Goldschlager Cinnamon Schnapps Liqueur, 70 cl

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Teichenné has been making schnapps since 1956 when Juan Teichenné Senaux founded his distillery in the small Spanish village of L’Arboç. In this time they have clearly learned a thing or two about quality schnapps, and it shows. You don’t become the barman’s favourite for nothing.

Cinnamon schnapps and cinnamon whiskey liqueurs are not the same! However, they are often listed as an alternative or comparison. Goldschlager cinnamon schnapps is a clear, neutrally sweetened liquor whereas cinnamon whiskey is dark. While drinking gold may seem like the ultimate luxury, the metal actually has no taste whatsoever and adds nothing to the flavor profile of this schnapps, or any other food that it’s in. It is said that Goldschläger was an imitation of the original liqueur produced by the German firm Danzig-the Goldwasser, which was produced in 1606. Although the gold flakes weren’t part of the original recipe, they were just added because they were thought to be capable of aiding in the treatment of certain illnesses. Instead, they seem to just act as a mere symbol of branding and, probably, a perceived sense of luxury. In the end, the move seems to be a very effective marketing strategy.It’s best to do your research on anything you consume if you have celiac disease or a gluten allergy. Interesting Facts & Myths Goldschlager is the only alcohol with gold flakes The flavor profile is a bit different as well since Goldschlager tends to have an original taste, while cinnamon whiskey tastes more like cinnamon-flavored whiskey. Most of the cinnamon-flavored distilled spirits are labeled schnapps, and on a rare occasion you might find a “cinnamon liqueur”. They’re basically the same thing. That being said, there are a decent handful of companies that make cinnamon schnapps. Goldschlager translates from German to “goldbeater” regarding the profession of beating bars of gold into thin sheets of leaf, which is used in Goldschlager.

The first accounts of edible gold in Europe are from around the Middle Ages when they would use gold leaf as food decoration as well as for medicinal purposes. During the Renaissance in Europe, Paracelsus, the so-called “father of modern pharmacology,” was known to have used gold in a variety of pills and powders for medicinal purposes. Ultimately, the question of whether one spirit is better than the other comes down to personal preference. If you like a strong cinnamon flavor with a fiery burn then Goldschläger might be your preferred choice; however if you're looking for something smoother and easier to drink then Fireball could be better suited for you. The Taste of Goldschläger Begins syrupy and sweet then becomes a sizzle of pepper, cinnamon and other warming chilli-like spices. The mid-palate just adds more fuel to the fire! The finish is peppery and sweet cinnamon. Oh Boy. Summary

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The classic Goldschläger is 87 proof (43.5% alcohol by volume) and is most often found in its 750 ml clear bell-shaped bottle. It can also be found in 50ml, 200ml, 375ml, and 1L-sized bottles. Again, it’s not a schnapps, but it works when you need it. People love the flavor profile because of the blast of cinnamon and subtle hints of apple juice and pepper. Schlenkerla Barrel Aged Smoked Malt Schnapps is the Schlenkerla smoked beer brewery’s interpretation of whisky, in schnapps form! DeKuyper Hot Damn cinnamon schnapps has more of a Red Hots or Big Red cinnamon gum flavor to it. Hiram Walker Cinnamon Schnapps

Schnapps is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented fruits, herbs, and spices which are then distilled to extract a pure form of the alcohol. Modern schnapps adds additional flavours such as mint, chocolate, and even butterscotch. In 1758 Johann Bernhard Berentzen founded a small distillery in Haselünne, Germany. Berentzen schnapps is still made at “The Berentzen Hof” (House of Berentzen). The ancient Egyptians ingested gold because they believed it had divine powers and that it could purify the mind, body, and spirit. Alchemists in ancient Egypt created medicines and elixirs using gold, and it’s believed that Cleopatra would ingest gold every night, as well as take baths with gold and use facemasks of pure gold. When industry veteran Bo Wayne, 54, got his first bartending gig in 1993 at a gay bar in New York City’s East Village, it was “the city of Goldschläger,” he says, referring to the Swiss cinnamon liqueur’s prominence.Adrian hasn’t had Goldschläger since that epic party, she says, but “would love to revisit it as an after-dinner sipper now.” Goldwasser, a liqueur infused with 23-karat gold instead (1 less karat than Goldschlager), was first created in 1606 and soon became a favorite of legendary Russian czars Peter the Great and Katherine the Great. Some have claimed that the tradition of ingesting gold was meant to bring health benefits. Others have claimed that drinking this edible gold is actually very unsafe and could even cause death in some cases. Another common myth surrounding Goldschlager is that the flakes can lacerate your esophagus or your stomach lining, causing you to get drunk way faster. This is entirely untrue. If you’ve ever touched gold leaf before, it is extremely soft and malleable, and there’s absolutely no way it could cause internal lacerations.