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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]