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Liqueurs
Apart from the wonderful experience of drinking liqueurs straight or on the rocks, liqueurs today have endless applications in cocktails and cooking. We cover all categories including liqueurs produced from fruits, nuts, herbs, flowers, coffee and chcocolate. Nicks Wine Merchants also continue to import many liqueurs otherwise unavailable in Australia. Can't find it here? Give us a call on 1800 069 295 and we'll try to track it down. Click here to learn more about Liqueurs or subscribe to our Spirits and Liqueurs Email Newsletter to keep up to date with new arrivals, tastings, special offers and more.
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Benedictine D.O.M Liqueur (700ml)Fecamp, FRANCE$77. 99Bottle$935.88 DozenABV: 40%Everyone knows this squatty bottle with the D.O.M. label and the big seal of (what used to be) scarlet wax. The D.O.M. title, "Deo Optimo Maximo" is latin and translates as "To God most good, most great."The original recipe of this famous elixir, created by a monk, Don Bernardo Vincelli in 1510, was said to have revived fatigued brothers and even warned off epidemics.
Still made by French Benedictine monks at Fecamp, Dom Benedictine has as its basis the blending of 27 different plants and spices from five continents. These include a blend of herbs, spices and an infusion of saffron, honey, thyme, tea and caramel. The quality of ingredients and the maturation of Benedictine in oak casks for three months combine to produce a truly unique spirit. The original therapeutic function of DOM continues to this day, and in the Far East, it is taken by miners for rheumatism and as a tonic for pregnant women.Dom is not ideal as a mixer, as it lacks character and loses its delicate, heathery flavour. Try over ice. 40% alc/vol.
Other reviews... The delicately herbal bouquet is an unusual combination of earth and flowers; one of the more seductive, unique and piquant liqueur perfumes in existence. In the mouth, the full texture coats the tongue as sweet flavors of honey, citrus peel, rosemary, sage and basil harmonize perfectly. Aftertaste is silky-smooth and extended. Magnificent. Best Buy. 96-100 points - www.wineenthusiast.com
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Berentzen Apple Schnapps Liqueur (700ml)GERMANY$42. 99Bottle$515.88 DozenABV: 18%In the 1980’s, Berentzen followed up positive responses to market research for a new kind of Schnapps with the release of their popular Apfel–Korn. Its light fruit flavour combined with light grain spirit proved a huge success with sales now exceeding 300,000 cases in exports per year, and three quarters of their domestic market share. Not surprisingly then, since its foundation in 1758, Berentzen is now one of Germanys top Liqueur companies.
The original Berentzen spirits are produced from the finest fruits, carefully selected to ensure a consistently crisp and light flavour. 18% alc./vol. Best enjoyed icy cold.
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Berentzen Traditions Korn Schnapps Liqueur (700ml)GERMANY$59. 99Bottle$719.88 DozenABV: 32%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.
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Berentzen Wild Cherry Kirsche Schnapps Liqueur (700ml)$37. 99Bottle$455.88 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.
Kirsch is not usually produced as a liqueur but as a stone fruit brandy. It can be produced using a variety of ingredients including cherries, prunes or plums. Slivovitz is comparable. The crushed kernels of the fruit are included with the fruit juice before fermentation as they infuse the brandy with a fine, bitter tang. Berentzen Kirsch liqueur is a sweeter version of the style bottled for sale at relatively low alcoholic strength.
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Bertrand Coing (Quince) Liqueur (500ml)Alsace, FRANCE$52. 99Bottle$635.88 DozenABV: 18%Pours deep gold and offers powerful scents of quince marmalade and manuka honey. The silky, mildly glycerous palate is light to medium bodied with semi sweet flavours of quince paste accompanied by a gentle spiciness. Fades quickly into the finish which is slightly tart, lighter than the mid palate, concluding with good persistence. 18% Alc./Vol.
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Bertrand Chocolat Liqueur (500ml)Alsace, FRANCE$52. 99Bottle$635.88 DozenABV: 18%Deep, glossy mahogany appearance. The bouquet is intensely cocoa-like and smells like quality drinking chocolate. The palate is light to medium bodied. Drinking chocolate at first, less the bitterness, becoming more jaffa like at mid palate. Good concentration. Finishes slightly drier, with the jaffa / cocoa flavours persisting at length. 18% Alc./Vol.
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Bertrand Nougatine (Nougat) Liqueur (500ml)Alsace, FRANCE$51. 99Bottle$623.88 DozenABV: 18%Deep brassy / copper colour. Smells convincingly of nougat with hints of roasted nuts. Silky and slightly glycerous in texture, the palate is light to medium bodied, with a moderately concentrated nougat profile that avoids being overly sweet. Finish is clean but a little short and thin, followed by a delicate, though persistent nougat aftertaste. 18% Alc./vol.
