John D. Taylor's Velvet Falernum (70cl, 11%)

A rum-based syrup liqueur from Barbados, crafted since the late 1800s and known as the original falernum. It combines sugar cane, fresh lime, almond and warm spices such as clove to create a rich, sweet-spiced profile with a distinctive tropical character. With a silky texture and balanced sweet-tart complexity, it works as both a flavour enhancer and cocktail sweetener in tiki and rum-based drinks. The nose shows lime zest, clove spice, almond and subtle sweetness; the palate is rich and syrupy with sweet citrus, warm spice and nutty undertones; the finish is smooth, sweet and gently spiced.