Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur (75cl, 40%)

Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur is a Sicilian liqueur made from Sanguinello blood oranges. Created by Master Distiller Lesley Gracie, it is built from three separate small-batch distillates: one from the orange flesh, one from the peels and one from local Sicilian lemons. The oranges are grown in Sicily, where volcanic soil and Mediterranean sun produce fruit with deep ruby flesh. The result is a full-bodied 40% ABV spirit with more weight and complexity than many fruit liqueurs. On the nose there are freshly peeled blood orange, orange blossom honey and lemon zest. The palate is velvety and fruit-forward, with whole blood orange, ripe apricot, bitter orange tartness, clove and cinnamon. The finish is notably dry, with lingering bitter orange peel and a faint spice note.