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Best liqueur
Mr Blacks Double Cacao Whisky & Coffee Liqueur
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Best liqueur
Mr Blacks Double Cacao Whisky & Coffee Liqueur
To create this deep, dark after-dinner liqueur, Mr Black takes its signature cold brew and ‘rests’ it on fruity Tanzanian cacao nibs. So far, so good.
This concoction is then blended with Starward’s smokey, peated Melbourne-made whisky, to create a complex liqueur that’s just as at home over ice, as it is in coffee-based cocktails.
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Best for winter negronis
Reverend Hubert Winter Gin Liqueur
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Best for winter negronis
Reverend Hubert Winter Gin Liqueur
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We love a negroni as much as the next person, and this is the ideal liqueur to take our go-to serve to the next level. As festive as a mince pie, there’s a strong juniper base here, with notes of cinnamon and citrus peel.
Just follow the trusted 1:1:1 ratio of vermouth, Campari and this gin liqueur, and you’ve got yourself a winter negroni in seconds.
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Best cognac liqueur
Grand Marnier Cuvée Louis Alexandre Liqueur
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Best cognac liqueur
Grand Marnier Cuvée Louis Alexandre Liqueur
A reincarnation of Cuvée Louis Alexandre, this is a blend of VSOP cognac and bitter orange liqueur, which gives this French digestif an unmistakably Christmassy feel.
Made for short, powerful cocktails, we’re big fans of the woody base, sharp freshness (that reminds us of biting into a clementine) and herbal finish. Try adding a splash to mulled wine and thank us later.
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Best almond liqueur
Adriatico Amaretto Bianco Liqueur
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Best almond liqueur
Adriatico Amaretto Bianco Liqueur
Not that we’d suggest pouring over your granola, but Adriatico’s vegan liqueur tastes uncannily like boozy milk. It’s made from crushed almonds, so it’s not as heavy as your traditional cream-based liqueur, and the Italian amaretto base delivers an additional layer of marzipan that wouldn’t go amiss in a cappuccino.
It’s also vegan-friendly and lactose-free.
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Best Finnish liqueur
Kyrö Dairy Cream Liqueur
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Best Finnish liqueur
Kyrö Dairy Cream Liqueur
We would never turn down a glass of Kyrö’s single-batch, spicy rye whisky after dinner. And if the brand wants to add a dash of local milk and cream to proceedings, who are we to say no?
Through some sort of alchemy, this cream liqueur is also lactose- and gluten-free. No, we don’t understand either, but we can vouch for the award-winning milk punch flavour, and frankly, what else matters? Boozy milkshakes all round.
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Best English whisky liqueur
Cotswolds Cream Liqueur
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Best English whisky liqueur
Cotswolds Cream Liqueur
Sometimes only a proper cream liqueur will hit the spot, and for those times the Cotswolds Distillery delivers. The English whisky base absolutely shines through the light touch of Irish cream, tasting just like Werther’s Originals — need we say more?
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Best Irish whiskey liqueur
Coole Swan Irish Cream Liqueur
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Best Irish whiskey liqueur
Coole Swan Irish Cream Liqueur
If you were to leave a bowl of the finest vanilla ice cream to melt, add a splash of single malt Irish whiskey, and grate over a bar of Belgium white chocolate — we imagine the resulting flavour would be much the same as Coole Swan’s smooth sipper.
But that seems silly when you could just pour a glug of this. Try it straight up, or in an old-school White Russian cocktail.
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Best in an espresso martini
Stambecco Tiramisu Liqueur
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Best in an espresso martini
Stambecco Tiramisu Liqueur
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When you think about it, the ingredients that go into a traditional tiramisu are often the very same flavours we reach for when making a decadent after-dinner cocktail.
And Stambecco has conveniently taken the liberty of bottling them, leaving you to enjoy notes of fresh coffee, bitter chocolate and creamy vanilla, either over ice or in an espresso martini.
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Best chocolate liqueur
Bouvery CV Chocolate Liqueur
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Best chocolate liqueur
Bouvery CV Chocolate Liqueur
Made with gluten-free vodka, cocoa and dairy, this chocolate liqueur is so darn decadent, you may as well go the whole hog and pour it straight over ice-cream. It’s dessert in itself, and tastes just like our favourite champagne truffles.
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Best hazelnut liqueurs
Quaglia Liquore di Nocciola
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Best hazelnut liqueurs
Quaglia Liquore di Nocciola
Partial to a spoonful of Nutella straight out of the jar? We see you. Grow up a bit will you and replace it with Quaglia’s sophisticated hazelnut liqueur. Granted, it’s a little syrupy, so works best in cocktails where you can appreciate its silky-smooth delivery.
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Amarula Fruit Cream Liqueur
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Amarula Fruit Cream Liqueur
This distinctive South African spirit is made from the native marula fruit, which is hand harvested during a short three-month period each year. It’s not quite as thick as Baileys, but every bit as creamy, and has a fruity, butterscotch note that’s delicious sipped over ice.
And that elephant on the bottle? That’s Jabulani, a rescued orphan that the brand supports by sharing a percentage of profits with elephant orphanage charity, HERD.
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Micil Connemara Irish Cream
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Micil Connemara Irish Cream
Sweet, buttery and creamy, we love Micil’s fresh take on the classic cream liqueur. It’s made with Irish whiskey, Irish cream and Ireland’s answer to moonshine — poitín.
Lip-smackingly delicious, you can expect notes of white chocolate, caramel and honey.
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Lucky Sod Liqueur With Irish Whiskey
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Lucky Sod Liqueur With Irish Whiskey
This Irish whiskey liqueur is made with vanilla, sticky toffee and caramel and can be enjoyed as a cheeky party starter (yes, we mean a velvety shot).
Alternatively, you can serve over ice with a mixer, or in hot drinks — making it a surprisingly versatile addition to the bar cart.
Callum is our Food and Drink Testing Manager and has been part of the world of professional catering for 10 years, from cheffing to food manufacturing. While working in manufacturing he specialised in bespoke product and menu development for several start-ups and well-known brands such as Wrap It Up! and HOP Vietnamese. He holds the WSET Level 2 in wine, a Level 3 in spirits and has a particular interest in agave spirits.
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