Shot 4.4 Hallon Lakrits

Shot 4.4 Hallon Lakrits is a spiced liqueur from Goetene Vin and Spiritfabrik in Sweden, bottled at 25%. It joins two contrasting worlds, the fruity sweetness of sun ripened raspberries, hallon in Swedish, and the spicy depth of strong liquorice. The result is a clear, immediately recognisable flavour profile that balances fruity freshness, salty spice and a smooth texture, typical of the Shot 4.4 approach to bold, easily read shots.

The nose is intensely fruity with ripe raspberry, liquorice root, a hint of ammonia and blackcurrant, while the palate is full bodied and full of contrast with fruity sweetness, spicy liquorice, light acidity and a harmonious interplay of berry and spice, finishing long and surprisingly fresh with a sweet salty aftertaste and fruity clarity. In a drink it brings a vivid berry sweetness, a salty liquorice backbone and a deep colour, the kind of contrast that pushes a cocktail somewhere unexpected. It is ideal straight from the glass and served ice cold, made for parties and celebrations, and works as the start of a creative cocktail. Serve well chilled to keep the contrast crisp.