Griffo Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, yet nearly opaque, deep mahogany color. The nose is filled with the scents of roasted coffee beans and cocoa nibs with supporting notes of roasted nuts, cinnamon bark, and hints of brown sugar. The palate echoes the nose delivering a cold coffee-centric core with waves of chocolate. mocha, and dry brown baking spices. Medium-bodied with ideal balance being drier than most would expect of a Liqueur while being a bartender's dream as they can regulate the sugars. Smartly low in alcohol and sugar. $32 – 4.5 Stars
Greenbar Orange Liqueur
Brilliant, pale, burnt orange color. The aromatics are pure orange essence with tart orange zest equaled by candied orange peel and a dose of blood orange juice. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a silky, candied orange-focused center with orange sugar and trailing accents of orange zest. Medium-bodied and laser focused on the orange flavors. $24.99 – 4 Stars
Greenbar Ginger Liqueur
Brilliant, medium orange/gold color. The nose is filled with the scents of freshly grated ginger with a bit of honey, spicy ginger beer, and hints of black pepper and lemon zest. The palate is in full accord with the nose delivering a wonderfully spicy, fresh ginger core with waves of ginger syrup and lemon. Medium-bodied with ideally balanced with spicy and warm ginger flavors in abundance with just enough sugar to tame the heat. $24.99 – 4.5 Stars
Greenbar Hibiscus Liqueur
Brilliant, deep ruby red color. The nose is filled with the scents of flowering hibiscus with generous supporting notes of fresh cut herbs, jasmine, green tea, and citrus zest. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red berry-focused core with gorgeous sweet and tart accents of hibiscus, tamarind, and citrus. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced not being too sweet or tart with bright acidity present to keep it refreshing. $24.99 – 4.5 Stars
Bauchant Orange Liqueur
Brilliant, pale orange-tinged straw color. The nose is filled with the scents of burnt orange peel and Cognac with lovely Mandarin orange accents and a touch of honey. The palate is in full accord with the nose delivering a complex orange-driven core with expansive Cognac flavors, dry and bitter orange notes, and orange honey. Medium to full-bodied with incredible length and balance and as the sophisticated orange flavors evolve from start to finish. $25.99 – 4.5 Stars
Edinburgh Elderflower Liqueur
Brilliant, pale golden/orange color. The nose is filled with the scents of spring flowers with accents of ripe peach and apricot with hints of grapefruit zest and dragon fruit. The palate echoes the delivering an exotic tropical fruit-driven core with generous supporting notes of peach preserves, candied citrus zest, and ginger. Medium-bodied with a very lush, silky texture that will want to pair with fresh acid in your cocktails. $32.99 – 4 Stars
Tia Maria Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur
Brilliant, deep mahogany color. The aromatics are dominated by the scents of rich, dark roast coffee, with accents of chocolate, dark caramel, and vanilla. The palate is exactly as the nose suggests delivering a decadent, sweet coffee-driven core with supporting notes of cocoa nibs, semi bitter coffee beans, and hints of vanilla fudge. Medium-bodied with great length and the ideal alcohol impression. $27.99 – 4 Stars
Sorel Liqueur
Brilliant, opaque, deep ruby color. The nose is redolent of hot drinks served in European Christmas markets featuring scents of cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and bright red fruits derived from hibiscus with hints of ginger, pepper, and a complex herbal mélange. The palate echoes the nose delivering a vibrant yet generous red fruit and cinnamon-driven core with five spice and ginger candies. Medium-bodied and lively while wonderfully intense. $42 – 5 Stars
Edinburgh Rhubarb & Ginger Liqueur
Brilliant, faint salmon color. The aromatics are quite interesting with ripe red berries in the lead with juniper, pine, rhubarb, and roses in support. The palate is much sweeter than the nose would suggest delivering a sweet red berry core with spicy ginger and semi tart rhubarb accents. Full-bodied with Liqueur levels of sugar that offers enough spice to be a candidate for a contemporary cocktail. $32.99 – 3.5 Stars
Disaronno Velvet Liqueur
Creamy, opaque alabaster appearance. The nose is largely reminiscent of classic Amaretto with pretty floral scents with candied almonds, apricot stone, and vanilla. The palate echoes the nose delivering a rich, chocolate and fruit-driven core with waves of vanilla cream and chocolate covered cherries. Medium-bodied and very silky being quite viscous and long lingering on the palate. $34.99 – 3.5 Stars