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 […]
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 […]
Naranja Licor de Naranja Orange Liqueur is produced by La Madrileña, a distillery in Tototlan, Jalisco. First distilled in 1933, this product began as Controy – a now famous Mexican orange liqueur modeled after Cointreau. Though it used to only be available in Mexico, the liqueur became available in the U.S. as Naranja in 2013. The name was changed for legal reasons, but only in the U.S. market. Although the true origin of the Margarita cocktail is hotly debated, some claim that the first Margarita included Controy, which the brand has greatly emphasized in their advertising. It is made with a neutral cane spirit base. Although they are […]
Casa D’Aristi Narano Bitter Orange Liqueur is produced by Casa D’Aristi – a craft distillery and producer of artisan liqueurs in Mérida, Yucatan. Founded in 1935, Casa D’Aristi is most known for their flagship anise and honey liqueur called Xtabentún, which is based on Mayan Blaché. They carry a range of liqueur products also including guanababa, coconut, and bitter orange. All Casa D’Aristi products are advertised as additive-free and contain no artificial flavorings. This particular bottle of Narano Bitter Orange Liqueur is made using both sweet oranges and bitter Seville oranges (also called Narano Agria). The sweet oranges are […]
Bols Triple Sec is produced by Lucas Bols N.V., an Amsterdam based company with roots dating back to the late 1500s. In fact, the House of Bols Distillery is considered on of the oldest running distillery in the world. The Bols brand produces a variety of spirits including Genevers, Liqueurs, and more. This particular bottle of Bols Triple Sec uses Curaçao orange peels and other citrus for flavoring. Although Bols is a bit secretive about their exact recipe and production, triple secs are generally made using a neutral alcohol. BOTTLE SPECS ❖ ABV: 21% ❖ Distillery: House of Bols ❖ Aging: N/A ❖ Price Point: low price MY TASTING NOTES […]