Liquers

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Cocchi Americano is an aromatized wine created in 1891 by Giulio Cocchi, and since then produced without interruption according to the original recipe. The name "Americano" is both due to the alcohol made bitter ("amaricato") by the addition of herbs and spices, and to the American habit of drinking vermouth with ice and soda.

In Cocchi Americano Rosa, the Brachetto d'Acqui wine base provides the white rose and rich berry notes typical of the famous sparkling wine of the same variety, while the addition of rose and ginger to the traditional bitter base provides a rounder profile. Just add club soda or sparkling wine, or add a splash to a Paloma.

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A unique and unmistakable recipe has characterized Campari, the aperitif par excellence, for over 150 years.

The inimitable Campari recipe, used as the basis of many cocktails served worldwide, has been kept the same since its inception and remained a closely guarded secret, passed down over the years.

Campari was the result of Gaspare Campari’s experiments in concocting new beverages. It is still produced today with the same ingredients and following the confidential recipe which remains a secret known only to the very few people in charge of the production process.

Campari is an alcoholic spirit obtained from the infusion of bitter herbs, aromatic plants and fruit in alcohol and water. Many have tried to guess the number of ingredients: some say there are 20 or 60, but others list the ingredients at 80. To this day, alcohol and water are the only known ingredients of its special and secret recipe. Its vibrant red color, intense aroma and distinctive bitter taste make it extremely versatile, and the perfect base for some of the most famous cocktails around the world. 

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The name says it all: Aperol is the perfect aperitif. Bright orange in color, it has a unique taste, thanks to the secret recipe, which has never been changed, with infusions of selected ingredients including bitter and sweet oranges and many other herbs and roots in perfect proportions. 

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Wine Enthusiast 95 Points | Sophisticated and delightful aromas of tangerine and rhubarb. The palate entry is delightfully citrusy and sweet; the midpalate phase offers just enough herbal bitterness to balance. Ends up refreshing, orangey sweet and delectably herbal. This deserves to become a popular pre-dinner quaff.

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Vibrant, tangy Bitters made from organic Arneis grapes in Italy. A litre bottle to boot
Thirteen herbs and spices have gone into Dave Fletcher's wonderful Acobia Bitter Vino, which is two more than the Colonel managed for KFC's secret recipe.

Certified organic Arneis was the base for the alcohol into which the herbs were infused. It's full of citrus, cherry cola, and a myriad of other flavours. It has great length and vibrancy, with a full-bodied feel.

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One of life's most pleasurable indulgences, Baileys Original Irish Cream is the sweetest meeting of fine Irish whiskey and spirits, Irish dairy cream, and rich chocolate and vanilla flavors. The result? Complete deliciousness. Drink neat over ice, shake into cocktails, drizzle over ice-cream, bake a Baileys-tastic cake – perhaps even share it if you have to – Baileys Original Irish Cream equals pure, unadulterated pleasure. Go on, you know you want to!

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Wine Enthusiast 91 Points | Sip or mix this deep brown liqueur. The scent is sweet and coffee-like, interwoven with hints of dark chocolate and blackberry. The palate surprises with a distinct, assertive anise twang. Finishes long, with anise, espresso and dark chocolate.

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True Italian espresso liqueur made with two types of espresso beans: Robusta from Kenya and Arabica from Columbia for an invigorating bold flavor. Producer Description.

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PAMA is made with all-natural pomegranate juice, premium vodka and a touch of imported tequila. Bottled at 34 proof, PAMA is highly mixable in a range of cocktails such as PAMA and Champagne, PAMA Cosmo and the PAMA Mojito. PAMA’s versatility gives you endless PAMAbilites.

No fruit compares to the pomegranate. The deep crimson color; the dense pulpy flesh; the rich red juice; even the time of year when it ripens – all of these singular characteristics, along with the tales of mystery and romance woven around it, make the pomegranate rare and unequalled.

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The essence of this liqueur is the Curaçao or Lahara fruit, famous for being inedibly bitter. Luckily, it is also incredibly useful in creating a distinctive liqueur. Having covered the 'Curaçao', what about the 'blue'? Honestly, blue made this liqueur famous, but doesn't do anything for the taste. For all we care, this might as well have been Clear Curaçao – no one would taste the difference. 

