Cordial vs Liqueur: What’s the Difference?

Updated August 2026. “Cordial” is not a separate US distilled-spirits class from liqueur. is the liqueur / cordial standard: a flavored distilled spirit with added sugar (and optional coloring) bottled at not less than 30° proof (15% alcohol by volume) in most cases. Brand pages may say cordial or liqueur. Baileys Original prints 17% official. … Read more

What Does Elderflower Liqueur Taste Like?

Updated August 2026. Elderflower-liqueur taste is not a TTB class. These bottles sit under St-Germain is one SKU; official pages omit ABV. Trade tiles often print 20%. Other elderflower liqueurs vary. Floral talk is bar English. A 1.5-ounce pour at 20% would be half of one NIAAA drink if that neck is 20%. Related: St-Germain … Read more

What Does St-Germain Taste Like?

Updated July 2026. St-Germain taste is not a TTB class. Official FAQ: French elderflower liqueur (Sambucus nigra) at 20% ABV / 40 proof, with notes of peach, pear, citrus, and honeysuckle. Color may shift after opening; the brand recommends six months. Liqueurs sit under A 1.5-ounce pour at 20% is half of one NIAAA drink. … Read more