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Reviews for 2022

September 2022 - Liqueurs

September 2022 - Liqueurs
This month's Spirits feature is Liqueurs

Liqueurs Reviews

Evan Williams Egg Nog Cream Liqueur
94 points
$10
Best Buy
Christmas cheer in a bottle any time of year.
Awards: 2022 Top 2 Cream Liqueur
94 points $10 Best Buy
Dubbonnet Rouge Wine Aperitif
94 points
$17
Best Buy
Poured over ice, used in cocktails, or as an excellent addition to a punch, this is sure to please.
Awards: 2022 Top 2 Wine Specialty
94 points $17 Best Buy
Merlet Creme De Framboise Liqueur
94 points
$27
A lush and tasty sipper, and would make an incredible summer punch.
Awards: 2022 Best Fruit Liqueur
Tia Maria Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur
94 points
$27
A delicious, delicate yet complex, coffee liqueur to make cocktails with.
Awards: 2022 Top 2 Coffee Liqueur
Haus Pomegranate Rosemary Aperitif Wine
94 points
$35
A fun, fruity and herbaceous aperitif that will be a delicious after dinner sipper, as well as a great addition to a Gin Martini or Spritz.
Awards: 2022 Top 2 Wine Specialty
Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur
94 points
$39
A delicious and bold coffee liqueur to use in cocktails, after dinner drinks, and baking; for the dark roast, espresso drinker.
Awards: 2022 Top 2 Coffee Liqueur
Cinzano Extra Dry Vermouth
93 points
$8
Best Buy
A premium dry Vermouth that can stand alone or play well in cocktails; an excellent example of what you need it to be.
Awards: 2022 Best Vermouth Dry
93 points $8 Best Buy
Cinzano Vermouth Bianco
93 points
$8
Best Buy
Light and herbaceous, yet a touch sweet; try in a classic cocktails that don't need too much of a bitter component.
Awards: 2022 Best Vermouth Blanc
93 points $8 Best Buy
PAMA Fruit Liqueur
93 points
$24
Best Buy
A delicious, tart fruit liqueur to be added to a Highball, Spritz or make a delicious fruit-forward, acid-driven Martini.
93 points $24 Best Buy
Cynar Bitter Liqueur
93 points
$26
A racy treat to sip after a heavy Italian meal or a perfect addition for a Black Manhattan.
Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur
93 points
$28
A rich and hazelnut forward nut liqueur that is exactly what you want it to be.
Cinzano 1757 Vermouth Di Torino Rosso Sweet
93 points
$29
Perfect in a Manhattan, or great on the rocks with a twist; love this with a Rye or Cognac base.
Haus Rose Rosé Aperitif Wine
93 points
$35
A sweet after dinner sipper for the Rosé lover that would be great in a Spritz.
Grand Marnier Cuvée Du Centenaire Liqueur
93 points
$199
A rich and decadent after dinner sipper that would make a luxurious Sidecar or Margarita.
Awards: 2022 Best Flavored Brandy Liqueur
Kirkland Signature Irish Cream Liqueur
92 points
$16
Best Buy
Blend it up with some ice and garnish with chocolate shavings for an adult birthday party; seriously make this happen.
92 points $16 Best Buy
Il Tramonto Limoncello
92 points
$19
Best Buy
Rich and lemony with a hint of herbal zest this will make a delicious after dinner drink or pleasant modifier for a lemonade long drink.
92 points $19 Best Buy
Harpy Liquor Limoncello
92 points
$21
Best Buy
A very refreshing Limoncello that shouldn't wait till after dinner to be enjoyed.
Awards: 2022 Best Limoncello Liqueur
92 points $21 Best Buy
Sugarlands Distilling Co. Banana Pudding Appalachian Sippin Cream Liqueur
92 points
$25
Best Buy
This stuff is bananas: B-A-N-A-N-A-S.
92 points $25 Best Buy
Merlet Creme De Mure Sauvage Liqueur
92 points
$27
A complex, rich, and interesting sipper that will keep you coming back for more.
