Flavor Category:
FRUITS & FLOWERS

DOUBLE-GOLD MEDAL WINNERS:

Bols Blue Curacao Liqueur
(Holland)

Aroma: Lovely orange, orange peel, lemon, citrus, cotton candy.
Palate: Orange rind, lovely orange soda, light citrus, popsicle, cotton candy, spices, colorful, full flavor, balanced.
Finish: Orange, confectioners sugar, smooth, light, fresh, love it.

Double Gold Medal
 

Bauchant Orange Liqueur
(France)

Aroma: Orange peel, fresh sliced orange, orange marmalade, lemon, anise, floral.
Palate: Orange marmalade, orange peel, orange gummy bear, Grand Marnier, citrus, honey, floral, licorice, slightly toasted, full flavored.
Finish: Citrus, licorice, spicy, cinnamon, smooth, clean, satisfying, nice.

Double Gold Medal
 

GOLD MEDAL WINNERS:

Berentzen Apple Liqueur
(Germany)

Aroma: Apple, sour apple, citrus, pineapple, bright fruit, honey, dough, tart, mild.
Palate: Apple, green apple, sour apple, pineapple, lemon, orange, citrus, cherry, honey, caramel, toasted almond, tart, floral, pepper.
Finish: Green apple, apple, mild, delicate, clean.

Gold Medal
 

Marie Brizard Orange Curacao
(France)

Aroma: Orange, orange peel, hints of cocoa, honey, herbs, light ginger, floral, caraway.
Palate: Orange peel, citrus marmalade, subdued orange, citron, honey, chocolate, spearmint, flavorful.
Finish: Mint, floral, light, smooth, velvet, great to blend, pleasant, very nice.

Gold Medal
 

Bottega Limoncino
(Italy)

Aroma: Lemon, lemon drops, faint lemon peel, lime, mild.
Palate: Lemon ice, lemon curd, lemon peel, lemon-head, lime, marmalade, treacle, floral, full flavored.
Finish: Candied lemon, lemon peel, lime, sweet citrus, sugary, cinnamon, smooth, summery, well done.

Gold Medal
 

SILVER MEDAL WINNERS:

Pumpkin King Cordial
(Colorado)

Aroma: Apple, durian fruit, apricot, persimmon, honey, twinkies, amaretto, caraway, tart.
Palate: Apple, fig, honey, flan, amaretto, honeysuckle, chamomile, flora, spice, caraway.
Finish: Fig, floral, light, pleasant.

Silver Medal
 

Bols Watermelon Liqueur
(Holland)

Aroma: Watermelon, watermelon Jolly Roger, rosewater.
Palate: Watermelon Jolly Rancher, watermelon bubble gum, black cherry, gummy bear, cotton candy, mint, crisp, flavorful.
Finish: Watermelon, mint, surprising dry, nice, easy, tasty.

Silver Medal
 

Old Man Guavaberry
Original Wild Guavaberry Island Folk Liqueur
(Sint Maarten)

Aroma: Cherry, pomegranate, York peppermint patty, mint, root beer, light herbal, clove, allspice, floral.
Palate: Stone fruit, cherry, fig, chocolate, cassis, dry herbs, mint, cloves, allspice, faint cinnamon, vermouth, tangy, well balanced.
Finish: Grape must, grappa, cinnamon, cloves, floral, smooth.

Silver Medal
 

Flavor Category:
CHOCOLATE & COFFEE

DOUBLE-GOLD MEDAL WINNERS:

Varnelli Caffè Moka
(Italy)

Aroma: Coffee bean, medium sweet coffee, good coffee, espresso.
Palate: Coffee bean, black coffee, espresso, chocolate, vanilla.
Finish: Vanilla, clean, smooth, easy.

Double Gold Medal
 

Marie Brizard Chocolat Royal Liqueur
(France)

Aroma: Chocolatey, deep chocolate, fudge, chocolate syrup, chocolate powder, mocha, cafe mocha.
Palate: Milk chocolate, chocolate cream, homemade hot chocolate, chocolate syrup, Fox's U-Bet, nougat, very natural flavor.
Finish: Chocolate, sweet cocoa, toast, soft, classic.

Double Gold Medal
 

Songbird Coffee Liqueur
(Indiana)

Aroma: Espresso bean, coffee, fresh coffee, dark roast coffee, tobacco.
Palate: Espresso bean, strong black coffee, toffee, chicory, creamy.
Finish: Coffee, vanilla, a little peppery, clean, light.

Double Gold Medal
 

Dorda Double Chocolate Liqueur
(Poland)

Aroma: Coffee, cafe au lait, toffee, milk chocolate, chocolate, cocoa powder.
Palate: Coffee, mocha, milk chocolate, full chocolate, milkshake, dark chocolate powder, complex.
Finish: Thick melted chocolate, cacao, milky, subtle mint, rich, fresh.

