Lucky Sod liqueur with Irish Whiskey | 70cl | Party shots | Vanilla, toffee & caramel | Vegan & GF

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Not so buttery when you sip, but with a decent nutty vibe this smells and tastes like a tipsy Snickers bar. Known for its wildflower gins and single-malt English whiskies, the Cotswolds Distillery has combined the later with Irish cream to create a liqueur reminiscent of Werther's Originals. According to CGA’s Drinks Recovery Tracker, spirits sales were up 25% in 2022 over the St Patrick’s Day celebrations, while beer sales were up by 7%. Check out our round-ups of the best chocolate liqueurs, coffee liqueurs (perfect for espresso martinis) or the best Irish creams and liqueurs, from familiar Baileys to new favourites. The lucky black bog cat is said to give prosperity and happiness to anyone with whom it crosses path.

Lusciously full-bodied, with welcome acidity for balance, we’d suggest serving it alongside this year’s pudding for comparison purposes. White chocolate is this season’s simple update, with notes of sweet vanilla and malted milk biscuits. The team will also be providing classic bar games such as Cornhole and Toad in the hole to interact with consumers and bring the gamification element of the brand to life.Both products’ visual designs feature striking illustrations in bold, upfront typography and are both best enjoyed served as a shot. He holds the WSET Level 2 in wine, a Level 3 in spirits and has a particular interest in agave spirits.

To make it in front of our expert panel, we were looking for easy-drinking concoctions that worked well as a post-dinner treat, served with dessert or mixed into creative cocktails. It’s lighter than others on test, making it a wonderfully versatile addition to your drinks trolley. As soon as you get a sniff on the nose you know it’s decent Kentucky bourbon and then there is just the right amount of banana, like those nostalgic foam yellow sweets.They were looking for a well-balanced, easy-drinking liqueur they’d be proud to serve at the end of a meal. The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Made from crushed white almonds, this Italian liqueur is like a boozy almond milk — and entirely vegan too! Tesco’s golden gin liqueur has a seasonal twist, layering Christmas spice, such as clove, star anise and nutmeg, over sweet berries. Irish whiskey liqueur brand Lucky Sod has unveiled a series of UK activations to capitalise on the increased on-trade footfall generated by St Patrick’s Day and Cheltenham Festival.

It is also highly mixable – great served long with cola, or as a chaser alongside your favourite beer. Also sign me up for newsletters so I can get special offers, recommendations, and expert advice to my inbox!While working in manufacturing he specialised in bespoke product and menu development for several start-ups and well-known brands such as Wrap It Up! Made with South American cold brew coffee, triple-distilled vodka and decadent double cream, ASDA’s dessert-like liqueur is a richer, thicker version of our beloved espresso martini. It reminded testers of vanilla ice cream; however, the rye malt whisky ensures the tipple is sweet, without being syrupy. In case the bottle design didn’t give it away, this shimmery, golden liquid is designed to taste exactly like a Christmas pudding. Smelling like spicy Cointreau with a strong, 1980s cordial vibe it is sweet and supple with a long, bitter orange peel finish.

The bottlings were designed for those who value ‘on-trend flavours, a smoother taste and lower percentage ABV’. Reminding testers of vanilla ice cream, Coole Swan is made with single malt Irish whisky, Belgium white chocolate and cream. Made with double cream, testers loved the prominent salted caramel and blond chocolate note and described it as “comforting”.

The folks behind the drink suggest topping it up with cola or enjoying it as a chaser alongside a beer. Although recommended enjoyed straight up, both Lucky Sod and Scorch can be enjoyed in a wide range of mixed drinks, including a Fiery Old Fashioned comprising 50ml Scorch, two dash bitters, ice and orange peel; and a Mixed Fortune built with 50ml Lucky Sod and 150ml Cola over ice.