Pears are awesome, but it's hard to find them when they're ripe. What's the solution to getting your fill of pear flavours? Why, it's Kruskovac, of course! A Croatian pear liqueur that is often drank alongside desserts.
Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto is a blend of bergamot peel, Cedro lemons, chamomile, lavender, gentian, yellow roses and Melissa balm. An aromatic and lightly spicy liqueur which balances honeyed sweetness with rooty bitterness.
Roots Kanela Liqueur is a blend of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and citrus. The brand may be new, but Kanela isn't – first being seen in Greece in the 15th century.
Maraska Maraschino is made in Zadar, Croatia. This slightly sweet cherry-flavoured liqueur is an essential ingredient in a classic Aviation or Martinez cocktail.
Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao is an outstanding orange liqueur, a re-creation of a lost style of Curacao prevalant in the 19th century using the original lahara oranges. Carefully crafted by the experts at Cognac Ferrand, this unique elixir is a blend of Pierre Ferrand Cognac, un-aged French brandy, lightly toasted sugar cane, dried peel of Curacao bitter oranges, sweet oranges and lemons, with a touch of grilled almonds and prunes. The ultimate choice of dry curacao for cosmopolitans, mai tais and margaritas . Gerry's thinks it is simply the best Curacao on the market.
Wonderfully rich and creamy like Baileys Original, but with sumptuous layers of flavour. Dark Belgian chocolate, Irish whiskey, cream and Madagascan vanilla combine in a luxurious and velvety experience. Pour into a stemmed glass filled with ice, or try poured over vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert.
The unique recipe with an ABV of 24% includes many extracts and
infusions of Mediterranean citrus: oranges, bergamots, bitter oranges,
chinotto, tangerines and grapefruits. This fresh blend of citrus fruits
makes our Galliano L’Aperitivo stand out.
The recipe also includes a subtle addition of the heart of Galliano
L’Autentico, (the original botanical liqueur with over 30 herbs and
spices) including Mediterranean Anise, Juniper, Cardamom, Sandal Wood,
Sage, Lavender, Peppermint, Cinnamon and Vanilla.
A triple sec from Combier, who claim that Jean-Baptiste Combier invented the orange liqueur sometime between 1834 and 1848 at their distillery in Saumur. Debated though that is, this is one of the originals, with a a bright citrus flavour.
RinQuinQuin à la Pêche is made using three different types of peach - Cardinale, Coronet and Junegold. As if this wasn't enough peach for you, they also used the leaves from peach trees, harvests just before autumn. The leaves and peaches are all macerated separately in alcohol and white wine. Afterwards, the liquid is added to the white wine, while the solids left over are distilled and added to the mix.
Perfect for a summer aperitif, RinQuinQuin à la Pêche goes well with tonic water or served long and over ice.
The term RinQuinQuin was originally a generic word. In the Provencal language it means invigorating drink (from the verb requinquilhar : to cheer up).
Roots Diktamo Liqueur is a deep brown in colour and rich in a huge range of aromatic and botanical flavours. The aroma is rich in peat and herbal freshness with a flavour which is complex and multi-layered with a little fruitiness and a wonderfully velvety texture. Using an aromatic plant which was known for its medicinal and aphrodisiacal qualities in ancient times, Roots Herb Spirit Liqueur is certainly a drink that deserves at least one taste.
A delicious Italian limoncello from Evangelista – a family owned company founded by Mayor Antonio Evangelista in 1907 in the Chieti region of central Italy, a particularly cold mountainous area.
Xante is an unusual liqueur, the ingredients and even a full description of the flavour of which are kept under wraps by its makers. A truly mysterious liqueur with hints of pear as well as liquorice and intense cognac notes. The ripeness of the pears is apparent from the first sip and this combines beautifully with the fine cognac notes and delivers a flavour which is enjoyably sweet but with that refreshing pear tang present throughout.
Recognisable from its red and yellow bottle and a Christmas favourite, there’s nothing to say you can’t enjoy Warninks Advocaat throughout the year. Just four ingredients deliver the unique and popular flavour: brandy, vanilla, sugar and egg yolks. The flavour is rich like vanilla custard and thick and syrupy in texture, with that bite of brandy providing a warm and satisfying kick. Essential for your festive snowball but enjoyable at any time of the year.
Velvet Falernum is a low alcohol and lightly sweet triple sec style liqueur. Produced in Barbados the liqueur is flavoured with aromatic clove, almonds and fresh lime. The sugar cane based is wonderfully sweet and helps the other flavours blend beautifully – the unique part of this flavour is definitely delivered by the lime and sugar combination which zings and the botanical warmth of the cloves adds a further dimension to the drink.
Based on a recipe that dates back to the 15th century, Tuaca is a brandy-based liqueur which brings together a number of brandies, a secret blend of fruits and spices and just a little sugar to blend it all together in harmony. On the nose is a spicy citrus tang which entices you to drink and when you do you’ll enjoy a surprisingly light and oily mouthfeel, sweet with a little dry spiciness and cinnamon, nutmeg and bitter orange leading the taste profile. It settles into a mellower, sweeter warmth, just the ticket after a filling meal.
A drink used to life in Jamaican Country Clubs, Tia Maria marries sweet cane sugar with intense coffee to create an enticing and tantalising coffee liqueur that has become world renowned. There’s a bitter burnt edge to its flavour which mellows as you drink, with dark chocolate notes marrying sweetly with the intense coffee hit. Warm spices and hints at pepper give the drink a deeper intensity and its low ABV makes it a wonderful aperitif, perfect for deepening the flavour of your after dinner coffee or simply over ice as an evening treat.
