in Burgundy, who as a pioneer of the twinning movement in the aftermath of the Second World War popularized the drink by offering it at receptions to visiting delegations. Besides treating his international guests well, he was also promoting two vital economic products of the region. Following the commercial development of crème de cassis in 1841 the cocktail became a popular regional café drink under the name of blanc-cass, but has since become inextricably linked internationally with the name of Mayor Kir. When ordering a kir, waiters in France now normally ask whether you want it made with cassis (blackcurrant), mûre (blackberry) or pèche (peach). The Kir Royale is simply a variation of the Kir using Champagne or other sparkling wine.1 shot Domaine Sathenay Creme de Cassis Liqueur
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Domaine Sathenay Peche de Vigne Peach Liqueur (700ml)Burgundy, FRANCE$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenABV: 15%Domaine Sathenay is owned by Baron Caius Durfeld, and has been in the same family for centuries. Located in the heart of Burgundy's Cote de Nuits, the Estate covers over 850ha, most of which is used for corn production, however 25ha are set aside for blackcurrants, which are regarded as the finest in France, particularly for the production of Cassis.
Whilst the Baron's Estate is regarded as France's finest producer of cassis, he has also constructed an ultra modern production facility for the production of high quality fruit liqueurs. The Estate produces strawberry, plum, peach and raspberry liqueurs as well as cassis. The raspberries, strawberries and peaches are hand harvested whilst other fruits are machine harvested. Any fruit not required for immediate production is frozen.
In order to produce intense liqueurs, the fruit is macerated in high quality alcohol (98% proof) for a period of three months. The maceration takes place in stainless steel tanks, and the higher the proof of the alcohol, the more successful the maceration process. After the maceration is completed, the fruit is gently pressed using a pneumatic press - settled and then racked.
If a crème style of liqueur is required the liqueur base is sweetened with crystalline sugar - 500 gm/litre for cassis and plum (mure). 300 gm/litre for strawberries and peaches, and 330 gm/litre for raspberries.
Domaine Sathenay do not use stabilizers or artificial flavourings. Should flavouring be required the only natural flavourings, made from the liqueur in question are used.
The result is that these liqueurs are renown for their purity of fruit flavours and intensity.Tasting note: Summer is the time to experience a plate of ripe peaches, nectarines and apricots - together with a glass of Peche de Vigne. This is a superb liqueur. Brilliant gold colour. Superb nose of nectarine, followed by ripe cling peach - a wonderfully pure infusion of fruit. The texture is perfect, with a silky, creamy mouthfeel that verges on being dangerous. Wonderfully ripe flavours of honey, white and yellow peach and a touch of ripe banana. Superb length, followed by flavours of nectarine, peach and just a hint of anise. Very delicate spicy overlay. Clean, sweet finish, without being cloying. Drink on its own or drizzle it over your fruit salad! Alc/Vol: 15%
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Edinburgh Gin Raspberry Liqueur (500ml)SCOTLANDReduced from $44.99$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenABV: 20%A small batch liqueur that uses Edinburgh Gin as a base before adding the finest Perthshire raspberries. It's the ideal liqueur to enjoy with tonic, soda or lemonade, with Sparkling wine or simply over ice. 20% Alc./Vol.![9349454001524_1.jpg]()
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Esprit de Figues Fig Liqueur (500ml)FRANCE$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenABV: 18%Tasting note: Made from Violette de Bordeaux Figs at a family distillery in Burgundy. Highly unusual, translucent dark mauve colour. Attractive and pure aromas are initially peppery, then redolent of fig paste with hints of raspberry jube and Turkish Delight after brief aeration. Medium bodied, silky, creamy profile is more jam-like than the nose suggests. Finishes svelte textured with an aftertaste of fig / quince paste and Turkish Delight. Try it with Champagne cocktails. 18% alc./Vol.![3760227760312_1.jpg]()
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Fair Kumquat Liqueur (350ml)FRANCE$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenABV: 22%Tasting note: [tasted from a near empty bottle] The viscous appearance shows ideal clarity. Nosing detects lifted, no-nonsense aromas of lemon sorbet and light kumquat while avoiding being overly sweet. Svelte textured, medium bodied delivery is luscious and marmalade-like with subtle tangerine tartness at the finish. Aftertaste is light on the tongue, reasonably long, accenting lemon-meringue. Upping the acidity for added authenticity and balance would further improve this. 22% Alc./Vol.![455454543333_1.jpg]()
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Fair Kumquat Liqueur (700ml)FRANCE$64. 99Bottle$779.88 DozenABV: 22%Tasting note: [near empty bottle] The viscous appearance shows ideal clarity. Nosing detects lifted, no-nonsense aromas of lemon sorbet and light kumquat, avoiding being overly sweet. Svelte-textured, medium bodied delivery is luscious and marmalade-like with subtle tangerine tartness to finish. Aftertaste is light on the tongue, reasonably long, accenting lemon-meringue. Upping the acidity for added authenticity and balance would further improve this. 22% Alc./Vol.![1028036_1.jpg]()
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Filliers Genevre Aux Prunes Plum Liqueur (700ml)Bachte Maria Leerne, BELGIUM$54. 99Bottle$659.88 DozenABV: 20%This unusual plum liqueur uses Filliers Jenever as a base spirit and reportedly includes chocolate, vanilla, coconut, banana and amaretto amongst other ingredients.
Tasting note: Pale gold ochre appearance. The aroma is a little confected - sweet prune and hints of spice, in particular cinnamon and nutmeg. Seems to smell more like amaretto after a few minutes of exposure. Less sweet and more natural than the nose suggests, the palate possesses moderately concentrated prune juice flavours tempered by mild acidity. Good balance. Concludes less sweet. Prune aftertaste. Subtly spicy, dried fruit fade. 20% Alc./Vol.
