Cream Liqueur

Liqueurs are the most colorful category in the vast family of spirits. Often literally so, as the essence of liqueurs is to steep (extract) various fruits, herbs, or even seeds, spices, and flowers in a base spirit, and then add some sweetness to achieve the perfect flavor harmony. The color in liqueurs is a direct result of this steeping process; it's like making tea or coffee, but instead of water, you use alcohol and sweeten it with sugar. The tradition of making liqueurs dates back to the ancient times when we first discovered the technique of distillation, and we've been making liqueurs ever since.

In Hungary, Fütyülős liqueurs play a significant role in the category, constantly surprising consumers with new, bold, and exotic flavors, thanks to the brand's innovative approach.

Among the liqueur categories, the herbal liqueur group is one of the most distinctive. We can boldly claim that this is where the conscious use of alcohol began, when our ancestors realized that alcohol was an excellent solvent and that the active ingredients of plants could be easily transformed into medicine through this method. There was just one problem to solve: these herbal extracts were often too bitter, and they made them drinkable by adding sweet plant parts, but mostly sugar. This bitter taste can eventually be accustomed to and even loved! Nowadays, herbal liqueurs are primarily consumed for their enjoyment, with the medicinal effect being secondary…

The most famous herbal liqueurs, including Unicum, stand out for their barrel aging process, which is not common in the world of liqueurs.

Liqueurs are most often consumed after meals, either on their own or as a base for cocktails. The major types include: Herbal/spice liqueur, Fruit liqueur, Cream liqueur, Orange liqueur, Lemon liqueur.