Rancho Escondido Agave Liqueur is produced by Rancho Escondido – a Jalisco, Mexico based brand that produces a small range of agave based spirit products. Although I found a lot of conflicting information about how long the brand has been producing their agave liquors, they are hugely popular in Mexico, advertised as one of the top-selling alcohol products. This particular bottle of Agave Liqueur is made with sugar cane alcohol and agave aguardiente, which is essentially a basic distilled spirit from agave. It is distilled twice, and then rested in white oak barrels for at least 3 months. Bottle Specs ❖ ABV: 28% ❖ Distillery: Rancho […]
Geijer California Orange Liqueur is produced by Geijer Spirits Inc, a San Francisco, California based spirits brand best known for their traditional glögg. Founded in 2011 by Swedish immigrant Martin Geijer, the brand aims to capture the cross section of Swedish and Californian culture. This particular bottle of Orange Liqueur is made using bitter orange peel and vanilla bean. Unfortunately, I was not able to confirm more details of their production process from any official sources. At the time of writing, their official website seems to be abandoned or out of service, and other credible sources did not go into much detail. Bottle Specs […]
Gran Malo Tamarind Liqueur is produced at Envasadora De Productos Lideres, a distillery based in Jesus Maria, Jalisco. It was launched as a collaboration between parent company Casa Lumbre and influencer Luisito Comunica back in 2021. In 2025, they expanded distribution to several states in the U.S. Gran Malo Tamarindo is made with a base of blanco tequila and sugarcane spirit, which is infused with tamarind and Mexican chilis. Bottle Specs ❖ ABV: 30% ❖ Distillery: Envasadora De Productos Lideres, S.A. De C.V. ❖ Aging: N/A ❖ Price Point: lower moderate My Tasting notes I took a whiff of this liqueur, and it was immediately harsh, with the […]
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 […]