Black Irish — Irish Cream
Dense and viscous, mocha cream color. The nose is subtle while the scents of Whiskey are certainly wafting upwards supported by notes of milk chocolate, mocha, and roasted hazelnuts. The palate echoes the nose delivering a lush and creamy core with flanking notes of shaved chocolate, marzipan, double cream, vanilla, and Irish Whiskey. Rich and generous without being cloying with perfect balance that begs for the next sip. A dessert in a glass. $29 – 4.5 Stars
Nooku Bourbon Cream Liqueur
Thick, tan and creamy. The aromatics are subtle while the scent of Bourbon surely shines through with supporting notes of vanilla cream and roasted nuts. The palate is in agreement with the nose delivering a creamy Bourbon and caramel-focused core with accents of toffee and mocha fudge. Medium-bodied with incredible viscosity coating every corner of your mouth while maintaining an ideal balance. $36.99 – 4 Stars
Francescano Natura Assisi White Chocolate Cream Liqueur
Brilliant, crystal clear. The nose is rather subtle, like white chocolate, with scents of vanilla cream with accents of roasted cocoa nibs. The palate perfectly mirrors the nose delivering a rich vanilla and chocolate cream that starts sweet and builds in cocoa intensity that becomes subtly drier. Medium-bodied with incredible viscosity coating every corner of your mouth. $21.99 – 4.5 Stars
LS Cream Liqueur
Opaque, viscous, sand dollar cream color. The aromatics are wonderfully seductive with scents of cinnamon and nutmeg being redolent of a freshly baked snickerdoodle cookies with hints of rich cream and toasted coconut. The palate echoes the nose delivering a silky creamy core with subtle spice accents that build on the nose with a touch of cinnamon heat married with vanilla bean. Medium-bodied with a lush, velvety center with intriguing spice notes and an ideal balance. $27 – 4.5 Stars
Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur
Cloudy (like fruit juice) and viscous with a bright, golden to burnt orange hue. The nose is very expressive offering scents of ripe tropical fruits with a passion fruit focus but also redolent of sweet mango and star fruit. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a rich and wonderfully complex explosion of real passion fruit flavor including a pronounced tart accents that act as the perfect foil to the sweet core. Medium to full-bodied with a perfect balance thanks to its generous natural acidity. A great product and our Liqueur of the Year at BevX. $32.99 – 5 Stars
Baileys Apple Pie Irish Cream
Milky, tan mocha color. The nose is subtle but inviting with classic Baileys with lovely milk chocolate and vanilla, punctuated with sweet baked apple accents. The palate reveals a more assertive apple note along with generous apple pie spices on a viscous, creamy backdrop. Medium-bodied with great length and a super, silky smooth texture. This is a seasonal offering from Baileys so get it while it's here. $24.99 – 4 Stars
Varnelli L'Anice Secco Speciale Liqueur
Brilliant, crystal clear — until water or ice is added then it becomes milky in appearance. The nose is wonderfully expressive offering bright scents of anise supported by crisp notes of fresh fennel and wild flowers with earthy cumin and hints of dill seed. The palate echoes the nose delivering intense anise flavors with a dry mineral edge and complex spice and herbal accents that persist on the long finish. Full-bodied with perfectly balanced flavors and just enough sweetness to carry the flavors forward. An absolute classic. $44.99 – 5 Stars
Bresca Dorada Mirto di Sardegna Liqueur
Deep mocha color with obvious viscosity. The nose is filled with the scents of ripe myrtle berries (mirto) with its wild mint accents, pine, herbal notes redolent of amaro with rosemary, honey, and hints of black licorice. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a beautifully complex berry-driven core with layers of evergreen brush, juniper, honey, and amaro. Full-bodied with perfect balance and incredibly long and lingering flavors. $47 – 5 Stars
Grinta Amaro di Erbe
Brilliant, deep emerald green color. The aromatics are quite assertive, offering lovely scents of fresh peppermint, eucalyptus, and chamomile, with supporting notes of rhubarb, bitter root, and wild flowers. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering silky, semisweet herbal core redolent of green Chartreuse meeting a fragrant Gin in all its glory. Medium to full-bodied with incredible complexity, length, and balance. $39 – 4 Stars
Rossi d'Angera Spitz Genziana Liqueur
Brilliant, deep golden amber color. The nose is wonderfully floral with sweet herbs, earth, complex citrus accents ranging from orange peel, grapefruit, lemon, and lime. The palate echoes the nose delivering a more bitter than sweet herbal core with waves of citrus and earthy root notes that build on the long finish. Medium-bodied with amazingly complex aromatics and flavors punctuated but a generous dose of natural acidity making it an ideal aperitif. Beautifully expressive while being drier than its French counterparts. $29.99 – 4.5 Stars