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Bialy Bocian Pigwa (Quince) Liqueur (500ml)POLAND$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenABV: 28%Based on a neutral spirit distilled from Wielkopolska grains, and with reduced sugar content, Biały Bocian is one of several fruit variants within the Polmos brand with an extremely mild, yet expressive and refreshing taste of ripe quince. 28% Alc./Vol.
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Bialy Bocian Sliwka (Plum) Liqueur (500ml)POLAND$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenABV: 30%Several colourful flavoured variations of Baily Bocian have arrived, each based on the original vodka classic. These include plum, lemon and black currant. 30% Alc./Vol.![Black Geisha Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur (700ml)]()
Black Geisha Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur (700ml)Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$44. 99Bottle$539.88 DozenABV: 16%The only coffee liqueur brewed with the world’s most prestigious coffee varietal - the Geisha. This liqueur captures the unique flavour profile of the bean, including notes of florals and fruits with clean acidity. Revered by coffee lovers worldwide, indulge in the ultimate coffee experience! 16% Alc./Vol.
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Bordiga Elixir China (700ml)ITALY$59. 99Bottle$719.88 DozenABV: 30%First produced by Pietro Bordiga using pure cinchona bark and other medicinal herbs, the recipe remains unchanged. Both wild and organically cultivated herbs are included in the mix, cut back with crystal-clear alpine water. Delicious consumed after meals, and revitalising enjoyed in a warmed glass. 30% Alc./Vol.
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Borsci Elisir San Marzano Liqueur (700ml)Calabria, ITALYReduced from $69.99$59. 99Bottle$719.88 DozenABV: 38%A rum based liqueur infused with herbs, roots and spices. Enjoy it neat as a digestive, on the rocks, with tonic or in your favourite cocktail. Delicious on top of ice cream, in coffee but also used for pastry making. 38% Alc./Vol.![Boston Black Pure Coffee Concentrate (750ml)]()
Boston Black Pure Coffee Concentrate (750ml)Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$21. 99Bottle$263.88 DozenBoston Black have mastered a 48-hour cold brew immersion to extract the best tasting coffee, without the bitterness or astringency. Decadent flavours of chocolate, caramel, malt, hazelnut and berries are derived from the finest ingredients, brewed in Melbourne. For the perfect Espresso Martini or iced coffee, you can't go past Boston Black. Non-alcoholic. Triple filtered. No preservatives. Enjoy within 10 days of opening. Keep refrigerated.
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Branca Menta (1000ml)ITALY$89. 99Bottle$1079.88 DozenABV: 28%Essentially a minted version of Fernet Branca, being based on the same recipe as the original including an assortment of 40 ingredients such as aloe, gentian, chamomile, angelica, chincona, colombo root, chinese rhubarb, myrrh, peppermint, saffron and iris. Branca Menta adds to the equation more sugar and peppermint oil. Recommended with a splash of soda over ice. 28% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... While Fernet-Branca dates to 1845, Branca-Menta was released in the 1960s, the result of younger drinkers who were putting mint syrup in their Fernet. Take standard Fernet-Branca and add peppermint and menthol, and you’ve got Menta. However, the current recipe is much lower in alcohol. The mint is immediately evident on the nose, and it brings out a cocoa character in the aroma that ultimately smells a lot like mint chocolate. Sweetness is evident as you take a sip — this is no ultra-bitter fernet but rather a more modern styling — and the palate hits like a mint-flavored glass of espresso, heavily dosed with sugar. That heavy sweetness makes Menta feel less refreshing than it should be, though the peppermint element is at least quite fun. - drinkhacker.com
"Combines rooty herbal bitterness with invigorating and cleansing mint freshness." 5 stars - diffordsguide.com
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Braulio Amaro Digestif Liqueur (700ml)Bormio, ITALY$47. 99Bottle$575.88 DozenABV: 21%Closure: Screw CapFrom Bormio in the Italian Alps, a town famous for its skiing and the Stelvio Pass, a spectacular & dramatic alpine road which will be familiar to viewers of 'Top Gear'. Braulio offers a wonderful way to conclude a meal and tastes all the better if you've had a day on the slopes. Sienna brown in colour, the aromas feature spearmint and chamomile above a layer of florals and sandalwood, followed by a touch of liquorice and citrus. Rich and supple, initially delivering fresh mint and spice complementing the chamomile, the finish warms and lets the bittersweet complexities promised by the nose take the reins. The balance of sweetness, bitterness and fruit flavours is wonderfully maintained throughout. Consume straight over ice or even warm. Any which way, a delicious digestif. 21.0% Alc./Vol.
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Brillet Belle de Brillet Poire Williams au Cognac Liqueur (700ml)Graves, Bordeaux, FRANCE$99. 99Bottle$1199.88 DozenABV: 30%A liqueur composed of 20% Williams pears picked at their peak of ripeness, macerated, then blended with 42.5% Brillet Cognac with the remainder being sugar syrup. Each bottle requires approximately 10kg of pears to produce. Nosing reveals powerful aromas of stewed pear, clove and cinnamon. Entry is soft, silky and lusciously textured with sweet pear juice and delicate cinnamon flavours. Very gently warming spirit. Finishes clean and semi sweet with a very long spicy pear aftertaste and subtle anise fade. Delicious, but definitely for a sweet tooth. 30% Alc./Vol.
