De Kuyper Triple Sec Liqueur, 50cl (Package may vary)

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Sec' is French for dry so 'triple sec' literally means 'triple dry', perhaps a reference to the triple distillation of the base alcohol, so originally indicating a high-quality liqueur, and the flavour being provided by the skins of bitter [dry] rather than sweet oranges. However, Cointreau claims to have originated the term triple sec and say it is a reference to the three types of peel used in their liqueur: dried bitter peels, dried sweet peels and fresh sweet peels. And that 'sec' relates to the fact that Cointreau had a lower sugar content as the brand's higher quality spirit required less sugar compared to competitors that used more sugar to soften their rough spirits. Vibrant toffee Liviko found success in the Toffee/Caramel round, securing a Gold medal for Vana Tallinn Toffee Caramel. The judges said the alcohol was “quite pronounced”, complemented by “vibrant toffee and milk caramel notes”. Cointreau has a stronger, smoother and more complex flavor vs Triple Sec. It’s slightly more expensive and higher in alcohol level. When to use it? Always. Make it your default and use it in any recipe that calls for a Triple Sec, like the Margarita, Sidecar and Cosmo. Two Gold medals were also awarded to Aldi’s Ballycastle Chocolate & Clementine Cream Liqueur, and Ballycastle Espresso Martini Cream Liqueur. The final heat of the day was dedicated to Vegan liqueurs, and living up to the Gold standard was Vana Tallinn Coconut. The product was found to have a “vibrant coconut aroma”, leading to a “bold, creamy palate with powerful coconut on the finish”.

The liqueur is colorless and usually contains between 20% and 40% ABV. The flavor of Triple Sec is intensely zesty, orangy, and citric.All triple secs are not the same. Read the ingredients list on the label so you know just what is in that bottle of triple sec. You might be surprised at finding extra sugar or sweeteners and a few ingredients that you can't pronounce. Cointreau and Triple Sec are orange liqueurs with several key differences (and one is also the name of the style of liqueur). Here’s a breakdown: Cointreau overview

The Dutch East India Trading Companyproduced orange liqueur in the Caribbean. They called their liqueur, made by steeping dried orange peels, Curaçao- after the island.

Completing the Master run in this round was De Kuyper’s Mandarine Napoléon, which was “rich, honeyed, with lovely deep Cognac notes”. Aldi Stores (Australia) collected top awards for its O’Donnells Christmas Pudding Country Cream, and O’Donnells Tiramisu. The Christmas Pudding bottling was “spot on Christmas-pudding-spice and raisin”, while the Tiramisu entry had a “beautiful nose – exactly like tiramisu”, leading to “chocolate, coffee, dessert” flavours on the palate. “Flipping delicious,” enthused Pamplin.