Drinking The World

Flag Hill Sugar Maple Liqueur is 25% abv. / 50 proof and is produced and bottled in New Hampshire from New Hampshire maple syrup blended with General John Stark Vodka. The vodka used for the base is interesting in that it is made from apples, not grain or potatoes, and is a triple distilled spirit.

The color is that of a very light golden maple syrup. The aroma is very light and composed of a warm, caramel and toffee base, with hints of butter and sweet fruit. I couldn't detect any maple at all. the taste is very intriguing. First a mild hit of maple, followed by buttery tones and caramel that meld with the maple, changing it into a sweet, warm tasting elixir that is hard to describe, but maple isn't what comes to mind. The more I sip the more of a buttery toffee, caramel, butterscotch taste there is. It's nice, but very mild and not an overwhelming liqueur.

They more I drank, the more I liked it. It's a flavor that grows on you. I compared it side by side to the Sortilège I wrote about not long ago and while they are similar to each other they definitely have there own separate identities. If you are looking for a nice liqueur that is different from most then you should try Flag Hill Sugar Maple Liqueur.