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Cordials and Misc. Spirits Flashcards

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➔ Absinthe Ordinaire

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◆ Origin: France
◆ Proof: 92
◆ Special Info: Not a super-traditional absinthe. Used for cocktails like the Sazerac
◆ Tasting Notes:

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➔ Aquavit - Old Ballard

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◆ Origin: Seattle, WA
◆ Proof: 80
◆ Special Info: Aquavit is a traditional scandinavian spirit similar to gin but distilled with caraway instead of juniper
◆ Tasting Notes: caraway, pepper spice, herbs, citrus

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➔ Aquavit Citron - Old Ballard

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◆ Origin: Seattle, WA
◆ Proof: 80
◆ Special Info: micro distillery in Seattle, Washington
◆ Tasting Notes: caraway, lemon, spice

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➔ Bailey’s Cream Liquor

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◆ Origin: Ireland
◆ Proof: 34
◆ Special Info: Irish whiskey and cream based liqueur
◆ Tasting Notes: creamy, sweet, nutty

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➔ Benedictine

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◆ Origin: France
◆ Proof: 80
◆ Special Info:
◆ Tasting Notes: sweet, herbal, spice, fruit, almond

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➔ Bitter Truth Pimento Dram

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◆ Origin: Germany
◆ Proof: 44
◆ Special Info: allspice and rum liqueur, often called for in tiki drinks
◆ Tasting Notes: spicy, allspice, light sweetness

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➔ Bitter Truth Violette Liqueur

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◆ Origin: Germany
◆ Proof: 44
◆ Special Info:
◆ Tasting Notes: pure violet, earthy, lightly sweet

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➔ Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth

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◆ Origin: Italy
◆ Proof: 33
◆ Special Info: the first sweet vermouth, since 1786. Vermouth is aromatized wine product infused with a variety of herbs and spices
◆ Tasting Notes: orange peel, dried fruit, bitter, vanilla, caramel

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➔ Chartreuse - Green

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◆ Origin: France
◆ Proof: 110
◆ Special Info: Distilled by Carthusian monks, only 2 or 3 people know the recipe at any given time. A blend of over 130 herbs and plants.
◆ Tasting Notes: sweet, herbacious

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➔ Chartreuse - Yellow

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◆ Origin: France
◆ Proof: 80
◆ Special Info: similar to green, but with the addition of honey and saffron
◆ Tasting Notes: similar to green, but brighter and sweeter

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➔ Cherry Heering

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◆ Origin: Sweden
◆ Proof: 48
◆ Special Info: made by soaking lightly crushed Danish cherries and spices in neutral grain spirits, then cask aged
◆ Tasting Notes: cherry, spice, clove, sweet

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➔ Cocchi Americano

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◆ Origin: Italy
◆ Proof: 34
◆ Special Info: fortified aperitif wine
◆ Tasting Notes: crisp, citrus, light bitterness

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➔ Combier Cassis

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◆ Origin: France
◆ Proof: 32
◆ Special Info: black currants
◆ Tasting Notes: dark fruit, tart, light sweetness, earthy

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➔ Combier Framboise

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◆ Origin: France
◆ Proof: 40
◆ Special Info: raspberries
◆ Tasting Notes: fresh raspberry, sweet

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➔ Combier Kummel

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◆ Origin: France
◆ Proof: 76
◆ Special Info:
◆ Tasting Notes: fennel, anise, cumin, caraway

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➔ Combier Mure

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◆ Origin: France
◆ Proof: 40
◆ Special Info: blackberry
◆ Tasting Notes: ripe blackberry, fruity sweetness

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➔ Combier Peche

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◆ Origin: France
◆ Proof: 34
◆ Special Info:
◆ Tasting Notes: ripe peach, sweet

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➔ Dolin Blanc Vermouth

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◆ Origin: France
◆ Proof: 32
◆ Special Info: white vermouth, a clear style of sweet vermouth
◆ Tasting Notes: honey, botanicals, mild bitterness

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➔ Dolin Dry Vermouth

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◆ Origin: France
◆ Proof: 35
◆ Special Info: our house dry vermouth
◆ Tasting Notes: herbal, earthy

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➔ Frangelico

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◆ Origin: Italy
◆ Proof: 40
◆ Special Info: hazelnut liquer
◆ Tasting Notes: hazelnut, herbs, sweet

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➔ Kahlua

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◆ Origin: Mexico
◆ Proof: 40
◆ Special Info: coffee liquer
◆ Tasting Notes: coffee, vanilla, sweet

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➔ Luxardo Amaretto

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◆ Origin: Italy
◆ Proof: 56
◆ Special Info: almond liqueur
◆ Tasting Notes: almond, vanilla, baking spiced

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➔ Luxardo Maraschino

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◆ Origin: Italy
◆ Proof: 64
◆ Special Info: distilled from whole marsaca cherries, then aged in ash vats for 2 years
◆ Tasting Notes: floral, pine, almond, sour cherry

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➔ Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao

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◆ Origin: France
◆ Proof: 80
◆ Special Info:
◆ Tasting Notes: orange, vanilla, almond, baking spice

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➔ Pimms

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◆ Origin: England
◆ Proof: 50
◆ Special Info:
◆ Tasting Notes: citrus, spice, cola

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➔ Skinos

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◆ Origin: Greece
◆ Proof: 60
◆ Special Info: made from the resin of the mastiha tree
◆ Tasting Notes: pine, anise, fresh herbs

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➔ St. Elder

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◆ Origin: Massachusetts
◆ Proof: 40
◆ Special Info: elderflower liqueur like St. Germain
◆ Tasting Notes: honey, pear, pepper, peach, elderflower

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