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Bundaberg Rum Coffee and Chocolate Royal Liqueur (700ml)Bundaberg, Queensland, AUSTRALIA$69. 99Bottle$839.88 DozenABV: 20%Closure: Screw CapAn unfamiliar product in the Bundaberg range. Bundaberg Royal Liqueur is a composition of Bundaberg Rum, coffee and chocolate. Its unfamiliarity is due to its limited availability (usually sold only within the distillery walls).
In fact the last time we saw this product was early 2001!Enjoy the way you would any cream liqueur.
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Cappelletti Vino Elisir Novasalus Vino Amaro Digestif Liqueur (750ml)ITALY$54. 99Bottle$659.88 DozenABV: 16%Tasting note: Deep umber brown with viscous, glass staining gold ochre edges. Attractively bitter herbal aromas hint at turmeric, sage, cardamom and cola. Entry is delicately bitter, svelte textured. Mid palate intensifies the bittersweet herbal qualities; Finish is mouth coating, dried herb-like with a prolonged turmeric and bitter citrus peel aftertaste that lingers minutes after the first taste. Very true to style and surprisingly concentrated at this ABV. 16% Alc./Vol.![Cardamaro Amaro (750ml)]()
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Cardamaro Amaro (750ml)ITALY$68. 99Bottle$827.88 DozenABV: 17%An amaro made using Moscato wine with a key ingredient being artichoke thistle (aka 'cardoon', 'cardone' or 'cardoni'); It is the one and only wine-based amaro and the only one to employ Nizza Monferrato Cardoon - a winter vegetable similar to celery, but belonging to the artichoke family. After maceration is complete, the liquid is rested in oak for six months before bottling. Deep polished copper in colour, the aromas suggest citrus zest, gentian, pine wood, liquorice root and peppermint. The palate isn't heavy or particularly bitter - more medium-bodied, fresh and Vermouth-like with a zesty, pleasingly bitter, warming spice and quinine finish that also hints at bergamot, herbal teas and citrus. A delicious pre-dinner drink or refresher, but also sought out for its medicinal qualities, other ingredients include calumba, juniper, Gentiana Lutea berries, cloves, liquorice root, cardamom, lemon peel and marjoram cultivated in Piedmont. 17% Alc./Vol.
Notes from the producers... On the nose it is strong and complex, thanks to the blend of the various extracts and the long ageing process. Spicy notes of Hunchback Cardoon, Gentiana, clary sage and liquorice are prominent; hints of dried fruit, grapes and ginger also emerge. The taste is sweet, full and well-orchestrated flavour reflecting the extraordinary balance between the sweet note, the bitter quality of some of the officinal herbs and the pleasant tastiness of the wine. The tasting experience is unique, with pleasantness unmatched by any other amaro, thanks to the moderate alcohol content. The long-lasting aftertaste retains the complexity and spicy notes of the herbs, with a slight hint of tobacco.
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Carlshamns Flagg Punsch (500ml)SWEDEN$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenABV: 26%Sweden's National Liqueur.
Carlschamns Flagg Punsch is classic Swedish Punsch. Matured in oak casks for six months, Arrack is a key element to this drink. Other ingredients include lemon, sugar and tea. The liqueur was introduced to Sweden by the Swedish East India Company in 1733 when Arrack was for the first time imported from Java. By the end of the 18th century, punsch had grown enormously in popularity. Sweden had received its 'national liqueur'.
Punsch is excellent as a dessert liqueur, in coffee, on the rocks in cocktails, or in a shot glass as an aperitif.
