Becherovka Original Herbal Liqueur vs Iichiko Silhouette Shochu
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Iichiko Silhouette Shochu currently starts £0.50 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £25.49 | £24.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Becherovka | — |
| Type | Other Spirits | Other Spirits |
| Size | 700ml | 700ml |
| Where to buy |
Becherovka Original Herbal Liqueur
Becherovka Original is an iconic Czech herbal liqueur produced in Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad) for over 200 years. Its timeless taste is based on a secret recipe - a balanced mix of approximately 20 herbs and spices from all over the world. This unique blend creates a pleasant bitter-sweet taste and the prominent golden colour that has made Becherovka famous. The original Czech liqueur from the famous spa town of Carlsbad, Becherovka contains no artificial preservatives, colourants, or emulsifiers. Why You'll Love It This is the original Czech herbal liqueur with a heritage dating back to 1807. Becherovka's timeless taste has remained proudly unchanged for over 200 years, crafted according to a secret recipe known only to a select few. The balanced mix of approximately 20 herbs and spices from around the world creates a unique flavour profile that's both bitter and sweet. The liqueur is completely natural, containing no artificial preservatives, colourants, or emulsifiers. The production takes place in Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad), a famous Czech spa town, adding to the liqueur's heritage and authenticity. This is Czech tradition in a bottle. Production & Heritage Produced by Jan Becher - Karlovarská Becherovka in Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad), Czech Republic, since 1807. Made from a secret recipe containing approximately 20 herbs and spices sourced from around the world. The unique production process creates the distinctive bitter-sweet taste and golden colour. Contains no artificial preservatives, colourants, or emulsifiers. 38% ABV. Tasting Notes Prominent golden colour. Initially you will feel a prominent bitter taste with dominant notes of clove and cinnamon on your palate. After swallowing, the real strength of herbs appears combined with bitter orange and a sweet aftertaste. The flavour profile is complex, balanced, and distinctive. Serving Suggestion Becherovka tastes great on its own - the perfect serve requires ice-cold Becherovka in a frozen shot glass. It is also a perf
Iichiko Silhouette Shochu
Iichiko Silhouette Shochu is a delicately aromatic honkaku shochu made from 100% barley, offering a smooth and versatile expression of Japan’s native spirit. Distilled at the family-run Sanwa Shurui distillery in Oita Prefecture on Kyushu, this shochu reflects over 500 years of traditional craftsmanship. It is produced using two-row barley and fermented with koji, then distilled under low pressure to preserve its subtle character. The result is a clear, crisp spirit with a gentle aroma of lemon zest, lychee, and ripe peach. On the palate, it reveals a soft sweetness layered with almond, orange blossom, and a hint of thyme, finishing with a barley-forward earthiness and a whisper of cinnamon. Iichiko Silhouette is light-bodied and food-friendly, traditionally enjoyed straight, on the rocks, or mixed with soda, fruit juice, oolong tea, or matcha. Its clean profile and understated elegance make it an ideal base for low-alcohol cocktails and a gateway into the world of premium Japanese shochu.
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