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Patrón Citrónge is a premium reserve, extra fine orange liqueur. Made in Jalisco, Mexico the all-natural Patrón Citrónge delivers a sweet and smooth fresh orange taste that is excellent straight or to enhance a premium cocktail.

It also adds a unique flavor to gourmet recipes. Patrón Citrónge and Patrón Tequila make the finest, most authentic, smooth and delicious Margaritas. 

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90-95 points Wine Enthusiast | The first aromatic blast is seductively anise-like, then it mellows, turning softer, more herbal, and plumper. At palate entry the intensely bitter taste of anise both enlivens and cleanses the palate; at midpalate the pleasant sting of alcohol and the zest of rooty/woodsy botanicals make for memorable imbibing. Finishes elegant and smooth.

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Paul Ricard developed Ricard in 1932 in Marseille, France. Ricards's secret recipe, unaltered since its creation, is composed of select herbs and spices found in the Mediterranean and the Orient, including Chinese star anise, Syrian licorice, and aromatic herbs from Provence. 

The licorice underscores and rounds out the flavor of the star anise, giving Ricard its distinctive yellow color. On the palate, the clear, penetrating purity of aniseed reveals a refreshing sensation, followed by aromatic finishing notes of fruit, flowers and spices. Producer Description.

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Deep purple color. Frank and powerful olfactory attack. Impressions of puree of fresh fruit and jam. Round and pleasant mouth bring by the freshness of the fruit.Aromatic power of the blackberry. Bitterness of seeds at the end. 

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Rich, coppery with golden highlights. Herbal and spicy fragrance. Citrus hints of tangerine zest with subtle notes of pine. A silky and rich palate with light honey and citrus notes with soft almonds. 

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Much more than an aniseed beverage, Henri Bardouin Pastis is a masterpiece of balance where each ingredient occupies its rightful place. It deploys a symphony of flavours and aromas that meet, merge, and reveal themselves for a unique sensory dialogue between people, a terroir, and the history of Haute Provence.

It is a symphony, whose score is a secret jealously guarded by Distilleries et Domaines de Provence. 

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Wine Enthusiast 93 Points | Grand Marnier-or "GrandMa," as some cocktail geeks gleefully shorthand it-remains one of the classics. Although it's Cognac-based, it's a versatile match for other spirits, too. The liqueur is extremely aromatic, with lots of sweet and bitter orange notes exploding out of the glass. Look for a warm, honeyed flavor and a nice burst of orange peel and spicy cinnamon and ginger on the long finish.

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Bright topaz colour with gold and amber tints. Complex nose of orange flowers, combined with scents of candied zests and toffee. Bitter orange flavours that the cognac enhances with nuances of orange marmalade and hazelnuts. The finish is long and harmonious. Producer Description.

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A unique and unmistakable recipe has characterized Campari, the aperitif par excellence, for over 150 years.The inimitable Campari recipe, used as the basis of many cocktails served worldwide, has been kept the same since its inception and remained a closely guarded secret, passed down over the years.Campari was the result of Gaspare Campari’s experiments in concocting new beverages. 

It is still produced today with the same ingredients and following the confidential recipe which remains a secret known only to the very few people in charge of the production process.

Campari is the result of the infusion of herbs, aromatic plants and fruit in alcohol and water; these last two being the recipe‟s only known ingredients. Many have guessed simply at the number of ingredients: some say there are 20 or 60, but others list the ingredients at 80.

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Cynar is an artichoke based bittersweet liqueur known for its versatility and distinctive flavor; its taste is enriched by an infusion of 13 herbs and plants. The name of the drink derives from Cynar scolymus, the botanical name for artichoke, as artichoke leaves lend the distinctive flavor.

The secret recipe, which has remained the same since its creation, is based on some of the natural substances found in the artichokes, including ‘cynarine’.

Cynar’s unique bitter and herbal taste can be enjoyed on the rocks, with soda or in any number of complex cocktails crafted by mixologists around the world. Producer Description.