Hotel Chocolat Velvetised Chocolate Salted Caramel Cream Liqueur
92 points
$29.99
A super rich and creamy liqueur with lovely toffee and caramel notes.
92 points $29.99
Haus Grapefruit Jalapeño Aperitif Wine
92 points
$35
Bitter citrus fruit rounds out with hints of green vegetables and has a slight jalapeño spice kick on the finish that would play great in cocktails or served neat.
Ouzo 12 Anise Liqueur
91 points
$23
Best Buy
For the consumer that loves anise, this is a very well made and balanced liqueur.
91 points $23 Best Buy
Cinzano 1757 Vermouth Di Torino Extra Dry
91 points
$29
A savory sipper as a chilled apéritif, as well as an excellent addition to enhance the herbaceous qualities of your Martini.
Grand Marnier Cuvée Louis-Alexandre Liqueur
91 points
$69
A delicious, not too syrupy Brandy Liqueur; with a touch of lime you would have a Sidecar ready to go.
O’Reilly’s Salted Caramel Country Cream Liqueur
90 points
$12
Best Buy
Taste like birthday cake in a glass, in the best possible way.
90 points $12 Best Buy
La Fée Parisienne Absinthe Supérieure Liqueur
90 points
$17
Best Buy
A very good Absinthe alternative that is sure to please and will make an excellent Sazerac.
90 points $17 Best Buy
Ricura Horchata Cream Liqueur
89 points
$19
Best Buy
Creamy and dreamy vanilla bean with subtle hints of cinnamon spice.
89 points $19 Best Buy
Disaronno Velvet Cream Liqueur
89 points
$29
A yummy cream liqueur to add to coffee, cocktails, boozy milkshakes, etc.
Cinzano Vermouth Rosso
88 points
$8
Best Buy
A delicious, complex sweet Vermouth that would add a touch of bitterness to the backbone of any classic cocktail, particularly a Wheated Bourbon Manhattan.
88 points $8 Best Buy
Royale Montaine Cognac + Orange Specialty Liqueur
88 points
$26
A tasty digestif or high quality cocktail modifier.
Combier DOrange Fruit Liqueur
88 points
$34
Sweet candied orange with the slightest touch of bitterness to keep it from being cloying make this a lovely drink modifier with the quality to drink on its own.
Domaine de Canton French Ginger Liqueur
88 points
$34
Rich and warming, could make an amazing holiday-themed cocktail, spice up some coffee, or even elevate some cookies.
Tia Maria Matcha Cream Liqueur
87 points
$24
A nice cream liqueur to add to green tea that's just sweet enough to sip on as well.
Casa D’Aristi Narano Bitter Orange Fruit Liqueur
87 points
$34
Very good quality orange liqueur; grab some Tequila and mix up some Margaritas.
O’Reilly’s Peanut Butter Country Cream Liqueur
86 points
$12
Best Buy
Peanut butter marshmallow sandwich shots or frozen cocktails all day.
86 points $12 Best Buy
Carolans Cold Brew Cream Liqueur
86 points
$14
Best Buy
A tasty but dangerous addition to your morning coffee.
86 points $14 Best Buy
Carolans Salted Caramel Cream Liqueur
86 points
$14
Best Buy
This Liqueur is nutty and rich with notes of coconut and coffee cake.
86 points $14 Best Buy
Irish Mist Honey Liqueur
85 points
$29
This liqueur would add to any cocktail that calls for a honey syrup.
Senior & Co. Genuine Curaçao Fruit Liqueur
85 points
$36
Add it to cocktails in place of simple syrup to jazz up your daily post-work drink.
Viss Ballet Blue Blueberry Flavored Fruit Liqueur
85 points
$40
A pretty solid fruit liqueur that isn't a sugar bomb.
Carolans Irish Cream Liqueur
84 points
$14
Dense and delicious, this is a breakfast shake in your glass.
Middle West Small Batch Bourbon Cream Liqueur
83 points
$24
A very creamy, white chocolate-heavy liqueur to mix with.
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