Irish Mist Honey Liqueur

Like a light Honey Jack.

Appearance: Amber-gold, transparent with no particulates. Aroma: Spiced honey (clove, cinnamon, vanilla), a waft of sweet citrus and a very deep, warm floral note almost like rose perfume. I assume this is the aroma of heather, but having never smelled heather blossoms as an infusion or extract I can't say for certain. There is a hint of whiskey in the background. Flavour & Texture: Sweet, warming and mildly spicy arrival all centred on honey with traces of vanilla and mild herbal spice. The texture is syrupy and just short of cloying. I remember this liqueur from the 1970s but it disappeared from the shelves somewhere around the mid 80s, I think. In the 60s and 70s it came in an attractive dumpy bottle with a blue/grey label, and later I remember it being in a more elaborate teardrop-shaped bottle. It's a pity they did not revive either of the old packaging styles. It’s far too long ago for me to say with any certainty whether this is the same as the old product, but something makes me feel it is a little different. Back then it was positioned as the milder and less hot cousin of Drambuie, and it can still be described that way, but I can’t escape the feeling that this modern version is less complex. As long as you have a sweet tooth and enjoy honey liqueurs it is a good choice and I can’t imagine you would not enjoy it, but those who do not like sugary liqueurs should steer clear. If you want something with a little more complexity and less density of sugar/honey I'd recommend Amaro Montenegro. The only other honey liqueur I’ve tasted in the last 5 years is Stumbras Krupnikas Medaus and I think this is just about the same level of quality, so I’m giving it the same rating. “Good” : 83/100 (3.5 stars)

The only honey liqueur I can remember having, so naturally it takes the top spot.

I am a huge fan. Can be considered the mellower Irish whiskey cousin to Drambuie.