John D. Taylor's Velvet Falernum

A rich, rum-based liqueur from Barbados that has an aromatic birth with notes of citrus, nuts, herbs & spices; while a rich life adds notes of lime, clove & almonds; that led to a balanced death of medium length. November 2016

As a tiki ingredient, it's hard to go wrong with having John D Taylor's Velvet Falernum on hand. If you are not into tiki cocktails however, I would say you can safely pass on this one. The nose is heavy on the sugar cane with clove notes. The palate features lime, nutmeg and heavy sweetness. The drink is very thick and syrupy, almost too much. As a very low proof drink, this has absolutely no burn and you really just get the sweetness. I would not drink this neat unless you want to see how you would incorporate it into different drinks. It is clearly meant to be used in tiki drinks, so stick to that.

This is the most unique and possibly delicious mixer I've ever tasted. I can't describe the smell or taste any better than very sweet. Almost like cotton candy. If you're into rum cocktails, get this.

Delicious. Super rich, sweet but not cloying, and with a depth of flavor that’s difficult to place/pull apart. There’s definitely something akin to makrut lime leaf, limey, but distinct.