Bols Cacao Brown Liqueur

Bols Cacao Brown comes from Lucas Bols, the Amsterdam house distilling and blending liqueurs since 1575, and sits within the brand's range of bar liqueurs, bottled at 24% in 70cl. It is built on a high-quality cocoa extract and finely balanced distillates, the brown variant carrying a deeper, darker chocolate character than the white Cacao. In the chocolate liqueur style the cocoa leads, framed by vanilla and a gentle sweetness.

The nose is dark chocolate, roasted cocoa beans and fine vanilla, the palate full-bodied and velvety with pronounced cocoa, subtle caramel and a gentle sweetness, the finish long with a balance of chocolate and light spice. Its job in a glass is chocolate flavour and body, which makes it a base for chocolatey cocktails: a Brandy Alexander, a Mudslide or a chocolate martini all lean on it. It also lifts desserts, pairing with vanilla ice cream, dark chocolate or fresh berries. Pour it neat over ice for a chocolate digestif.