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September 2023 - Liqueurs This month's Spirits feature is Liqueurs Liqueurs Reviews All $32 Bepi Tosolini Amaro Liqueur Savory, earthy, vegetal, and complexly delicious; this is excellent night cap material. $32 » Read Full Review $37 Pairidaeza Creme De Banane Fruit Liqueur Repping every form of roasted, baked, and caramelized banana; a fascinating and scrumptious dessert drink. $37 » Read Full Review $45 Absinthia Absinthe Superieure Verte A new school take on Absinthe that is some of what you expect, yet pleasantly surprises with notes of seeds and grains plus a bit of peppery baking spices mixed in to highlight the anise; a true delight. Awards: 2023 Best Absinthe $45 » Read Full Review $32 Averna Amaro Siciliano Liqueur An absolutely lovely marriage of a little bit bitter, a bit sweet; the higher sugar and approachable flavors of vanilla, orange, chocolate, and mint make this more approachable for people starting their Amaro journey. $32 » Read Full Review $33 Del Professore Vermouth Sweet Excellent balance of sweet and bitter with some vibrant fruit and floral notes; the pronounced orange note just screams to be used in a Negroni. $33 » Read Full Review $69 Grande Absente Absinthe Originale Holds the ABV very well and perfectly executes the flavor profile; a benchmark Absinthe for the back bar. $69 » Read Full Review $15 Best Buy Pennsylvania Dutch Peppermint Bark Cream Liqueur Smooth and minty and still refreshing despite the weighty mouth feel of the cream; this would make a killer spiked hot cocoa, so pour it in some warm chocolate and chill out by the fire you just chopped some logs for. $15 Best Buy » Read Full Review $16 Best Buy Pennsylvania Dutch Strawberries & Cream Liqueur A melted and mildly boozy strawberry milkshake that scratches that itch just right. $16 Best Buy » Read Full Review $19 Best Buy Drillaud Crème De Framboise Liqueur Would adore this in a Clover Club or other cocktail modifications but this is so tasty that you can sip it after dinner on its own or use it to top a dessert. $19 Best Buy » Read Full Review $27 Merlet Crème De Pêche de Vigne Liqueur Concentrated and decadent peach syrup that is delicious and incredibly well executed. $27 » Read Full Review $29 Mozart Dark Chocolate Liqueur Lovely sweet chocolate aromas on the nose and palate with just enough mild bitterness and earthiness to keep it all in balance. $29 » Read Full Review $30 BARENJAGER Honey Liqueur Smells and tastes incredibly natural and is just saturated with honey; exactly what it is, honey. $30 » Read Full Review $12 Best Buy Eis Minze Peppermint Schnapps Holds the ABV very well and balances rich peppermint flavor without becomingly cloyingly sweet; minty fresh. $12 Best Buy » Read Full Review $16 Best Buy Pennsylvania Dutch Salted Caramel Cream Liqueur A butterscotch, white chocolate, and salted caramel marvel. $16 Best Buy » Read Full Review $16 Best Buy Pennsylvania Dutch Chocolate Cream Liqueur Sweet, creamy buttered popcorn spiked with Milk Duds for movie night; yes please. $16 Best Buy » Read Full Review $29 A. De Fussigny Orange Cognac Liqueur There is a delightful interplay of orange zest and a subtle nuttiness of the Cognac that expresses itself like black tea. $29 » Read Full Review $29 Nixta Licor De Elote It compels you to sip more; if a huitlacoche x elote ice cream collab doesn't exist, it should. $29 » Read Full Review $34 Merlet Chevessac Blanc The perfect combination of wine and Cognac to enjoy on a warm September day as the leaves are just starting to change color. $34 » Read Full Review $35 Rivulet Artisan Pecan Liqueur How did they fit a whole pecan pie into a single shot? Never mind, don't care, it's delicious. $35 » Read Full Review $35 Sorel Artisanal Liqueur Would make a good substitute for a mulled wine on its own, or add to your preferred base wine or spirit of choice for a fun, warm holiday cocktail. $35 » Read Full Review $39 Liquore Strega Special Liqueur A curiously delicious Pastis; would make a fantastic Sazerac if you want to bump up the Absinthe-y qualities without overpowering your drink. $39 » Read Full Review $10 Best Buy Sheelin White Chocolate Cream Liqueur If you believe that white cake exists solely so that vanilla frosting can shine, rejoice. $10 Best Buy » Read Full Review $12 Best Buy REGENCY Amaretto Da Vinci Liqueur