A premium Amaretto which doesn’t disappoint, Saliza Amaretto manages to balance a light body with an intense flavour. It’s rich with sweet marzipan and uses refined almond distillate to create its exceptional flavour. The nose is rich with those almonds alongside toffee and zesty orange peel and on the palate it really is the fresh flavour of almonds that sings, with the sweet marzipan rounding the flavour beautifully.
The Deep South is calling you with their signature drink. Vibrant, warm and completely epitomising its home town, Southern Comfort is fine blended spirit which works wonderfully in many cocktails or simply with ice. Smoothening out Kentucky and Tennessee whiskies, the story goes that New Orleans bartender Martin Wilkes Heron came up with Southern Comfort as a smooth alternative. A Mardi Gras essential its flavour includes welcome notes of cinnamon, smooth vanilla, cherry and natural honey. The combination is a huge hit and a versatile addition to your drinks collection.
Evangelista's ratafia is a mix of three-year-old Montepulciano d'Abruzzo wine with black cherries, sweet almonds and other spices, producing a fantastic punch base as well as a drink that's great to sip over ice.
The smooth and light flavour of St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur has kept it popular for many years and has guaranteed that it’s known as one of the finest and first elderflower liqueurs out there. Its aroma is lightly floral, with elderflower and a little sweetness coming through and then on tasting you’ll enjoy a pungent elderflower hit that mellows and is supported by just the right amount of sweetness. Surprisingly flavoursome considering it’s only got one key ingredient – a real triumph.
Passoa is an exotic liqueur which shows off the exuberance and vibrancy of the passion fruit. It’s popular all over the world with Puerto Rico rating it as its number one liqueur. Its aroma is fresh and fragrant, passion fruit comes through but also boiled sweets and zesty grapefruit. On tasting you’ll enjoy a light syrup mouthfeel and passion fruit at the forefront with cooked grapefruit and a little cherry coming through too. Truly exotic and wonderful on ice.
Pama Pomegranate is a deep crimson red liqueur which takes the sweet and distinctive flavour of pomegranate as its core. Made from all natural pomegranates from California, Pama Pomegranate is a natural companion to many other drinks including champagne and your finest sparkling wines, its tartness blending beautifully. The true beauty of Pama Pomegranate genuinely is how well it mixes, whether that’s with a soft drink or into a cocktail.
The softer cousin of deep, Mozart Dark, Mozart White lets the sweet intensity of Madagascan vanilla take centre stage. Delicious notes of caramel marry with the aromatic vanilla bean and the fresh cream brings out the recognisable flavour of white chocolate. Sweeter and mellower than others in the Mozart range, this sugary liqueur is wonderful for pouring over desserts and adding a final flourish to a creamy cocktail.
All you need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt and Mozart Gold Chocolate Liqueur could be that little bit of chocolate you’ve been lusting after. Silky smooth milk chocolate cream is the driving force behind this sweet liqueur and notes of fresh Madagascan vanilla add a depth to its character but it’s a drink that definitely appeals to those with a sweeter tooth. Rich and decadent, Mozart Gold is a truly sterling liqueur.
The darkest of all Mozart liqueurs, Mozart Black offers the strong flavour of deep, dark chocolate. Sugar cane spirit and chocolate macerate containing 87% pure cocoa deliver a rich, bitter chocolate flavour which is complimented by notes of real Bourbon vanilla from Madagascar and caramel. The darkness of the chocolate has a smoky edge and is perfect for those creamier cocktails and dessert drinks. Though the darkest of dark chocolates isn’t for everyone, this Mozart Liqueur certainly gets the most from such an intense flavour.
First produced in 1945, Molinari Extra White is one of Italy’s most famous and most celebrated liqueurs, full-bodied, rich and delightfully sharp on the palate. The best-selling liqueur in the whole of Italy and one of the world’s favourite Sambucas, Molinari Extra White is intensely flavoured with anise and with each sip you can truly taste the quality and craftsmanship in the drink’s production. Enjoy a great show when it’s set aflame.
Midori is one of the world’s most popular melon liqueurs and it’s easy to see why, it has a light and bright flavour, fresh and fragrant and lets its star ingredient, the sweet, fresh melon take centre stage. It’s a wonderful addition to any number of cocktails or simply sipped with lemonade. Its green hues attract attention and it can add that exotic kick your favourite long drink was looking for.
Mandarine Napoleon has been around since 1892 and it’s clear it’s bright, vibrant flavour is what’s kept it in people’s hearts. The freshest mandarins from the island of Sicily are used to create the distinctive flavour this drink is known for and triple distillation ensures an intense mandarin freshness comes through clearly. Spices including sweet cinnamon, liquorice and cloves are added in to ensure the mandarin flavours come through strongly and sugar too is popped in to give it a sweeter kick. Enjoy over crushed ice.
Nothing says Caribbean quite like the sweet taste of the coconut and with Malibu not only do you get that, you also get the sweet, heady taste of premium white rum. The coconut flavour is strong and the lightness of the rum allows for a welcome smoothness. The coconut notes blend wonderfully with a sweet molasses flavour which delivers an almost dairy-like flavour, inviting and essential for the most exotic Caribbean cocktails.
