"There's no denying that Baileys Irish Cream is an iconic dessert spirit. But Baileys is just one of dozens of dessert spirits worth having in your liquor cabinet. We sampled and ranked 19 dessert spirits that aren't Baileys to help you find unique flavors for after-dinner drinks. We were looking for a dessert spirit that offers a complex, well-balanced flavor profile without being cloyingly sweet."
"According to our ranking, Metcalfe's Vermont maple cream liqueur came out on top. Metcalfe's Vermont maple cream liqueur is made with locally sourced Vermont maple syrup and has won a panoply of medals in national spirits competitions for Vermont Distillery. It has a maple-forward flavor without being overly sweet, balanced by the buttery, smooth cream. With a respectable 17% ABV, Metcalfe's Vermont maple cream liqueur has the complex alcoholic undertones without leaving an alcoholic burn."
Nineteen dessert spirits excluding Baileys were sampled and ranked to identify unique after-dinner flavors that avoid cloying sweetness. Metcalfe's Vermont maple cream liqueur placed highest for its maple-forward flavor sourced from Vermont maple syrup and for winning multiple national competition medals. The maple taste is balanced by buttery smooth cream and restrained sweetness, with a 17% ABV that provides complexity without harsh alcoholic burn. The liqueur is very sippable neat or over ice and functions as a substitute for Irish cream in many mixed drinks. It closely resembles pure maple syrup flavor without producing an excessive sugar rush.
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