Edinburgh Rhubarb & Ginger Liqueur is produced by Edinburgh Gin – a Scotland based spirits company currently owned by Ian Macleod Distillers. They produce a small variety of Gin-based products, including their Classic Gin which I reviewed several months ago. This particular bottle of Rhubarb & Ginger Liqueur is made using locally sourced rhubarb, ginger, and lemon zest, which are macerated and infused with a gin base. Bottle Specs ❖ ABV: 20% ❖ Distillery: Edinburgh Gin Distillery ❖ Aging: N/A ❖ Price Point: moderate My Tasting notes The nose notes of this liqueur had lemon zest in the front, which was more similar to bitter orange than to […]
John D. Taylor’s Velvet Falernum is produced by R.L. Seale & Co. Ltd. – a family-owned, Barbados-based spirits producer who acquired the John D. Taylor brand in 1993. John D. Taylor began creating their famous Falernum in the late 1800’s, and it is often regarded as the “original” version of the spirit. It is now produced at Foursquare Distillery in Saint Phillip, Barbados. This bottle of Velvet Falernum is made using a rum base, lime, cane sugar, and spices. It is bottled at 22 proof. Bottle Specs ❖ ABV: 11% ❖ Distillery: Foursquare Distillery ❖ Aging: N/A ❖ Price Point: low price My Tasting notes The aroma of this liqueur was very sweet […]
Il Tramonto Limoncello Liqueur is produced by Il Tramonto – an Italy based spirits brand that produces a small lineup of liqueur products using old family recipes. As a brand, they aim to create products that evoke a bright cheerfulness, as represented by their brand name meaning “sunset” in Italian. This particular bottle of Limoncello is made using Sicilian lemons, the rinds of which are steeped in a neutral grain spirit, before being distilled and sweetened. Bottle Specs ❖ ABV: 30% ❖ Distillery: undisclosed (Italy) ❖ Aging: N/A ❖ Price Point: low price My Tasting notes The nose notes of this liqueur were fairly neutral. There wasn’t […]
Sunset Reef Coconut Rum is produced by Toorank International Spirits – a Zevenaar, Netherlands based distiller who produce a variety of different spirits brands to export to worldwide markets. Unfortunately, no production information is disclosed for the Sunset Reef brand spirits. However, this bottle of Coconut Rum is advertised as a liqueur with the “flavour” of coconut and rum, leading me to believe that rum is not the base spirit. Bottle Specs ❖ ABV: 21% ❖ Distillery: Toorank Distilleries ❖ Aging: undisclosed ❖ Price Point: low price My Tasting notes The aroma of this liqueur reminded me of the artificial coconut scent that is often […]
Hiram Walker’s Creme de Banana is produced by Hiram Walker & Sons – an Ontario, Canada based spirits brand most famous for their whisky. Founded in the mid 1800s by Hiram Walker, it remained family owned until 1926. It is currently owned by parent company Pernod Ricard. Although they don’t disclose detailed information about production of their liqueurs, they do advertise “all natural” flavors. This particular bottle of Creme de Banana offers a flavor of ripe banana. Bottle Specs ❖ ABV: 15% ❖ Distillery: Hiram Walker & Sons Distillery ❖ Aging: N/A ❖ Price Point: low price My Tasting notes The nose notes of this liqueur had clear banana […]