Bols Crème de Cacao Brown Liqueur, 50cl

Bols Crème de Cacao Brown Liqueur is a dark chocolate liqueur from the Netherlands, bottled at 24% ABV in a 50cl size. Clear and reddish-brown in the glass, it pairs intense dark chocolate with a clear note of orange, softened by sugar and a trace of vanilla. It is a dependable back-bar staple for chocolate cocktails and dessert serves.

About the brand

Bols is a Dutch liqueur brand produced by Lucas Bols in the Netherlands. According to Difford’s Guide, the brand began making a cacao liqueur in the nineteenth century, when cacao was still a new and exotic ingredient. The dark version is distinct from Bols Crème de Cacao White, which is the lighter, white-chocolate style.

How it’s made

Difford’s Guide says the liqueur is flavoured with a hot percolation of cacao beans, which draws the chocolate character from the beans into the spirit. The result is a clear but dark reddish-brown liqueur, with orange notes and a little sugar to balance the natural bitterness of the cacao.

Tasting notes

• Nose: Intense dark chocolate with prominent orange and a faint hint of vanilla.
• Palate: Bitter dark chocolate and orange zest, softened by sugar and a little vanilla.
• Finish: Slight spice, then a long, bitter chocolate finish with a trace of orange.

How to enjoy it

Bols Crème de Cacao Brown is made for mixing, and Difford’s Guide lists dozens of cocktails that call for dark crème de cacao. It can also be served over ice as a simple after-dinner drink, or stirred into coffee for a richer, chocolate-led cup.

Details

• Type: Crème de cacao (brown chocolate liqueur)
• Region / origin: Netherlands
• Producer: Lucas Bols
• ABV: 24%
• Volume: 50cl

Please drink responsibly. This product is intended for customers aged 18 and over.