Stag's Breath Liqueur

Appearance: Transparent amber gold. Aroma: Honey, apple cider, a light aroma of pale ale. Flavour and Texture: Honey and a fermented/distilled cereal flavour. Slightly sweet but not sugary or cloying at all. The texture is light and there is a definite ale-like note in the aftertaste I’ve never seen this liqueur in Australia and it’s possible the distribution is UK only. Overall, it is exactly what you would suppose it to be from the description on the label, which says “whisky and fermented honeycomb”. The initial sensation is reminiscent of mead or melomel, but not a strong one, and the base spirit is clearly blending-grade grain whisky and not malt whisky. It’s a pleasant light-bodied liqueur and Mrs Cascode and I both enjoyed the taste we had, but it’s one of those drinks you taste at a distillery and only buy on a whim or out of politeness. It would be overshadowed by almost anything else you might drink in a similar context and in any situation where I had the choice I’d rather buy a sauternes, mistelle, mead, calvados, pommeau … you get the idea. “Average” : 78/100 (2.75 stars)

Very sweet but goes down smooth!