Advertised as the black sheep of Canadian liqueurs, Yukon Jack is a liqueur that combines blended Canadian whiskey and honey. It is an overproof liqueur available as 100 proof for American and 80 proof for the Canadian market. Yukon Jack has an appealing golden color.
It is a potent and sweet liqueur that has a smooth flavor and aromas of vanilla and spices. Although it can be enjoyed neat or on the rocks, it also works well in cocktails and long drinks. Yukon Jack is produced in Valleyfield, Quebec, while the Sazerac Company owns the brand.
Xtabentún is a honey and anise liqueur that hails from Yucatan. The drink is made from fermented honey of xtabentún plant—a perennial vine with white flowers that is native to the region. Fermented honey is then combined with rum and anisette to produce a sweet liqueur that has the aromas of honeysuckle and licorice.
The drink has origins in an ancient Mayan beverage (balché) that was made with the xtabentún nectar and which allegedly had some hallucinogenic properties. Traditionally, this liqueur is served neat or on the rocks, but due to its sweetness, it is often added to coffee or mixed with tequila and lime juice.
Dubbed as the favorite drink in Poland, krupnik is based on a neutral spirit, typically vodka of fruit brandy, which is enriched with honey. The drink is commonly prepared at home, but mass-produced brands are also available on the market, and each family or a producer has a unique recipe that may incorporate a variety of herbs and spices.
Krupnik has been produced since the 16th century, and the legend of its creation is usually associated with the Benedictine monks at a monastery in Niaśviž. This honey-infused drink can be enjoyed neat or on the rocks, while the lightly heated version is a favorite option during wintertime.
This Scottish liqueur is a created with a secret blend of aged Scotch whiskey, honey, herbs, and spices. Its history dates back to the 18th century when allegedly Prince Charles Edward Stuart passed down his secret recipe to Clan Mackinnon. In 1914, the secret recipe was obtained by Malcolm MacKinnon, who first registered it as a trademark and established The Drambuie Liqueur Company in Edinburgh. Drambuie, whose names derives from Scots Gaelic an dram buidheach meaning the drink that satisfies, is a full-bodied drink, characterized by its unusual combination of herbal, spicy, and sweet flavors.
It can be enjoyed neat or on the rocks, but it also blends well into cocktails and long drinks. The most popular is Drambuie-based cocktail is Rusty Nail—an American classic dating back to the Prohibition era.
Ronmiel de Canarias is a traditional liqueur made with honey and rum. As the name suggests, it hails from the Canary Islands, where it was initially mixed in homes and bars, while the commercial production started in the 1950s. Ronmiel is a clear liqueur with a color that ranges from golden yellow to mahogany.
It is a sweet drink with honey and caramel-like aroma and flavor, while the alcohol content varies between 20% and 30%. Traditionally, it is enjoyed neat, preferably as a digestif.
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