Awarded a bronze medal at the International Wine & Spirit Competition. Alc/Vol: 26.0%
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Cazcabel Coffee Tequila Liqueur (700ml)MEXICO$69. 99Bottle$839.88 DozenABV: 34%Tasting note: Made from 100% Arabica beans (reportedly, some other brands rely on artificial flavouring). Fabulous burnt umber appearance is thick and glass staining. Issues aromas of freshly roasted coffee beans, dark chocolate and vanilla. The tequila base is more salient in the mouth, with a creamed-up texture that’s akin to coffee flavoured milk with a splash of tequila and dark chocolate for good measure. Excellent sweet-dry balance. Impressive. 34% Alc./Vol.![601616051561_1.jpg]()
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Cazcabel Honey Tequila Liqueur (700ml)MEXICO$68. 99Bottle$827.88 DozenABV: 34%Tasting note: Reportedly the world's only Honey Tequila, produced from a 3-month-old blanco with added Manuka and Mexican honey. Pale gold. Fascinating floral-soft aromas evoke frankincense, myrrh, rose petals. Air contact accents beeswax, vanilla and citrus zest. Creamy and semi-sweet with zero burn. Evolves subtle smokey agave and incense-like notes amid rich, floral honey; Well balanced with smoldering acacia and rose petal countering the sweetness. An exotic addition to a classic liqueur category. 34% Alc./Vol. Other reviews... Gold: World Spirits Awards 2016![94651321321_1.jpg]()
Chambord Raspberry Liqueur (700ml)Loire Valley, FRANCE$63. 99Bottle$767.88 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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Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal Liqueur (100ml)Voiron, FRANCE$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenABV: 69%‘Elixir Vegetal’ is the antecedent to the more subdued “1605” which was based on the Elixir. (The original tonic was primarily used as a remedy for stomach ailments, however considered too potent for regular consumption due to its high abv of 69%, thus the lower proof 1605 version was created.) This is the genuine article. It represents the soul of the Chartreuse brand and is arguably one of the most complex liqueurs in existence today. Its appeal not only resides in its surreal taste but also its tonic properties. Traditionally, mountaineers have praised the stimulating effects of a few droplets over a sugar cube. It is also a living testament to the craftsmanship of the Chartreuse monks who display a level of precision rarely attained when working with natural ingredients. This is why the Elixir Vegetal comes in its own wooden box, as protection against light which can affect its taste and colour if stored improperly. Very, very limited stocks.
Tasting note: Striking deep emerald green; penetrating bitter sweet herbal notes feature thyme infused honey, liquorice and tumeric in the first pass. Second inspection finds hints of peppermint and chamomile tea, juniper and sweet decaying grass-like scents. Entry is creamy and deceptive; mid palate is prickly and slightly hot with intense bittersweet herbal tea, quinine and anise-like flavours apparent through the nippy spirit. Finishes pleasantly bitter with sweet spices and anise following in a lengthy herbal / spearmint fade. Invigorating. 69% Alc./Vol.
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Chartreuse Cuvee des MOFS Liqueur (700ml)Voiron, FRANCE$134. 99Bottle$1619.88 DozenABV: 45%A rare event took place in 2008. The Carthusian order (guardians of Chartreuse secrets) opened their spiritual and spirituous sanctuary to a handful of outsiders. Not just any outsiders, but a delegation of sommeliers who had been elected ‘Meilleurs Ouvrier de France’,(a unique competition created by the French, to celebrate the best in each category of Trade). While not revealing any of their secrets, the monks allowed them to collaborate in the creation of a masterpiece that resulted in the crafting of a new Chartreuse. The cuvee MOF is a take on the yellow Chartreuse, even more singular and easily recognisable, achieving the uncanny symbiosis between onctuosity, freshness and power.
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Chartreuse Yellow Liqueur (700ml)FRANCE$99. 99Bottle$1199.88 DozenABV: 43%One of the liqueur immortals, Chartreuse is the product of monks from the Carthusian Order who originated the product at their establishment in the French Alps called “Grande Chartreuse”. The Order was banished from France to Spain just after the turn of the century, and at Tarragona they again set up with their secret formula compounded of elixirs from 130 odd and rare herbs, water, sugar and fine spirits. (The production has since returned to France). Green Chartreuse (55% alc./vol.) is most pungent and expensive. Yellow Chartreuse, first produced in 1838, is just as good though milder, sweeter, more approachable and more aromatic. It is not only invaluable as a liqueur with coffee, but is the final decoration for a Gin daisy and other delicate drinks. However, it's probably most often drunk on its own or with ice. Alternatively, it makes a refreshing Summer sipper mixed with tonic.
Other reviews... The sweeter side of Chartreuse. This golden liqueur is bright and sweet with a honeyed character — one that can come across as thick and unctuous when consumed solo. The herbal profile is comparatively restrained, but saffron immediately pops out on both nose and palate. Notes of vanilla, orange peel, and some baking spices pick up from there, though the saffron-infused honey elements ultimately dominate. A gorgeous and versatile cocktail ingredient that lets you add sweetness and nuance without simple syrup. - drinkhacker.com
[40% ABV bottling tasted] ...The nosing passes pick up smells of aniseed, cardamom, licorice, hay, white pepper, floral/viny scents along with coriander, sage, and thyme. The palate entry is sweet, floral, peppery, and viny; the midpalate features fennel, rosemary, allspice, and bark. Ends up herbal sweet. - 92 points - wineenthusiast.com
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Chartreuse Green Liqueur (700ml)FRANCE$119. 99Bottle$1439.88 DozenABV: 55%Rumours of a coming Chartreuse shortage have turned out to be true. The reason? Sales grew a whopping 47 percent over 2023 compared with the twelve months prior and the monastery can’t keep up, even though they’re churning out more of the elixir than they have in over a century. Demand is partly due to surging global enthusiasm for cocktails. The Carthusian monks who produce Chartreuse could ramp up production, but they don’t care about constant growth and aren’t interested in living lavish lifestyles. Instead their response has been to keep business activity on a human scale so as to “…protect their monastic life…not looking to grow the liqueur beyond what they need to sustain their order.” In the meantime, export volumes will remain the same (50% goes to France, the remainder the rest of the world). If America takes the majority and international demand continues, don’t expect small markets like Australia to maintain a steady supply. Chartreuse might be just one reason why customers visit bars and drink cocktails, but at the same time, any bar without it simply wouldn’t feel complete.
