Liquor 43 Cuarenta Y Tres 31.0% 1,0 l

Spain is not without reason the most popular destination for many Europeans. In addition to the warm temperatures, the endless coastline, as well as culinary experiences such as paella, the country is experienced in making delicious wines and outstanding spirits on top of that.

One of these special drops calls itself Liqueur 43 Cuarenta Y Tres, which is manufactured and bottled in a small port town in the southeast of the country in the Diego Zamora de calm in Cartagena. 

But where did the interesting name of this spirit come from? Liqueur or Licor 43 Cuarenta Y Tres describes not only the alcohol but also the ingredients of the liqueur. It is specifically referring to the 43 different herbs which are necessary for the production of this premium liqueur. 

The Licor 43 Cuarenta Y Tres is said to have an over 1000-year origin of the creation of the original recipe of this liqueur. For generations this recipe was further refined and developed to remove all imperfections until it was perfected in 1924.

Since then, this spirit with the still existing formulation is manufactured and now exported worldwide in over 60 countries. Germany has almost the biggest demand. The manufacturer produces over a million bottles each year in the Federal Republic exports since 2008.

The exact individual ingredients are kept in the strictest confidence and allow only guesses. It is clear on tasting that the spirit is make up mostly of sweet spices of which the vanilla pods especially dominate, citrus and other fruit like apple. The finish is fresh, long and fruity.

On opening a bottle the Liqueur 43 Cuarenta Y Tres, the aroma is especially fruity, tangy, creamy and spicy.

This yellow golden colored Licor 43 or liqueur 43 Cuarenta Y Tres is very popular especially in the bar scene. It is rarely enjoyed pure, but rather consumed with ice cubes and high-fat milk, as a so-called mother's milk drink. Some add the liqueur to expresso coffee with ice. Give it a try over vanilla ice cream with banana.

This light bodied liqueur is also often the alcoholic foundation for interesting cocktails. Friends and lovers of fruity tastes like to mix the Licor 43 with pineapple, Maracuya or orange juice. 

The Liqueur 43 Cuarenta Y Tres won a silver medal in 2014 at the International Wine and Spirits Competition.

Conclusion of the liqueur 43 Cuarenta Y Tres:

The Liqueur 43 Cuarenta Y Tres is the epitome of a sweet summer liqueur which blends in particular well with milk and various fruit juices. This liqueur is one which is particularly handy to have for spontaneous visits by friends and relatives. They will thank you!