DOUBLE-GOLD MEDAL AWARDS

Stella Rosa Pistachio Cream Liqueur
(The Netherlands / Bottled in Italy)  34° prf
Made with fresh cream from the Netherlands.

Nose: Pistachio, bright pistachio, nutty, almond, almond oil, white cream, ice cream, nice aroma.

Palate: Nice pistachio flavor, salted pistachio, a Sicilian pistachio shop, almond, nutty, cocoa, chocolate, vanilla, cream, butter, croissant, soft, creamy, savory, flavorful, great, delicious.

Finish: Pistachio, nutty, vanilla, cream, fresh, not too sweet, very smooth, creamy, nice, easy drinking, a champion in its class.

Double Gold Medal

Stella Rosa Salted Caramel Cream Liqueur
(The Netherlands / Bottled in Italy)   34° prf
Made with fresh cream from the Netherlands.

Nose: Real caramel, creamy caramel, salted caramel, whipped cream, sweet cream, vanilla, cotton candy, coffee, espresso.

Palate: Caramel, beautiful salted caramel, vanilla, movie theater popcorn, nutty, coffee, espresso, salty, sweet, nice, creamy.

Finish: Sweet caramel, salted caramel candy, cream, buttery, vanilla, perfect balance, fresh, pure, very rich, creamy.

Double Gold Medal

GOLD MEDAL AWARDS

Café Frieda Coffee Liqueur
(Du Nord Craft Spirits, MN)  52° prf
Made from locally roasted cold brew beans.

Nose: Strong coffee, very coffee, great espresso, chocolate, vanilla, herbaceous, earthy.

Palate: Dark roast coffee, strong coffee notes, iced coffee, espresso, mocha, chocolate, vanilla, nutty, just enough sugar, rich, smooth.

Finish: Great coffee, solid coffee, espresso, mocha, hint of chocolate, nice, soft, rich.

Gold Medal

Amaro Montenegro 1885
(Italy)  46° prf
Made from 40 botanicals.

Nose: Amaro, herbal, eucalyptus, grassy, honey, dried apple, rose petals, rose, bergamot, grapefruit, spices, wine.

Palate: Classic amaro, strong herbal notes, eucalyptus, spiced apples & pears, lavender, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, bitter spices, beautiful blend of herbs and spices.

Finish: Orange, allspice, peppery, black tea, bitter, sweet, very smooth, perfect.

Gold Medal

Stella Rosa Chocolate Hazelnut Cream Liqueur
(The Netherlands / Bottled in Italy)  34° prf
Made with fresh cream from the Netherlands.

Nose: Rich chocolate, chocolate milk, adult Yoo Hoo, Nesquik, espresso, coffee, mocha, cappuccino, vanilla, hazelnut, nutty, nutmeg.

Palate: Excellent milk chocolate, chocolate, cocoa, cream, toffee, Nutella, strong hazelnut, creamy hazelnut, coffee, mocha, very creamy, rich, genuine, great.

Finish: Chocolate, cream, Nutella with a kick, mocha, espresso, nutty, clean, balanced, soft, creamy, works over ice, great for a martini, tasty.

Gold Medal

The Whistler Irish Cream Liqueur
(Boann Distillery, Co. Meath)  38° prf
Made with fresh cream from grass fed cows.

Nose: Irish cream, cream, sweet cream, vanilla, chocolate, mocha, coffee, whiskey notes.

Palate: Irish cream, Irish whiskey, cream, butter, toffee, vanilla, chocolate, coffee, smooth, very creamy, rich.

Finish: Chocolate, would work in coffee, nice, fresh, creamy.

Gold Medal

Rivulet Artisan Pecan Liqueur
(KY)  60° prf

Nose: Big pecan, walnut, nutty, honey, candied pecan, praline, caramel, butterscotch, pecan shell, mushroom, umami, musty.

Palate: True pecan, hazelnut, walnut, nutty pancake syrup, maple, toffee, cinnamon, spicy; nicely balanced, flavorful, fun to drink.

Finish: Strong fresh pecan, pecan shell, walnut, nutty, spice, soft, smooth, creamy, silky, velvety, rich, good on pancakes, tasty, delicious. great.

Gold Medal

Galliano Espresso Liqueur
(Galliano Distillery, Italy)  60° prf
Made with Arabica & Robusta dark roasted coffee beans.

Nose: Strong espresso, rich coffee, dark black coffee, mocha, nuts, toffee, vanilla, raisin.

Palate: Big espresso, nice espresso flavor, sweet dark coffee, creamy coffee, pecan, honey, not overly sweet.

Finish: Coffee, sweet coffee, coffee bean, coffee candy, brown sugar, concentrated, creamy, soft, tasty, a nice adult drink.

Gold Medal

Tullamore D.E.W. Honey Liqueur
(Co. Offaly, Ireland)  70° prf
Made with natural Bohemian honey.

Nose: Honey, whiskey.

Palate: Strong honey, honey comb, vanilla, cream, clove, spice, oak, Irish whiskey, evenly balanced, flavorful, nicely done, gorgeous.

Finish: Honey dominant, sweet caramel, balanced, complex, soft, easy drinking, lovely.

Gold Medal

Bols Blue 1575 Curaçao Liqueur
(The Netherlands)  59° prf
Made with orange peels, cardamom, vanilla & spices.

Nose: Orange, tangerine, bitter orange, orange peel, melon, Blue Moon ice cream, spearmint, minty, cardamom, clove, spice.

Palate: Orange, orange peel, pineapple, coconut cream, cookie dough, vanilla, cardamom, spice, sweet, complex, not over-powering, natural, nicely balanced orange, good for mixing, great.

Finish: Orange, sweet candy, cream, cinnamon, clove, nice.

Gold Medal

SILVER MEDAL AWARDS

Xplorer Bourbon Peanut Butter Liqueur
(Kilimanjaro Distillery, PA)  70° prf
Made from roasted peanuts.

Nose: Peanut butter, peanuts, hazelnut, hazelnut paste, nutty, vanilla, butterscotch, butter, rich, accurate.

Palate: Very peanut butter, peanut, peanut butter toast, nutty, vanilla, heavy cream, caramel, sweet amaretto, cookies, coffee.

Finish: Peanuts, crunchy peanut butter, Nutter Butter cookies, marzipan, caramel, espresso, sweet, clean, fresh, creamy.

Silver Medal

Passoã Passion Fruit Liqueur
(France)  40° prf
Made with real passion fruit juice from Brazil.

Nose: Sweet passion fruit, passion, guava, mango, fruit punch, Hawaiian Punch, Kool-Aid.

Palate: Good passion fruit, guava, cranberry, fruit punch, orange candy, tropical, not overly sweet.

Finish: Guava, sweet cranberry, Kool-Aid, nice, great addition to a cocktail.

Silver Medal

Veda Mushroom Liqueur
(Veda Spirits, NY)  40° prf
Made with honey, maple syrup, highest quality mushrooms & natural herbs from local farms.

Nose: Mushroom, fungus, umami, vegetal, chicken stock, salty, brine, sea, dirt, wet dirt, musty, funky.

Palate: Great mushroom flavor, umami, bullion, vegetal, tea, leather, wet leaves, must, earthy, dirt, funk, creamy.

Finish: Mushroom, umami, root beer, hay, earthy, dirt, savory, great.

Silver Medal