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LIQUEURS

Liqueurs have a unique and varying history. Some whose origins go back over five hundred years and tend to have their roots in the many religious orders throughout Europe. And today the old order is now skilfully supported by dozens of liqueurs being released by the more modern of our distilleries. Two good xamples of famous old traditional liqueurs would be "Chartreuse" established in the early eighteen hundreds and Benedictine which goes all the way back to the early Fifteen Hundreds. Two more modern examples of well known and popular liqueurs would be "Baileys Irish Cream" and "Jagermeister." Alexander Hadleigh Wine Merchants, Southampton, Hampshire,UKk stock an extensive range sourced from around the world of both old and new style liqueurs.

Liqueurs fall into several ingredient types, the most popular types being fruits, nuts, herbs, spices, coffee and creams. The most popular liqueurs tend to be based on spirits such as brandy (cognac), whisky, rum etc. Neutral spirits also work well and favoured and utilized in large quantities buy the larger volume liqueur brands.

Many liqueurs are produced through the infusion or steeping method, employing fruits or flowers for example and incorporating with either water or alcohol. Many other liqueurs can be produced through distillation and utilising aromatics for flavouring the mixtures. Different producers will follow their own traditional craft and style to perfect a continuity in their products and with an expression which is often well recognised by their loyal followers.

Besides the enjoyment of liqueurs in their own right or as an after dinner drink, many liqueurs now feature and play an important role in the formation or are the key ingredient of Cocktails. The versatility and different flavours of liqueurs are a Bar Tenders delight and are the basis of some of the World’s most amazing cocktails of all time.