John D. Taylor Velvet Falernum Liqueur (11%)

John D. Taylor Velvet Falernum is a Barbados falernum liqueur at 11% ABV, first made in the late 1800s and still produced by R.L. Seale & Co. It is a spiced syrup liqueur built on Barbados rum and sweetened with cane sugar. The flavouring comes from lime peel, almond, clove, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon and cardamom, giving a velvety, syrupy texture. It is used in tiki drinks, rum swizzles, punches and a Bajan Corn 'n Oil, and works as a spiced sweetener in daiquiris or stirred drinks. The nose is candied lime and clove, with nutmeg, cinnamon, lemon thyme and allspice. The palate is rich and spicy, with lime cordial, toasted almond and clove. It finishes sweet and warming, with lime and aromatic spice.