Barrow’s Intense Ginger Liqueur
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, crystal clear. The nose reveals vibrant ginger aromas married with brown sugar with hints of citrus. Its aromatics profile is a dead-ringer for my homemade ginger syrup. The palate is in full accord with the nose with a rich, silky entry that soon gives way to flavors of freshly grated ginger. The finish builds in peppery intensity and lingers on for minutes. The Barrow's Intense is truly intense with a fresh and assertive ginger note that delivers the flavors and power that ginger lovers desire. $31 – 4 Stars
Molinari Caffè Liqueur
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, dark mahogany being nearly opaque. The nose offers the aromas of freshly roasted beans rather than brewed coffee with accents of cocoa bean, anise, nutmeg, and a hint of vanilla. The palate is reflective of the nose delivering a complex mélange of coffee bean notes that opens sweet and becomes increasingly dry offering crushed bean notes on the finish. This coffee based liqueur is bold and assertive but it's also quite vibrant and fresh inviting sip after sip. $25.99 – 4.5 Stars
Molinari Extra Sambuca
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, crystal clear. Pure, fresh anise seeds dominate the aromatics but there are many, subtle underlying notes that emerge such as kaffir lime leaf, fenugreek, and green peppercorns. The palate confirms the nose delivering a pure and potent anise focused blast of flavor with just enough sugar to tame the fiery spice notes. While this great liqueur is slightly over-proof you never feel any of the alcohol heat. It's beautifully intense in the nose and on the palate as it somehow manages to be refreshing and vibrant despite its richness. $25.99 – 5 Stars
St. Elder Natural Elderflower Liqueur
Brilliant, crystal clear. As you would imagine the nose is quite floral with scents of wild spring flowers in the lead supported by ripe green melon, white grapes, mango, kiwi, and star fruit with a dose of tangerine zest. The palate is in full accord with the nose offering up waves of white peach with loads of floral and tropical fruit notes flanked by a crisp dose of acidity and subtle citrus zest note. Rich but very vibrant with fresh acidity framing the bright, fruit-driven core. Ideally balanced with a bright, almost airy finish. $19.99 – 4.5 Stars
Kringle Cream Liqueur
Thick, creamy alabaster with evident viscosity as the creamy liqueur clings to the glass for minutes. The nose is rich while subtle with an alluring butterscotch aromas with hints of almond butter and vanilla. The palate delivers on the promise of the nose offering waves of silky cream with dense stewed fruits, vanilla, hazelnut, and butterscotch with hints of sassafras and allspice. A lovely cream liqueur worthy of a place at your table and at your bar. $19.99 – 4 Stars
1921 Crema de Tequila Liqueur
This liqueur has the appearance of a cream with a touch of mocha being quite viscous and clinging to the glass. The aromatics are surprisingly complex and alluring offering scents of cafe au lait, mocha, brown butter, toasted walnut, nougat, cocoa, cinnamon bark, and subtle hints of citrus. The palate is perfectly aligned with the nose filling the mouth with silky cream while maintaining ideal balance. This pleasing liqueur has just the right touch of sweetness with a soft coffee bean astringency that gives it dimension and vibrancy. The Tequila notes are very subtle but present. This is one cream liqueur that is hard to put down and easy to love. $29.99 – 4 Stars
Given Liqueur
Brilliant golden/green color. The nose is oh-so intriguing with sweet and tart lime notes in the lead supported by a melange of exotic fruits akin to walking through a Singapore open air market. The first sip reveals a surprisingly tart and complex spirit that evolves into a multilayered liqueur with bright citrus notes and waves of tropical fruits framed in a generous portion of vibrant citrus acid. Medium-bodied and smi-viscous. $33 – 4 Stars
Avion Espresso Liqueur
Deep, dark black coffee color being completely opaque. The nose is unmistakably filled with Italian espresso with supporting notes of Mexican dark chocolate, vanilla bean, and a hint of pepper. The palate is richer and sweeter than the nose would suggest with Avion’s signature acidity to keep it fresh and vibrant - no small feat for a liqueur. While certainly sweet it is remarkable to experience the balance of roasted dry coffee beans and pepper punctuating the lush and generous core. $24.99 – 4 Stars
Grand Marnier Raspberry Peach Liqueur
Crystal clear with a beautiful and nearly indescribable color being part peach, gold, pale ruby, and copper. The aromatics are dominated by peach and citrus with a good deal of zest and a touch of pith while on whole being quite delicate. The palate is more assertive with sweet raspberry notes coming to the fore flanked by orange zest and peach concentrate. At the heart of this liqueur is GM’s ideal marriage of orange and Cognac. This is a wonderful addition to the portfolio and a new clever tool for bartenders. $39.99 – 4 Stars
Grand Marnier Cuvée 1880 Liqueur
Beautiful deep bronze to amber color. Initially the aromatics cause a deep pause. The nose is clearly dominated by old and luxurious Cognac with the heart of your favorite XO. Supporting notes of orange essence are present and grow in the glass with continued aeration. The palate fully delivers on the promise of the nose offering layer upon layer of rich, sweet Cognac with notes of orange laced vanilla fudge, hints of marzipan, allspice, nutmeg, candied ginger, and tangerine. This is a seriously good liqueur with a judicious dose of sugar and superb balance. Full-bodied and luxurious and it's size and heft. A luxury product that sadly few will experience but it’s worthy of seeking out an outlet that offers this beauty in a glass. $350 – 4 Stars