Chartreuse has two primary expressions: the so-called 'Green' is more pungent, higher in alcohol and more expensive than Yellow. Their spiritous, herbal, multilayered profiles include notes of liquorice, anise, violets, spearmint, basil, candied banana and peppermint. Both expressions have long been bar staples - no surprise given that the brand dates back to 1605. Its creation still employs 130 herbs, plants and flowers with the resulting liquid aged in oak casks, and less than a handful of monks can blend and distill the recipe. They're also the only ones who know which plants they have to macerate to produce the natural green and yellow colours. Other versions of Chartreuse are also available, the most notable being the “V.E.P.” bottlings. These are essentially the same as Green and Yellow Chartreuse but they're aged for a longer period and the ABVs will vary. The objective is to elevate the liqueur to an extra level of integration, refining the flavours in large oak vats. The much sought after White Chartreuse, the sweetest version of all was discontinued many decades ago.
Other reviews... This lime-green, anise-scented liqueur is sweet at first sip, then herbaceous in the middle, showing fennel, pine, tarragon and mild floral notes. The finish is spicy and warming, with anise, white pepper and ginger heat. It's a bit too viscous and fiery for straight-up sipping, but it's beautifully complex and a key ingredient for the classic Last Word and other cocktails. 93 points - winenethusiast.com
...A wildly different expression, Green Chartreuse claims to be the only naturally green liqueur on the market. (Presumably, absinthe is not a liqueur.) There’s a connection here with absinthe, as Green Chartreuse is racy with alcohol and offers notes of anise up front, with hints of menthol and citrus peel following from there. The liqueur offers a clear vanilla character and even some elusive chocolate notes on the finish — though the overall impact is much less sweet and more palate-cleansing than the Yellow version. Green Chartreuse stands better on its own than Yellow — though it’s still a great choice to include in any number of cocktails as a flavoring agent. 110 proof. - drinkhacker.com
...Almost syrup like entry, flowing slowly, almost ponderously, across the lips and tongue, followed by a jumbled charge of herbal,floral and to some degree citrus or aromatic flavors, cloves, pine, gentian, genepi, fennel, rosemary, sage, wormwood, an herbal and spice carpet bombing of your senses. This is not to mean we don’t love the stuff, it is just a very intense experience for all your senses all at once, in a good way. - spiritsreview.com
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Chopin Dorda Double Chocolate Liqueur (700ml)POLAND$59. 99Bottle$719.88 DozenABV: 18%Considered one of the world's finest chocolate liqueurs, this blends fine dark chocolate with milk and Chopin's house Rye Vodka. The Dorda family use twice as much chocolate as vodka to ensure a truly decadent liqueur experience! Enjoy neat, in cocktails or coffee or pour it over ice cream. Shake before use. Can be stored at room temperature. 18% Alc./Vol.![15616561065_1.jpg]()
Chopin Dorda Sea Salt Caramel Liqueur (700ml)POLAND$59. 99Bottle$719.88 DozenABV: 18%A sublime combination of sweet caramel and vanilla extract plus a dash of Maldon sea salt flakes mixed with Chopin's famous Rye Vodka. The result is irresistible. Enjoy it neat, on ice, with coffee, or mixed in your favourite cocktail recipe - the variations are endless! 18% Alc./Vol.![1004795_1.jpg]()
Cinzano Rosso Vermouth (1000ml)Milan, ITALY$20. 99Bottle$251.88 DozenABV: 15%Closure: CorkVermouth is the most widely used aperitif. The first known branded vermouth was “Carpano” produced at Turin, Italy in 1786. This was a rich, sweet red style. Rosso, or red vermouth is traditionally made using red wine. Today however, virtually all red vermouth is produced using white wine and blended with caramel to receive its distinctive red or amber colour. This dark, more richly flavoured Italian variety is imperative in many cocktails, but can be drunk alone, with cassis or as an aperitif, or mixed with lemonade, tonic or orange juice.Ingredients in Cinzano Rosso include marjoram, thyme, musk yarrow and an alpine herb called ‘Achillea Moscata.
Other reviews... Very dark tawny tone. Heady perfume speaks of overripe grapes, quinine and roots. Agile, tar-like in the mouth as flavors of quinine, citrus peel, roots and berries combine in a piquant twang that’s neither clumsy nor cloying. Finishes tasting of ripe oranges and pink grapefruit. Very nice with a splash of fresh-squeezed O.J. Best Buy.
