Judging the plethora of liqueurs out there is a tough task for the judging panel of the World Liqueur Awards. Considered the Oscar of all things alcohol, these prestigious awards see some of the very best premium alcohol brands around the world pitted against each other. If your favourite makes this list, it is certainly part of the crème de la crème.
Here are the top 5 Taste Winners from the recently held World Liqueur Awards
1. World’s Best Chocolate Liqueur: The Lakes Distillery – Salted Caramel Vodka Liqueur
The award-winning Lakes Distillery in UK knows how to up the ante when it comes to giving gin and vodka lovers the best. Made with the Lakes Vodka as its base spirit, you get one of the smoothest, richest and creamiest liqueurs you’ve ever tasted. And yes, it’s high on the sweet quotient too, with notes of caramel, marshmallow, toffee and white chocolate. For slightly less than INR 2,500, you can get your hands on a 700ml bottle of this chocolate-flavoured liqueur.
2. World’s Best Coffee Liqueur: The Lakes Distillery – Espresso Vodka Liqueur
The Lakes Distillery aren’t just the masters of chocolate liqueur. It was a double delight for them as they went on to win in the Coffee Liqueur category as well. Once again leaving us mesmerized with their Lakes Vodka base and a rich flavour of coffee, you can relish this espresso vodka liqueur just under INR 2,500.
3. World’s Best Whisky Liqueur: Master of Malt 30-year old Speyside Whisky Liqueur
The big daddy of whisky liqueurs, winning a prestigious award is not a tough task for this fine elixir. Not only is this 30-year old gem the winner of the World’s Best Whisky Liqueur 2019, it also won the award in 2017 and the World’s Best Liqueur award in 2016.
It’s their taste that separates them from the rest. It’s nectar of the finest quality available as you’ll find hints of honey in every sip. With the whisky having been matured in Scotland for 30-years, one has to pay quite a price for this liqueur. Premium always comes at a cost and in this case it’s a staggering INR 32,000 for 700ml.
4. World’s Best Rum Liqueur: Bundaberg Royal Liqueur Banana & Toffee
For more than a century, the Bundaberg Distillery in Queensland has been the hotspot for rum romantics in Australia. And it should be, because it’s a tried and tested combination of their classic Bundaberg Rum blended with banana and toffee. It continues to enjoy a cult-like status in Australia.
Though it is not available in India, this iconic and loved rum liqueur can be bought for a little less than $50.
5. World’s Best Vodka Liqueur: Hotel Chocolat Salted Caramel Cocoa Vodka Liqueur
Striking the perfect balance between the bitterness of cocoa and the sweetness of caramel, Hotel Chocolat has served up an absolute winner. They use their very own cocoa beans from their prestigious estate.
Costing 25 pounds for 500ml, it’ll leave you wondering why you can’t buy a bottle in India.
Now you know what to do with all the extra cash lying in your bank account.
