Botanika Angelica Lemon Liqueur (75cl, 35%)

A Polish lemon liqueur at 35% ABV, made on a Chopin Rye Vodka base with hand-squeezed lemon macerate and artesian well water. It is never oak-rested and is bottled bright and creamy. The lemon and orange expressions skip the 50-year-old Polish oak vats used elsewhere in the range, keeping the focus on brightness rather than wood. The official description mentions candied Meyer lemon, jasmine and honeysuckle. Clear, bright yellow in the glass. The nose is clean and bright, with freshly squeezed lemons, jasmine and honeysuckle. The palate is soft and creamy, with warm citrus and candied Meyer lemon, plus a hint of nutmeg. The finish is medium-long and acidic, with a bright lemon aftertaste.