PR Peach Whisky Liqueur Essence 20 ml

PR Peach Whisky Liqueur Essence 20 ml

Picture a veranda, a rocking chair and a misted glass in which the ice is slowly melting into something golden, sweet and fruity. Whisky liqueur with peach belongs in exactly that scene. It is a style that unites the vanilla and spice of whisky with the juicy sweetness of stone fruit, and it has come to be loved precisely because it is so relaxed: no ceremony, no rules, just a glass of something that tastes good.

Peach with whisky is soft enough to drink neat, fruity enough to mix with and characterful enough that you really do notice the whisky. It is an excellent way in for anyone curious about whisky who usually finds it too stern – and a pleasant change for those already converted.

Colour & Appearance

The finished liqueur has a warm golden brown colour with peach-coloured flecks of light, like pale honey or cold tea. It is clear and lightly syrupy.

Nose

The nose brings two worlds together. Ripe peach and apricot come first, juicy and sweet, and behind them the vanilla, toffee and toasted oak of the whisky. A touch of cinnamon, nutmeg and orange peel spices the whole.

Palate

The palate begins fruity, with peach in syrup and dried apricot, then glides across into whisky territory: vanilla, butter toffee, a little corn sweetness and toasted oak. The spices – cinnamon, clove, a pinch of pepper – give a warming prickle in the middle that stops the liqueur from becoming ingratiating. The sweetness is soft and round, more honey than sugar, and the mouthfeel is smooth. The whisky note is mild but clear all the way through, like a warm bass line beneath the fruit.

Finish

The finish is medium in length and warming. The peach withdraws slowly and leaves vanilla, oak and spice behind, with a last fruity glint of apricot.

How to Use

The essence is mixed with vodka or neutral spirit and sugar. 20 ml makes 750 ml of finished liqueur. Instructions are on the label.

Serving Suggestions

• Neat in a small glass, at room temperature.
• On the rocks with a wedge of peach or a piece of orange peel.
• As a simple mixed drink with ginger ale or cola and a wedge of lime.
• With iced tea, lemon and plenty of ice in a large glass.
• In a Whiskey Sour where the liqueur replaces the sugar syrup.

About the Essence

Peach with whisky belongs to the PR (Prestige) series and is made for lazy summer evenings, barbecues and every occasion when an ordinary whisky feels too serious. It also works nicely as a sweet, smoke-free contrast in marinades and glazes for the grill – try it brushed over spare ribs.

The liqueur is easy to like and easy to vary, and tends to run out sooner than you think. The essence is also available in 25 litres for those who produce on a larger scale.