Caleño Dark and Spicy

Some interesting blending but lacking in real punch

2.5/5
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ABV:

0%

Typical Price:

£18.00

Review

This is the follow up to Caleño’s Light and Zesty and I think it’s a much more interesting drink. It’s still lacking a real depth and kick – it’s not being quite brave enough with what it does with the ingredients – but there are some intriguing flavours meeting here. The coconut, vanilla and lime offset the pineapple rather effectively and come together to create an almost mentholated feel in the finish – my memory bank is dredging up Murray mints. The trouble for me is that, pleasant as it is, none of it is quite enough. The tonic is doing most of the heavy lifting in giving the drink punch, and these sets of flavours are very much just piggy-backing along. I’m underwhelmed.

Makers Notes

Caleño Dark & Spicy is a golden and spicy distillation, packed with tropical notes of pineapple and coconut, combined with a light ginger spice, smooth vanilla notes and hints of fresh lime.

Tasting Notes

  • Colour: Dark caramel
  • Taste: Interesting blend of sweet tropical fruits and darker spiciness

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Other Drinkers' Ratings

Type
Spirits
ABV achieved by
Steam distillation
Origin
Bristol UK
Producer
Caleño
Bottle size (ml)
500ml
Vegan
Yes
Colour
Dark brown
Principal ingredients
Water, Glycerine, Botanical extracts and distillates including Pineapple, Coconut, Kola Nut & Black Cardamom. Natural flavourings, Colour: Caramel, Acid: Citric, Preservatives: Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Fermented
No
Distilled
Yes
Flavours
Ginger, lime and vanilla
Sugars
No
Shelf Life
No need to refrigerate, 3 months at room temp or up to a year in the fridge

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