Staibano Limoncello / 70cl

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Taste and quality can vary tremendously from producer to producer and from bottle to bottle. Bad limoncello tastes like window cleaner; good limoncello tastes pure and invigorating, like imbibing a ray of sunshine. With trends such as low­-abv drinks and the current coffee craze, producers have wasted no time in putting their best foot forward to prove liqueurs can be just as on­-trend as any other spirit category – and with the quality to boot. My panel then moved on to one of the hottest flavour trends in the spirits industry – Coffee. Three Golds were awarded, the first to Dark Matter Spiced Mocha Liqueur with its aromas of “digestive biscuits and white chocolate” and “spiced aftertaste” on the palate. Another Gold-­standard expression was found in Lignell & Piispanen’s Crafted 58 Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, praised for its “dark chocolate” depth and “real coffee” flavour. The third was given to Fair Café Liqueur, made by Ethical Wine & Spirits, in which judges found hints of “freshly ground coffee” and “citrus”. Two Silvers were also enjoyed. As in making a good risotto, a fine wheel of Parmigiano-Reggiano, or a bottle of traditional balsamic vinegar, good limoncello results from quality ingredients, generations of knowledge, small but critical tweaks in the recipe, and well-kept family secrets passed down over generations.

What we do know for positive is that, wherever the spirit got here from, it’s to this present day inextricably linked to all these three areas of Italy. Nevertheless, Amalfi is the present torchbearer, on account of its superior lemons. Sfusato lemons, also referred to as Sfusato Amalfitano, had been dropped at the Amalfi coast from the Center East some centuries in the past and they’re good for making limoncello. This historic liquorificio was one of the first to commercialize limoncello and other local alcoholic beverages known as rosoli. The Mansi family invented the Limunciel brand. You can watch the phases of production and sample their limoncelli in their factory.Like this article? Don't miss "Authentic Shopping: Insider Tips to Come Home with an Italian Souvenir You’ll Treasure for Life" How to Experience Limoncello on the Amalfi Coast As a cooking ingredient (although it seems almost sacrilegious to do anything other than drink it!) it’s great in lemon possets and syllabubs Meanwhile, my panel was sipping its way through a selection of Fruit liqueurs, which also presented two Master medallists. Maennerhobby’s lemon-­flavoured Zitronenlikör blew the judges away with its “zingy palate” and “sourness”. Giffard’s Rhubarb Liqueur was also deemed Master-worthy for its likeness to “rhubarb­-and-custard sweets” and “full mouthfeel”. Seven Golds and four Silvers were also uncovered in this flight. In. Because I can decide exactly what to eat and what time to eat, which is usually at 16.00. Plus, there’s no stress of keeping to a reservation.

At home in London after a nightmare flight from Bologna a few weeks ago. All the travel chaos makes me want to stay put.The good news? No matter what type of experience you choose, limoncello is very affordable. You can do your own taste-testing at any producer or just about any bar or shop selling limoncello in the area. Inside many bars and pasticcerie you’ll be offered a sample of the house-made variety. With the variety and wide availability of good-quality, well-made limoncello, you’ll have plenty of options. Chairing the second panel was Ben Lindsay, director of Garnish Communications, who was joined by Dmitry Mishin, general manager at Honest Burgers, and Josh Powell, head bartender, consultant and drinks writer. This is a privately owned citrus grove near the train station where you can sample the products and buy. The park-like grounds are peaceful and inviting, shaded with lemon-studded arbors and linked together with meandering paths. In addition to limoncello, you can sample a variety of lemon products as well as liqueurs made with fennel, oranges, mandarins, basil, and other creative combinations.