Goldschlager Cinnamon Schnapps Liqueur, 70 cl

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Besides the seemingly luxurious appearance, the mystery (or thrill) of having to ingest gold flakes adds to Goldschläger’s mysterious appeal. Why? You need to prove if the naysayers are correct about the gold flakes piercing (albeit microscopic) your internal organs to the point where the liqueur would enter directly into your bloodstream and intoxicate you faster than usual. 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. In 1758 Johann Bernhard Berentzen founded a small distillery in Haselünne, Germany. Berentzen schnapps is still made at “The Berentzen Hof” (House of Berentzen). Do you remember your first shot of Goldschläger? I don't. Do you want to know why? Six years ago I was told that the tiny flakes of gold in the liqueur were meant to cut the inside of your throat so that the alcohol could make it into your bloodstream and get you drunk faster. For years I've feared the stuff, picturing dozens of tiny knives slicing into my throat and getting me hammered in twenty minutes flat (I'm a light weight.) If you or someone you know was ever duped by this rumor, I'm here to tell you that it's all a lie.

Diageo sold it off as part of a portfolio of 19 brands to Sazerac Co., which is a US distiller, in November 2018. Properties and Characteristics The German word Goldschläger (" gold beater") [5] refers to the profession of gold leaf makers who beat bars of gold into extremely thin sheets.The table below contains all postcodes on a two day service. Please note all deliveries to Northern Ireland are also on a 3-5 days service. But there’s one ingredient that has stood the test of time: Goldschlager. This cinnamon-flavored liqueur has been a staple in bars around the world for decades, and for good reason.

You can add it to clear rum or vodka to give you a similar taste as Goldschlager, gold flakes, and all. How To Drink Goldschlager Liqueur The gold flakes might appear intimidating if you are drinking this for the first time. But your worries are unwarranted as there’s no unusual ritual to be performed prior to drinking this, like rimming of shot glasses or any chasers needed. Just serve this chilled at all times and you’re all good. 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. Goldschläger, a sweet and syrupy cinnamon liqueur whose popularity peaked in the 1990s, is best known for its titular ingredient — flaked gold. Goldschläger is a Swiss cinnamon schnapps that has tiny, yet visible flakes of gold floating in the liquid. The German word Goldschläger means ‘goldbeater’. Not sure if this will make you more valuable after drinking a few glasses, but it cannot hurt to try. On The NoseSo, gold isn’t a panacea, but is it even safe to ingest? Could it poison you? Does it have any nutritional value? Common Myths and the Medical Effects of Edible Gold This cinnamon whiskey may not be a schnapps, but it makes a great alternative for those who want the cinnamon flavor but also like whiskey. The flavor profile is more like a hot cinnamon candy like the Atomic Fireball. Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey

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 If you’ve ever seen the 2007 coming-of-age teen comedy Superbadstarring Jonah Hill and Michael Cera, you’ve heard of Goldschlager: the liqueur infused with flakes of real gold. In case you were unaware, this wasn’t just a made-up beverage from the movie, but a very real product that you can buy all throughout the world. Goldschlager 87 proof and 107 proof are the only varieties and the only difference is the 107 is bolder because it has a higher alcohol content and the heat from the cinnamon might be a little more intense. Name Yes, Goldschläger is gluten-free. In general, most pure distilled spirits are naturally gluten-free, even if their base component has gluten.These days, cinnamon chewing gum is bearable, but “I still will not touch any cinnamon-flavored alcohol to this day,” says Herron.