{"product_id":"sweetemotionsofliqueur-60812","title":"SweetEmotionsOfLiqueur","description":"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You say “lik-er,” we say “lik-or,” let’s call the whole thing off… \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;:::record scratch:::\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Hold on. Before we ruin this beautiful friendship (after all, what’s a little pronunciation difference between boozin’ buddies?),\u0026lt;em\u0026gt; there really is a difference\u0026lt;\/em\u0026gt; between Liquor and Liqueur.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;And it’s much more than just a few vowels. Because if you’ve ever been seduced by a sweet-talking White Russian or Kir Royale, you know that Liqueurs are in a \u0026lt;em\u0026gt;class of their own\u0026lt;\/em\u0026gt;.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Still not sure? Well, there’s no sugar-coating it — you’re just gonna have to \u0026lt;em\u0026gt;let this box do all the talking\u0026lt;\/em\u0026gt;. The good news? You’re doing all the tasting. Sounds like a sweet deal to us.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;So… Liquor. You’re familiar. No intro needed…\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Okay, maybe a teeny, tiny one. Because according to our pal \u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Merriam-Webster\u0026lt;\/em\u0026gt;, it’s a liquid substance that’s usually been distilled to produce alcohol. Now, that leaves a lot of room for different expressions, but the usual suspects in this category are Vodka, Rum, Gin and Whiskey.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Liqueur, on the other hand, is a \u0026lt;em\u0026gt;type of Liquor\u0026lt;\/em\u0026gt;. The “distilled” part still holds true — Liqueurs are indeed based on some sort of distilled Spirit. But that Spirit is flavored with a variation of herbs and spices, cream, fruit, flowers or nuts from all over the world. And they typically have a \u0026lt;em\u0026gt;slightly sweet edge\u0026lt;\/em\u0026gt;. Think: Chartreuse, Schnapps, Amaretto and Sambuca.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;They’re rarely aged, and commonly\u0026lt;em\u0026gt; serve as mixers\u0026lt;\/em\u0026gt; — but a few are best savored straight up and on their own. We have three Liqueurs that’re up to that task. All the way from Tel Aviv, there’s the botanical-inspired \u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Milk \u0026amp; Honey Roots Herbal Liqueur\u0026lt;\/em\u0026gt;; from our Aussie buds down under, we have the eye-opening \u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur\u0026lt;\/em\u0026gt;; and last, but most definitely not least, from Switzerland — \u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Säntis Malt Apricot Malt Liqueur.\u0026lt;\/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;And hey, when life gets you bitter, change your perspective back with a sip of something sweet (and spiked). \u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Cheers!\u0026lt;\/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;u\u0026gt;Smartass Corner: \u0026lt;\/u\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;1) Liqueurs, also called “cordials,” are usually \u0026lt;em\u0026gt;lower in proof than traditional Liquor\u0026lt;\/em\u0026gt; — typically 80 proof or less. Although you’ll find some Liqueurs that give Liquor a run for its ABV money.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;2) \u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Milk \u0026amp; Honey Roots Herbal Liqueur \u0026lt;\/em\u0026gt;was crafted in honor of Israel’s 70th anniversary. The distiller asked seven revolutionary, creative and daring entrepreneurs to choose a unique herb, root or spice that represents\u0026lt;em\u0026gt; the essence of Israel\u0026lt;\/em\u0026gt; for them. Their choices: almonds, savory, coriander, jasmine, tarragon, thyme and cardamom. All of which were used in the final production and infused with honey.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;3) Coffee and Tequila? It’s a better combo than you think. Combine the smooth Arabica bean flavor of \u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Mr. Black’s Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur\u0026lt;\/em\u0026gt; with some tequila, grapefruit and club soda for a refreshing Paloma Negra.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;4) \u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Säntis Malt\u0026lt;\/em\u0026gt; relies on natural apricots, along with beer barrel aged Säntis Malt Whisky, to craft their smooth and elegant apricot Liqueur.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;5) Not that you need an excuse to break out a bottle, but… October 16 is \u0026lt;em\u0026gt;National Liqueur Day\u0026lt;\/em\u0026gt;.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;6) Plenty of Liqueurs can be used for \u0026lt;em\u0026gt;cooking or baking\u0026lt;\/em\u0026gt; — some even steal the culinary show. Add some Irish cream to some brownies and you’ll never look back.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;7) “The most sensible thing to do to people you hate is to drink their brandy.” — \u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Elizabeth Taylor\u0026lt;\/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45135683158198,"sku":"60812","price":11.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/1251\/9862\/files\/sweetemotionsofliqueur_60812_01_c3859f1a_b404655e-7a0e-4ad3-9487-a4f2b68999b4.jpg?v=1779276531","url":"https:\/\/noblebottle.com\/products\/sweetemotionsofliqueur-60812","provider":"noblebottle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}