Vespertino Tequila Cream Liqueur
The Data
Category Liqueur
Sub-Category Liqueur
Origin
Retail Price $21.99
ABV 30%
Score 4.5 Stars/Exceptional! +
In the Glass
Appearance
Milky, mocha/almond color.
Aromatics
The aromatics are wonderfully seductive with scents of cinnamon, caramel, freshly grated brown sugar, and vanilla with hints of milk chocolate, cream, and subtle fruity Tequila accents.
Flavor
The palate echoes the nose delivering a silky creamy core with an explosion of chocolate supported by brown baking spices, rich cream, and vanilla bean.
Intensity & Texture
Medium-bodied with a lush, velvety center with intriguing spice notes and a pleasing balance.
Cool Factor
Cream Liqueurs are hardly new and we have sampled our share of Tequila Creams without ever encountering one with this charm and complexity.
Value Grade
Selling at just above $20 a bottle this lovely cream Liqueur offers tremendous value for money.
Analysis
Vespertino is a new star in the cream Liqueur category. The Silver Tequila base is the ideal canvas for the alluring and complex flavors of fresh cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, cocoa, and vanilla. The name Vespertino means evening in Spanish and the flavors echoes that meaning with its suggestion of rich desserts offered south of the border. Vespertino launched in February 2017 and has rapidly become available in over a dozen states with many more coming soon.
How to Enjoy
Serve chilled after dinner. Vespertino needs nothing but a glass but it does work beautifully in a wide range of cocktails ranging from iced to hot.