It is not whisky, and it does not pretend to be. Sloe Berry is a sloe liqueur made in Scotland for Glenglassaugh and bottled at 26%.

The expert's description

Glenglassaugh Sloe Berry is a Scottish liqueur made with sloe berries and the distillery own spirit drink, bottled at 26% in a 50 cl bottle.

Sloes are the blue-black fruit of the blackthorn, tight and sharp until they meet sugar and alcohol. It is the same principle as English sloe gin, only with a Scottish spirit underneath.

The drink is sweet and works best after dinner or in a glass with ice and lemon. The distillery itself suggests mixing it with lemonade on long summer evenings, and some use it in white wine as well.

Tasting notes

Nose

Ripe, dark berries with a sharp edge. Marzipan and almond behind it.

Palate

Sweet and round with cherry, plum and a hint of bitter almond from the stones. The alcohol is mild at 26%.

Finish

Short to medium with fruit and a light bitter note that keeps the sweetness in check.

Specifications

Name: Glenglassaugh Sloe Berry 26%
Producer: Glenglassaugh
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Sloe berry liqueur
ABV: 26%
Size: 50 CL
Other: Made especially for Glenglassaugh

Flavour profile

Sweet · Dark berries · Almond · Mild · Liqueur

Did you know?

Sloes are the fruit of the blackthorn and are traditionally picked after the first night frost. The frost softens the skin so the berries give up their juice and colour more easily.

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From a bar in New Orleans' Lower Garden District to the whole world - Southern Comfort is the sweet, spiced liqueur that has lived on since 1874.

Ekspertens beskrivelse

Southern Comfort is an American whiskey liqueur blending whiskey with natural fruit and spice flavours, bottled at 35% ABV.

The liqueur was created in 1874 by bartender Martin Wilkes Heron at McCauley's Tavern in New Orleans, Louisiana, originally under the name "Cuffs and Buttons". Southern Comfort is today owned by the American spirits company Sazerac, which took over the brand in 2016 and has focused on bringing more whiskey character back into the recipe.

Smag

The taste is a characteristic blend of whiskey, ripe fruit and spice, which together create a sweet, round and easy-drinking profile. The fruit and spice notes give the liqueur its recognisable, soft character, whether enjoyed neat or in a drink.

Specifikationer

Name: Southern Comfort
Producer: Sazerac Company
Region/Country: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Type: Whiskey liqueur
Main ingredients: Whiskey, fruit and spice flavouring
ABV: 35%
Size: 70 cl
EAN no.: 5099873015506
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat, on the rocks, or mixed with cola or lemonade

Smagsprofil

Sweet · Spiced · Fruity · Round

Vidste du at?

Southern Comfort was originally called "Cuffs and Buttons" when Martin Wilkes Heron created the liqueur in 1874 - the name Southern Comfort only came later and refers to the liqueur's home in the American South.

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