El Hispano - Jalapeño Liqueur - 30%
El Hispano is a brand of Mexican liqueurs produced by the family-owned Casa Tarasco distillery. The distillery has been operating since 1907 and specializes in the sugarcane distillate known as "Charanda." These liqueurs are inspired by ancestral recipes, passed down and modernized, initially intended for family or local consumption. They are bottled for the first time for BBC Spirits after an on-site tasting.
El Hispano Jalapeño is a sugarcane spirit made from molasses distilled in a column still. Fresh seedless jalapeños are then added to the vat along with the spirit to macerate for 45 to 60 days. After this maceration, the liquid is then filtered and the alcohol content is reduced with pure water. Brown sugar is added at the end of the process.
" A bold liqueur that blends the sweetness of brown sugar with the vegetal warmth of fresh jalapeño. On the palate, the balance is subtle: sweet attack, spicy rise, warm and lingering finish. Enjoy on its own, chilled, or as a twist on a classic cocktail like a Margarita or Bloody Mary."