John D. Taylor's Velvet Falernum Herbal Liqueur 750ml

From the sun-soaked shores of Barbados comes this essential cocktail ingredient that brings the Caribbean to your glass. Velvet Falernum is more than just a mixer—it's a complex liqueur infused with island spices, almonds, ginger, cloves, and lime that has been indispensable to tropical cocktails since the 1890s. John D. Taylor's version remains the gold standard, crafted to the original recipe that has made it a back-bar staple from Bridgetown to Brooklyn. This is liquid Caribbean sunshine, bottled for your mixing pleasure.

The appearance is crystal clear, belying the complexity within. The nose is immediately exotic—lime zest and fresh ginger dominate, supported by warm clove, allspice, and a subtle almond note that adds depth. There's a perfumed quality from the island spices that transports you to spice markets and rum shops. On the palate, the liqueur is sweet but balanced, with the lime providing necessary acidity to cut through the sugar. Ginger adds a slight heat, while the clove and almond create a warming, almost Christmas-like spice blend.

This bottle is essential for anyone serious about tropical cocktails. It's the secret ingredient in a proper Corn 'n' Oil, adds complexity to Mai Tais, and creates the distinctive flavor in a Royal Bermuda Yacht Club. Beyond tiki drinks, creative bartenders use it to add Caribbean flair to unexpected cocktails. The low alcohol content makes it more of a syrup than a spirit, but its impact on drinks is profound. Having this bottle means you're ready to create authentic tropical cocktails that transport drinkers to white sand beaches with every sip. It's proof that sometimes the best spirits are the ones that make others shine.