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Cointreau Triple Sec Liqueur (700ml)Angers, FRANCE$62. 99Bottle$755.88 DozenABV: 40%Towards the middle of the 1800's, Edouard Cointreau's son, Edouard fils, discovered a species of wild orange native to the Caribbean. Knowing the fruit could not survive the long ocean voyage back to France, Edouard had a quantity of the oranges peeled and the peel dried and sent on to France. On its arrival, the unusual scent of the peel stirred the imagination of Edouard's father (oranges were not available in Europe at the time) and he began experimenting. He steeped the peel in brandies and through distillation combined the infusion with various local herbs and spices. The final result was an outstanding balance of aromas and flavours with a pleasant tart character.
Now world famous, Cointreau orange liqueur is fantastically versatile. Not only is it amongst the most favoured liqueurs of the world, it is also a vital element in many important cocktails. Oranges used in Cointreau's production are now sourced from several centres: In the Caribbean, the bitter Bigarade (citrus aurentium) is harvested when the orange is still unripe - when it has the greatest aroma. Every process is rigorously controlled - from the separation of the peel from the pulp by hand, to drying in the sun until they turn bronze-green, followed by careful sorting. Peels are similarly processed from sweet Comuna, Cadanera and Salustiana oranges from Spain, and the Pera with its rich essential oils from Brazil. Some of these sweet peels are also used fresh.The peels are shipped to the Cointreau distillery in Angers and inspected again. The fresh, sweet peels are macerated in alcohol for several weeks to bring out the essential aromas.
Distillation takes place in steam heated copper stills which are filled with orange peels, alcohol and water. By precisely fixing the speed of the distillation, the heating temperature and the leveling out of the alcohol, Cointreau's distillers are able to isolate the richest aromas from the 'heart' of the distillation, seperating them from the less valuable 'heads' and 'ends'. A new distillation of the heads and ends follows in order to extract every rich component. These essences are concentrated to retain only the most aromatic elements.
Cointreau's alcoholic content, (40% alcohol by volume), its density, its absolute clarity at room temperature, as well as the temperature at which the liquid becomes opaque are monitored. When cooled, or when poured over ice, Cointreau turns opalescent. This transformation confirms that the correct quantity of essential oils has been achieved. The oils have a solubility directly linked to the alcoholic strength and temperature. On cooling, the oils become insoluble and make the liquid opalescent. Achieving this is a production secret of Cointreau.
Tasting note: Clear, bright silvery appearance is slightly glycerous. Aroma is super pure and perfumed with high pitch orange zest, pith and peel bursting with freshness. The palate is silky, creamy, nicely spiced and a little sweeter than the nose suggests with candied orange dovetailing into fresher, drier pith and peel notes. Gentle spices persisting. Excellent length. Long aftertaste of orange zest with a candied orange fade. Classic and certainly unsurpassed for aromatics in the genre. 40% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... A sophisticated orange pulp bouquet which after aeration turns much more dry peel-like. The palate entry is intensely orange peel-like yet more sweet than bittersweet; the midpalate stage is deeply orangey, sweet and sublimely juicy. Finishes ideally citrusy/tart/astringent, then turns lithe and sweet. The benchmark for all orange flavored liqueurs/triple secs. State of the art. Rating: 96-100 - www.wineenthusiast.comsize>
Classic Cocktail: The Margarita
The Margarita has suffered terribly in modern times. In an effort to make it hip, quick, trendy, and cheap it has been bastardized far worse then any cocktail before it. Whether it is the use of inferior (or just plain wrong) ingredients, or commercially made mixes, the common Margarita these days tastes more like a ‘Limeade’ with a splash of orange juice than it does the delectable cocktail that it once was. A true Margarita is made from three ingredients: Tequila, Cointreau (Triple Sec), and fresh squeezed Lime Juice. Like any cocktail, the true art comes in arriving at the proper ratio of the ingredients in order to present a balance of the flavours. Arguably the best ratio for a Margarita is 3:2:1. Three parts Tequila, 2 parts Cointreau, and 1 part freshly squeezed lime juice.60ml Tequila - preferably a Silver Tequila
40ml Cointreau or other Triple Sec Liqueur
20ml Lime Juice
Method: Shake with ice. Strain into a cocktail glass. Optional: You can prepare the cocktail glasss by miostening the rim with lime juice, and then dipping it into coarse salt.
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Combier Creme de Fraise (Strawberry) Liqueur (500ml)Saumur, Loire Valley, FRANCE$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenABV: 17%Fraise liqueurs are usually made with a variety of strawberries, some wild, some large and ripe, some small and 'green'. Lighter in both body and alcohol than most of Combier's offerings - also sweeter with only trace acidity - this offers typical aromas and flavours of raspberry jube and strawberry jam with a good level of fruit purity to enhance cocktails and desserts. 17% Alc./Vol.
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Combier Creme de Framboise (Raspberry) Liqueur (700ml)Saumur, Loire Valley, FRANCE$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenABV: 17%This bright ruby red coloured infusion offers distinctive aromas of semi-ripe raspberries before leaning towards dried cranberries and pomegranate. It's sleek, pure and juicy with succulent ripe raspberry flavours balanced by a gently tangy finish. Use it in Summery cocktails and vodka mixers. 17% Alc./Vol.