Double Gold Medal
 

SILVER MEDAL WINNER:

Kaffevän Coffee Liqueur
(Vermont)

Aroma: Coffee bean, black coffee, espresso, chocolate, wood.
Palate: Coffee, black coffee, espresso, bit of chocolate, caramel, berries, violet, floral, cognac, spice.
Finish: Dark espresso, caramel, toffee, spicy, tangy, herbal, smooth.

Silver Medal
 

Flavor Category:
HONEY & NUTS

DOUBLE-GOLD MEDAL WINNERS:

KAS Krupnikas
(Lithuania)

Aroma: Honey, mead, butterscotch, cream, herbs, orange, honeysuckle nectar, floral.
Palate: Honey, mead, vanilla, alpine flowers, orange, herbs, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, pumpkin spice, nectar of the gods.
Finish: Honey, vanilla, pumpkin, perfectly spicy, clean, lovely.

Double Gold Medal
 

Rivulet Pecan Liqueur
(Kentucky)

Aroma: Pecans, hazelnut, walnuts, cocoa, kettle corn, butter, caramel, toffee, butterscotch, stroop.
Palate: Pecans, peanut brittle, almond, walnuts, hazelnut, butterscotch, toffee, cocoa powder, popcorn, buttered popcorn, raisins, soft, smooth.
Finish: Dark chocolate, buttery, toffee, nutty, clean, fresh, pleasant.

Double Gold Medal
 

Flavor Category:
CREMES

DOUBLE-GOLD MEDAL WINNERS:

Bottega Gianduia
(Italy)

Aroma: Chocolate, milk chocolate, cream, peanut brittle, hazelnut.
Palate: Latte, mocha, milk chocolate, toffee, cream, caramel, nips candy, truffle, nougat, hazelnut, nutella, raspberry, dessert in a glass.
Finish: Mocha, chocolate, hazelnut, creamy, mild, nice, love this.

Double Gold Medal
 

KeKe Beach Key Lime Cream Liqueur
(Missouri)

Aroma: Key lime pie, lime, butter cream, coconut, pistachio, mint.
Palate: Key lime, key lime pie, lemon notes, coconut, vanilla, cream, subtle citrus, delicious.
Finish: Key lime pie, citrus, coconut, pleasant, so fun.

Double Gold Medal
 

GOLD MEDAL WINNERS:

Tequila Rose Strawberry Cream Liqueur
(Missouri)

Aroma: Strawberry, strawberry milk.
Palate: Wild strawberry, creamy strawberry, strawberry ice cream, strawberry milk, creamy, banana, licorice, nice.
Finish: Strawberry, creamy, delicate.

Gold Medal
 

Crème Yvette
(France)

Aroma: Tropical berry, wild berry, raspberry, cranberry, orange peel, mulled wine, rose, floral.
Palate: Fruity, black cherry, cherry, cranberry, raspberry, strawberry, gummy bear, floral, rose, creamy, smooth.
Finish: Fruity, refreshing.

Gold Medal
 

Flavor Category:
HERBS

DOUBLE-GOLD MEDAL WINNERS:

Marie Brizard Anisette Liqueur
(France)

Aroma: Licorice, anise, caraway, almond, herbs.
Palate: Black licorice, anise, wormwood, spices, creamy, smooth, nice mouthfeel.
Finish: Anise, peppermint, absinthe, herbs, well balanced.

Double Gold Medal
 

Bottega Sambuca
(Italy)

Aroma: Anise, spice.
Palate: Licorice, anise, spearmint, baking spices, complex, lovely texture.
Finish: Licorice, anise, mint, nice balance.

Double Gold Medal
 

GOLD MEDAL WINNER:

Opah Herbal Liqueur
(California)

Aroma: Anise, black licorice, toffee, nutty, caraway, herbs, mint.
Palate: Anisette, absinthe, black licorice, honey, tarragon, sage, clove, peppermint, dandelion, herbal, mineral notes.
Finish: Anise, herbal, cocoa, savory.

Gold Medal
 

Flavor Category:
AMARO

DOUBLE-GOLD MEDAL WINNERS:

Lucano Amaro
(Italy)

Aroma: Toffee, cola, orange, floral, wild flowers, lemongrass, herbs, cloves.
Palate: Herbal, eucalyptus, citrus, honey, maple syrup, cola, wood, effervescent, flavorful, balanced.
Finish: Bitter orange peel, spicy, herbal, honey, smooth, easy, clean, light, fresh.

Double Gold Medal
 

Varnelli Amaro dell'Erborista
(Italy)

Aroma: Aged herbs, herbal, Underberg, mint, honey, cola.
Palate: Herbal, chamomile, mint, dandelion, floral, melon, grapefruit, honey, chocolate, coffee, roots, tree bark.
Finish: Toffee, herbal, floral, good acidity, balanced.

Double Gold Medal
 

GOLD MEDAL WINNER:

Varnelli Amaro Sibilla
(Italy)

Aroma: Toffee, honey, coffee, cola, mild floral, very spicy.
Palate: Coffee beans, cola, honey, minty, herbs, cinnamon, allspice, tobacco, roots, tree bark.
Finish: Lasting spice.

Gold Medal