16 Unusual Liqueurs You Should Taste

Beer, whiskey, rum, vodka, tequila and gin; if you think you have had it all then you need check your options. Connoisseurs of alcohol should in fact widen their horizons. Liqueur flavours are not limited to the common ones. There are many different and unusual liqueurs that can be explored. For example, ever heard of deep yellow mead that is called Tej. You would have be in Ethiopia for that.

Most of these unusual liqueurs are not very popular because they are local in nature. It is like a special wine that is brewed at your favourite local bar. And most often, it takes time for these liqueur flavours to catch up on popularity. And someone also has to take the trouble to mass produce them so that they can reach all corners of the globe.

So Boldsky presents to you an assortment of some really unusual liqueurs that stand out in terms of their taste and consistency. If you are a party animal then you seriously need to stock up these rare spirits to bring some variety to your liqueur cabinet. You may have heard of some of these liqueur flavours but most of them are rather obscure.

Raki

Raki is an unusual liqueur brewed in Turkey. ‘Lion's milk' as Raki is known consists of grapes with the flavour of anise seeds.

Campari

The distinct red colour and bitter taste set it apart from other liqueurs. The brewing of this liqueur is done using a number of herb available in Novara, Italy.

Chocolate Whiskey

Chocolate flavoured whiskey? How does that sound for a Valentine's day toast? It is basically whiskey flavoured with cocoa essence.

Cachaca

This is Brazil's national drink. Cachaca is close to white rum in constitution but it is distilled from molasses and sugarcane juice.

Akvavit

This drink is taken as a shot in the Scandinavian countries. The liqueur is flavoured with caraway seeds that give it a spicy zing.

Tej

This drink is very close to homemade mead sold in old inns on the countryside roads. The honey flavoured mead is an Ethiopian staple. Every café or restaurant brews its own Tej and thus the taste varies greatly.

Bacon Vodka

The component of this vodka is potatoes but it is infused with a bacon flavour to please meat lovers. It can be used to make very interesting Bloody Mary cocktails.

Pulque

This spirit is sold in beer-like cans. It is milky in colour and quite popular in Mexico. It is made by fermenting agave nectar with yeast.

Baijiu

This Chinese drink is notorious for its ‘kick'. Baijiu is brewed from sorghum and is referred to as the ‘white devil' colloquially.

Bubblegum Vodka

It may sound childish but this liqueur is simple made by soaking pieces of bubblegum in vodka. And it has many takers!

Eiswein

The name ‘Eiswein' has been derived from ‘ice wine'. This is a way to describe a special type of wine, which uses grapes that are frozen on the vines. You will find Eiswein in Canada and also some parts of Germany.

Fernet Branca

This is an Italian aperitif known for its bitterness. The liqueur is black in colour and drunk in small portions after meals.

Malort

Malort is another bitter spirit to soothe your taste buds. Malort is prepared for wormwood and is originally from Sweden.

White Whiskey

Whiskey is known by its brown colour. But here is a whiskey that is clear and transparent. This spirit is brewed with rye, corn and barley.

Fruit Loops Vodka

This spirit is another juvenile attempt at discovering new flavours. The vodka does in fact taste sweet and smell fruity.

Soju

Soju is the typical Korean liqueur that is brewed from rice. The starch is the main component to the taste of this spirit. You will like it if you like vodka in general.