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Crown Royal Regal Apple Flavoured Canadian Whisky (1000ml)CANADA$99. 99Bottle$1199.88 DozenABV: 35%A blend infused with Regal Gala apples resulting in a delicious Canadian whisky with notes of crisp orchard fruit. Notes from the producers... The palate is slightly tart with crisp, apple balanced with caramel & light spice, finishing with crisp apple and a hint of sweetness. 35% Alc./Vol.![Dark Matter Spiced Mocha Liqueur (500ml)]()
Dark Matter Spiced Mocha Liqueur (500ml)SCOTLAND$44. 99Bottle$539.88 DozenABV: 20%This rum liqueur is the result of experimentation around a trio of distinctive yet complementary flavours. It combines the richness and roast of Arabica coffee and toasted South American cocoa seeds with a just a dash of heat from Aji chilli peppers, all over a base of Dark Matter's distinctive Rum. In the style you'd expect from this distillery, it's a far cry from your standard espresso martini mix, with its velvety palate and intense coffee and chocolate. The spice from the chilli balances the sweetness beautifully, and you'll wonder why it's never been added into coffee liqueurs before. No sedate after-dinner sipper, served over ice or play with a plethora of shaken drinks. Expect that next round of Espresso Martinis to be propelled to new heights. 20% Alc./Vol.
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De Kuyper Peach Schnapps Liqueur (700ml)NETHERLANDS$46. 99Bottle$563.88 DozenABV: 20%Produced from fresh peaches, carefully selected to ensure a consistently sweet and fruity flavour. Best enjoyed icy cold. 20% alc./vol.
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De Kuyper Apple Schnapps Liqueur (700ml)NETHERLANDS$46. 99Bottle$563.88 DozenABV: 20%Produced from fresh apples, carefully selected to ensure a consistently crisp and light flavour. Best enjoyed icy cold. 20% alc./vol.![1028296_1.jpg]()
De Kuyper Butterscotch Schnapps Liqueur (700ml)Schiedam, NETHERLANDS$48. 99Bottle$587.88 DozenABV: 20%Try this Butterscotch Schnapps on the rocks or in your favourite cocktail. Best enjoyed icy cold. 20% Alc./Vol.
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De Kuyper Sour Apple Pucker Schnapps Liqueur (700ml)Schiedam, NETHERLANDS$52. 99Bottle$635.88 DozenABV: 15%Sour Apple Pucker is a member of DeKuyper's Pucker sweet and sour schnapps family, with a flavour similar to Granny Smith apples. The company says the cordial delivers a burst of sweet apple flavour followed by a mouth puckering sour. Sour Apple Pucker will make a great shot and can be mixed for colourful and tangy cocktails including the creation of a perfect “Appletini’.
15% Alc./Vol. No tasting notes available.Appletini: This popular martini may have help save the Martini! The ladies love the sweetness, guys like the bite. Adjust the apple pucker to taste and keep it really cold. It's best to chill both the vodka and the apple pucker.
Equal parts: Vodka & Sour Apple Pucker Schnapps.
Add a dash of Apple Juice or Cider if desired.
Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with an Apple Slice.
Caramel Apple:
Equal parts Sour Apple Pucker Schnapps with Butterscotch Schnapps.
Serve in a shot glass.
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Disaronno Amaretto Liqueur (700ml)Saronno, ITALY$56. 99Bottle$683.88 DozenABV: 20%Created by a “beautiful young woman”, this ancient amber coloured Italian Liqueur dates back to 1525. It was gifted to the artist ‘Bernardino Luini’, a member of the Leonardo da Vinci School. The said “beautiful woman” was subsequently immortalised by Luini in a renowned fresco in Saronno (although, the true source of Luini’s inspiration remains a matter of some speculation.) Commercial production of the recipe was begun in the 18th Century by the Reina family in their apothecary shop in Saronno. There are seventeen ingredients in all.
The nose displays spirity almond and spice aromas. DiSarrono's natural apricot fruit sweetness is subtly countered by the addition of crushed almonds. Beautifully balanced, the lush, full-bodied palate explodes in flavour on the mid palate finishing with fantastic persistence. A liqueur with universal appeal, enjoyable in coffee, on the rocks or in a range of cocktails. 20% Alc./Vol.