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Wine Enthusiast 93 Points | Grand Marnier-or "GrandMa," as some cocktail geeks gleefully shorthand it-remains one of the classics. Although it's Cognac-based, it's a versatile match for other spirits, too. The liqueur is extremely aromatic, with lots of sweet and bitter orange notes exploding out of the glass. Look for a warm, honeyed flavor and a nice burst of orange peel and spicy cinnamon and ginger on the long finish. 

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Bright topaz colour with gold and amber tints. Complex nose of orange flowers, combined with scents of candied zests and toffee. Bitter orange flavours that the cognac enhances with nuances of orange marmalade and hazelnuts. The finish is long and harmonious. 

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Hiram Walker Anisette's sweet licorice flavor comes from carefully selected, imported aniseed. 

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Created in 1880 by founder Louis-Alexandre Marnier Lapostolle, Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge is a premium blend of cognacs with wild tropical oranges from the Caribbean. 

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95 Points Tasting Panel | On the heels of intense aromas of marzipan and honeyed peach follows one of the silkiest mouthfeels imaginable, with a weighty caress of cocoa and almond on the palate that lingers until the next sip.

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The velvety smooth taste and unmistakable aroma gave Disaronno the reputation of the world’s favorite Italian liqueur, which is stated proudly on its label. 

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Bright topaz colour with gold and amber tints. Complex nose of orange flowers, combined with scents of candied zests and toffee. Bitter orange flavours that the cognac enhances with nuances of orange marmalade and hazelnuts. The finish is long and harmonious. 

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Wine Enthusiast 93 Points | Grand Marnier-or "GrandMa," as some cocktail geeks gleefully shorthand it-remains one of the classics. Although it's Cognac-based, it's a versatile match for other spirits, too. The liqueur is extremely aromatic, with lots of sweet and bitter orange notes exploding out of the glass. Look for a warm, honeyed flavor and a nice burst of orange peel and spicy cinnamon and ginger on the long finish. 

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Tia Maria is a sweet liqueur with a strong coffee character and a complex aromatic structure.

By using cold brew extraction, we can always ensure that our coffee liqueur has a distinct taste thanks to three significant elements: coffee 100% arabica provides the distinctive roasted, full-bodied rich taste, vanilla responsible for the soft and velvety back notes and Jamaican Rum that gives Tia Maria is body, depth and structure.

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Drambuie is a whisky liqueur. A blend of aged Scotch whisky, spices, herbs and heather honey. Its origins can be traced to a secret recipe created for Bonnie Prince Charlie by his Royal Apothecary in the 18th Century. 

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Frangelico is a delicious hazelnut liqueur distilled from hazelnuts grown in Piedmont, Italy and blended with coffee, cocoa, and vanilla extracts. Frangelico is surprisingly light and extremely versatile, Ideal consumed on the rocks, as a shot, in your coffee, or an espresso martini. 

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Wine Enthusiast: 96-100 Points | A blend of original Benedictine and Cognac. Smells assertively of herbs, honey, quinine and baking spices with added aromas of black tea and tobacco. Entry tastes of tea, sage, fennel and a touch of quinine; the Cognac emerges at midpalate, lending a layer of elegance and genuine distillate presence. Finishes like a champion, long, semisweet, intensely herbal, mildly spicy and satiny. 

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B&B Liqueur is comprised of two parts - subtle, spiced Benedictine Liqueur and fine French cognac. It's a balance of flavors in a pour that tastes smooth yet finishes bold. The rich, noble notes of B&B are perfectly enjoyed neat in a snifter, yet are equally appealing in a fine selection of cocktails.

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Wine Enthusiast 92 Points | A sophisticated orange pulp bouquet which after aeration turns much more dry peel-like. The palate entry is intensely orange peel-like yet more sweet than bittersweet; the midpalate stage is deeply orangey, sweet and sublimely juicy. Finishes ideally citrusy/tart/astringent, then turns lithe and sweet. The benchmark for all orange flavored liqueurs/triple secs. State of the art.