Does anyone have any experience with Becherovka? I am close to buying a bottle of it but no one I've talked to knows how it tastes!
Also, general liqueur/spirits thread! What do you like, and why do you like it?
Anyone tried Chartreuse? How would you describe it?
>>7208190
Jager for hipsters
>>7208232
Well what makes you say that? I am genuinely interested in it but the price makes me think twice. The reason I really don't like Jager is the strong anise flavor.
>>7208265
I don't like Sambuca or Ouzo but Jager has a mixed herb taste about it that I don't mind.
Pepperberry Liqueur is rather nice.
>>7208186
I tried becherovka in the Czech republic and loved it. Not a very strong liquor in terms of taste. Pretty unique actually. I'd say it has an "earthy" taste. You can tell it is made with some kind of herbs.
Do they even drink Bevherovka outside of the Czech Republic? I have never seen a bottle at any liquor store I've been to in the US.
If you don't like anise, you won't like it. If you do like anise-flavored drinks, Becherovka is pretty smooth and festive.
I like amaretto sour, but have only made it with Disaronno. I'm sure there are better alternatives?
I've been learning how to make liqueurs at home. I made limoncello and raspberry liqueurs that I'm proud of. My favorite commercial liqueurs are nutty ones like amaretto and Frangelico, so I'm gonna try making hazelnut liqueur next.
>>7208522
Are you going to add caramel to get a desired colour like Frangelico does? I was kind of disappointed when I read that; I thought the hazelnuts would be enough to give it that nice colour.
>>7208528
I wasn't planning on it before, but now that you mention it...
I'm not picky about colors, but if I like the result and want to give it as gifts, I should make it look as good as possible.
>>7208186
Tastes like Christmas.
>>7208450
The brand was recently acquired by Pernod-Ricard, so distribution has been increasing quite a bit.