Like drinking a delicious almond cookie; a truly tasty Amaretto. $12 Best Buy » Read Full Review $13 Best Buy Caruva Horchata Cream Liqueur Rich and sweet yet approachable; intensely creamy with waves of vanilla and nice cinnamon flavor in the background. $13 Best Buy » Read Full Review $24 Best Buy Ramazzotti Sambuca Liqueur A sweet and approachable after dinner drink for lovers of anise; true to what it's supposed to be. $24 Best Buy » Read Full Review $32 Saliza Amaretto Veneziano Incredibly tasty almond with just a hint of spice and bitterness to balance the sweetness. $32 » Read Full Review $39 Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge Liqueur A go to modifier in cocktails, this is also a worthwhile stand alone sipper that really comes into its own on the palate. $39 » Read Full Review $14 Best Buy Merlet Crème De Melon Charentais Liqueur Boldly fruity and almost tropical with waves of sweetness; this should be fun to add into some Tiki cocktails. $14 Best Buy » Read Full Review $16 Best Buy Rinquinquin Peach Wine Specialty Aperitif A pleasing sipper that will shine in a spritz over ice; pair with a light salad. $16 Best Buy » Read Full Review $19 Best Buy Drillaud Elderflower Liqueur Interesting and complex as this is not just the floral and sweet elderflower Liqueur one expects, but seems to use the whole plant and include a unique herbaceous quality. $19 Best Buy » Read Full Review $27 Merlet Crème De Cassis de Saintonge Liqueur A pleasing array of sweet red and blackberries for dessert or a wonder in cocktail applications. $27 » Read Full Review $29 Mozart White Chocolate Cream Liqueur Whipped butter cream Liqueur that belongs as a pairing with your next cinnamon roll. $29 » Read Full Review $10 Best Buy Sheelin Irish Cream Liqueur Rich, sweet, and creamy; almost like drinking butter cream frosting with a whisper of Whiskey. $10 Best Buy » Read Full Review $12 Best Buy Makaio Coffee Liqueur Really rich, dark roasted flavors with plenty of sweetness on the palate. $12 Best Buy » Read Full Review $29 Mozart Chocolate Cream Liqueur Chocolate goodness that would be stellar in a boozy milkshake. $29 » Read Full Review $39 Pairidaeza Creme De Cacao Chocolate Liqueur Chocolate with a touch of mint and flowers; interesting depth and complexity of flavors. $39 » Read Full Review $18 Best Buy Kikisi Coffee Liqueur Coffee leads on the nose and palate but the added complexity comes from a sweet mole sauce quality that is quite nice. $18 Best Buy » Read Full Review $22 Ramazzotti Rosato Aperitivo Nice floral notes mingle with tropical red fruits; this will be lovely with a light spritz on a beach somewhere. $22 » Read Full Review $29 Merlet Lune D'Abricot Flavored Brandy Liqueur Sweet, fruity, and fun for some; mix in signature cocktails. $29 » Read Full Review $11 Best Buy Taste The Season Gingerbread Cream Liqueur Soft and Christmas-y; this would really set off a nog something fierce. $11 Best Buy » Read Full Review $28 Ramazzotti Bitter Amaro Belgian chocolate covered oranges made into liquid form. $28 » Read Full Review $29 Merlet Trois Citrus Liqueur A clean, vibrant, and flavorful orange and citrus Liqueur to use in all classic cocktail permutations. $29 » Read Full Review $90 Fassbind Vieux Kirsch Cherry Liqueur Dangerously sweet and approachable for 80 Proof with vibrant and delightful fruit that keeps you coming back for another sip. $90 » Read Full Review $65 Liquid Gold 2023 Kiwi Fruit Liqueur The dried apricot and honeysuckle notes will mix nicely in complex cocktails. $65 » Read Full Review $19 Barbayanni Ouzo Like drinking an anise shortbread cookie. $19 » Read Full Review $19 Lina’s Crema Di Limoncello Liqueur A nice treat after a big Italian meal. $19 » Read Full Review $36 Pairidaeza Creme De Violette Liqueur Use as a beautiful modifier in cocktails, but a little goes a long way. $36 » Read Full Review $17 Amarguinha Creamy Almond Liqueur Cherry and almond in a very creamy base. $17 » Read Full Review $34 Merlet C² Café Liqueur There's a savory and fruity dynamic here layered on dark roast coffee; quite intriguing. $34 » Read Full Review $19 Bardenay Cassis Fruit Liqueur A savory currant menagerie. $19 » Read Full Review $20 Nite Owl Coffee Liqueur An herbal example of a coffee Liqueur. $20 » Read Full Review Shortcut: https://www.tastings.com/Calendar-Spirits/Review-2023-09-02-Liqueurs.aspx