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Bottle of Mr Stacks Triple Sec with clear glass and a white, orange, and green label design, sitting on a wooden table.

Mr Stacks Triple Sec

Mr. Stacks Triple Sec is produced by Mister Stacks Specialties Company – a Princeton, Minnesota based spirits company. Unfortunately, public information about this brand and their production process is very lacking. However, they do offer a wide variety of liqueur and schnapps products, including this bottle of Triple Sec orange liqueur. Bottle Specs ❖ ABV: 15% ❖ Distillery: undisclosed ❖ Aging: N/A ❖ Price Point: low price My Tasting notes The aroma of this orange liqueur had an airy and bright quality, with bitter orange notes reminiscent of dramamine. I took my first sip, and it was overall not very smooth. There was a bright, twinkling […]

Clear bottle of Kahana Royale Macadamia Nut Liqueur with a red, greenm and white label and filled with translucent golden liquid, sitting on a wooden table

Kahana Royale Macadamia Nut Liqueur

Kahana Royale Macadamia Nut Liqueur is produced by Hawaiian Distilled Products Company – a Mira Loma, California based spirits company. Unfortunately, the brand does not disclose details about it’s production process. However, they do mention that it is made with a neutral grain spirit base, and flavored with roasted macadamia nut and other “exotic natural flavorings”. Bottle Specs ❖ ABV: 21% ❖ Distillery: undisclosed ❖ Aging: N/A ❖ Price Point: low price My Tasting notes I took my first whiff of this liqueur, and it was nutty and a little bit fruity, similar to the aroma of amaretto. The scent was overall very sweet. I took a sip, and the […]

Bottle of Licor 43 which has a golden hue and a black, white, red and gold label, sitting on a wooden table

Licor 43

Licor 43 is produced by Diego Zamora S.A. – a Spain-based company founded by the Zamora family in the 1940s. They produce a small selection of specialty liqueurs, beginning with the original, flagship “43“. As a brand, they aim to create an enjoyable product that evokes an energy of passion. The recipe for Licor 43 is based on Liqvor Mirabilis, a liqueur made with various fruits and herbs that was created in the Carthago Nova region now known as Cartagena, Spain. The Zamora family’s recipe is made using 43 mostly secret ingredients that include a mixture of sweet, floral, spicy, fruity, citrusy, botanical, and toasted flavors. Some flavors […]

Ancho Reyes Original Liqueur

Ancho Reyes Original Liqueur is produced by Licorera Ancho Reyes – a Pueblo City, Mexico based spirits brand. Launched in 2012, they produce a small selection of specialty chile liqueurs. The brand was bought out by Campari Group in 2019. This particular bottle of Original Liqueur is their first and flagship product, which was inspired by a family recipe for a menjurje (medicinal mixture). It utilizes ancho chiles (poblano chiles dried) as well as additional peppers, sugar, and other ingredients. Their chiles are grown in the volcanic valley land of San Martín Texmelucan de Labastida. The anchos are harvested red, and then sundried for […]

Bottle of Vapor Distillery Pumpkin King Cordial sitting on a wooden table, in front of a mixed white and wooden background

Vapor Distillery Pumpkin King Cordial

If you follow the blog, you know that it’s become a bit of a tradition of mine to review a pumpkin spice spirit each year. And don’t worry – I won’t rest until I’ve tried them all! This year, I was adamant that I wanted to try a pumpkin spice liqueur or cordial that was not creamy. Though the non-cream ones are a bit trickier to get your hands on, I personally prefer them, as they are more versatile. This year, I chose Vapor Distillery Pumpkin King Cordial. This cordial is created by Boulder Spirits – a small, Colorado-based craft spirits producer. This particular bottle of Pumpkin King Cordial is Gin-based, and infused for 1 month with spice […]