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John D. Taylor's Velvet Falernum
Other Liqueurs — Barbados
Reviewed
August 10, 2020 (edited August 24, 2020)
Certainly can't knock the O.G., but an interesting experiment to taste on its own. Very syrupy; all of the flavors present extremely mildly. Perhaps someone who'd never had it before could mistake it for a slightly funky simple syrup. I imagine competitors and homemade versions being much more assertive.
Creamy on the palate and quite sweet, it's gently rounded with hints of marzipan, lime, ginger and perhaps a fleeting clove. Fresh cane is present but barely. This all sums to a characteristic flavor and nose that is readily identifiable but very hard to place due to complexity and mildness. Regardless, it's tasty, well-made, and does what is intended in a whole host of tiki drinks, flavor and texture-wise. Unlike other (semi-)obscure liqueurs, it is extremely affordable.
14.5
USD
per
Bottle
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