Further notes... Deep amber. Rich marzipan and vanilla nose. A rich attack leads a supple, velvety palate with lightly sweet almond and caramel flavors. Finishes for a mile with waves of complex, nutty flavor. An elegant classic. 92 points (Exceptional) - tastings.com
Try a “Splash”: 1/3 DiSarrono;
2/3 Orange Juice; garnish with an orange slice or lime wedge and serve over ice.![Distillerie Deniset-Klainguer Sapins Liqueur (500ml)]()
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Distillerie Deniset-Klainguer Sapins Liqueur (500ml)Jura, FRANCE$56. 99Bottle$683.88 DozenABV: 40%Produced from a distillation of pine buds and 24 rigorously selected plants, followed by fir buds and a sugar maceration. Bright lime / emerald green. Perfect clarity. Lifted scents of sweet thyme, cool mint and suggestions of chamomile tea. Creamy, sugar-sweet entry. Mid palate presents a nice balance of thyme, pine nut and cool mint confectionery flavours against the pleasant spirit warmth. Ends less sweet, moderately fresh, herbal and with good length. Cool mint aftertaste. Fascinating. Served chilled as a digestif. 40% Al./Vol.
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Distillerie La Salamandre Eau de Coing Liqueur (700ml)Sarlat, FRANCE$69. 99Bottle$839.88 DozenABV: 18%A quince liqueur made according to traditional methods. It has obvious uses in fruity cocktails, but will also work as a digestive in a still warm coffee. Alternatively, add a splash to wine or champagne, or drizzle over ice cream or sherbet. 18% Alc./Vol.
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Distilleries de Provence Farigoule de Forcalquier Thyme Liqueur (500ml)Provence, FRANCE$76. 99Bottle$923.88 DozenABV: 40%'Farigoule', which means 'thyme' in Provence, has been employed to create this wonderful liqueur with which to finish the meal on a light, fragrant and sweet note. Fresh, young, wild thyme is picked at the beginning of summer and combined with other botanicals including angelica and sage. It's recommended served on ice, drizzled over a lemon sorbet, with coffee at the end of a meal, or in cooking a grilled chicken or in a sauce accompanying rabbit. We can't wait to further experiment with this superb new discovery!
Tasting note: Pours a viscous pale yellow green with a pale straw hue. The top note of fresh cut thyme subsides to reveal nuances of aniseed, peppermint and some faintly resinous notes (beeswax?) making for a complex bouquet. Entry is silky, medium sweet; expanding into a semi sweet yet delightfully fresh herbal / anise combo with notes of thyme and sage returning at the finish. Perfect balance. Concludes dry with subtle herb flavours demonstrating terrific persistence. 40% Alc./Vol.
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Distilleries et Domaines de Provence Vermouth Forcalquier (750ml)FRANCE$48. 99Bottle$587.88 DozenABV: 18%Tasting note: Gold coloured with lifted, bittersweet herbal aromas including grapefruit, pineapple fruit juice and minted peas. Medium bodied with semi-sweet, fruity-herbal flavours and a root vegetable-like finish. Ends lively, refreshing, gently bitter, grapefruity, herbal and long. Serve chilled. 18% Alc./Vol.![1560165101166_1.jpg]()
Dolin Genepi Liqueur (500ml)FRANCE$69. 99Bottle$839.88 DozenABV: 40%A traditional digestif, this elegant, floral-styled liqueur is derived from various alpine shrubs of the genus Artemisia, more commonly known as wormwood. Expect grassy notes of artemisia, softened with notes of violets. 40% Alc./Vol.![54632322_1.jpg]()
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Dolin Suedois Bitter Liqueur (500ml)FRANCE$69. 99Bottle$839.88 DozenABV: 30%A traditional digestif from the French Alps that started life as a medical elixir capable of "remedying over 46 diseases". Joseph Chavasse, founder of La Maison Dolin, saved the recipe from oblivion and decided to market it under the name "Suédois Dolin" in memory of the doctor who first used it to help his patients. Tasting note: Impenetrable and thick raw umber with sienna brown edges. Bitter aromatics are earthy / herbal, hinting at gentian, raw root vegetables plus hints of dried peel. Creamy and sweet; mid palate introduces the bitter herbal edge of the bouquet; finishes faintly bitter with quinine, dried peel and late added sweetness. 30% Alc./Vol.![7012241_1.jpg]()
Dolin Chamberyzette Strawberry Aperitif (700ml)Chambery, FRANCE$43. 99Bottle$527.88 DozenABV: 16%Closure: StelvinDolin is among the few remaining independent producers of Vermouth and the last producing Vermouth de Chambéry, still made according to the principles which earned Chambéry France's only A.O. for Vermouth back in 1932.
Created in the 19th century, Chamberyzette is an aperitif made from dry vermouth infused with alpine strawberries. Still made in small quantities and drunk chilled, its light, fresh, not-too-sweet and perfect as a summer aperitif. 16% Alc./Vol.
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Dom Benedictine B&B Liqueur (1000ml)FRANCEReduced from $150.00$120. 00Bottle$1440.00 DozenABV: 40%Arguably the world’s first pre-mixed cocktail; Benedictine B&B (Bénédictine and Brandy) was created in 1937 by New York’s famous Twenty-One Club. The original recipe called for 60 per cent of the original D.O.M Benedictine herbal, spiced liqueur and 40 per cent Cognac in 1938, which is believed to be withstanding to this day.
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