Galliano L'Autentico Liqueur (75cl, 42.3%)

Galliano L'Autentico is an Italian herbal liqueur created in Livorno in 1896 by Arturo Vaccari and now owned by Lucas Bols. It is bottled at 42.3% ABV in a 750ml bottle and is sweeter and stronger than most liqueurs. Vanilla is its hallmark top note, handled and infused separately before blending, over around 30 botanicals including Mediterranean anise, star anise, juniper, musk yarrow, lavender, peppermint, cinnamon and vanilla. It is sold in a tall, fluted bottle inspired by a Roman column. The liqueur is golden yellow with a light green hue. Peppermint sweets, anise, juniper and delicate vanilla show on the nose, followed by anise and peppermint, then fresh herbs with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and citrus on the palate. The finish is lingering and smooth, with vanilla, refreshing peppermint and spice.