What is a liqueur "Amarul"?

The liquor "Amarula", appearing on the market in the autumn of 1989, immediately attracted a lot of attention. This can easily be explained. The fact is that the beverage itself belongs to a rare type of cream liqueurs.

Product Description

The birthplace of this product is South Africa. It is here that an elephant tree grows, the fruits of which are the raw materials for the production of alcoholic beverages. This plant is also called "marula". From it and got its name liqueur "Amarulah".

Recently, this product is especially popular. Many people like its sweet taste with caramel flavor. In addition, the liquor "Amarul" is very easy to drink, because it only 17 percent of alcohol. This does not prevent to feel its delicate creamy vanilla flavor with the aroma of fresh fruits and delicate notes of wood. A successful combination of components is complemented by its chemical composition. It turns out that the liqueur "Amarul" in addition to everything else is very useful. It contains a large number of vitamins PP and B2. The overall picture is complemented by a rich mineral composition. The presence of elements such as potassium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium and calcium allows us to talk about the positive effects of the drink on the human body.

How to prepare an African liqueur?

First of all, it is necessary to remember that "Amarula" is a cream liqueur. This partly affects the technology of its manufacture. It all starts with harvesting. Ripe fruit goes to the plant, where they are washed, peeled from thin peel and extracted pits. After that, the mass remains in special tanks for fermentation. As a result of fermentation, alcohol is formed in it, which then enters the next stage of the process - distillation. The resulting liquid is the basis of the future liquor. Then it is poured into oak barrels and left for two years to ripen. At the end of the time, the alcohol-containing composition is mixed with the extract obtained as a result of the infusion of the fruit of the manula. The drink acquires a certain taste and aroma. At the last stage cream is added to it.

So it turns out "Amarula", cream-liqueur from far Africa with an unusual taste and wonderful aroma. After that, it is poured into branded bottles and sent for sale to different countries around the world.

The price of pleasure

Many people are willing to try the liqueur "Amarul". The price for one bottle of this drink is relatively small. True, in Russian stores it is almost nonexistent. Those wishing to purchase this product can be advised to contact a major specialized outlet or go to the airport for Duty Free. There, this liquor is available in bottles of different capacities. The prices for the goods there are quite acceptable.

So, a bottle with a volume of 1.0 liter costs slightly less than 200 rubles, and a similar container of 0.7 liters - 1200-1300 rubles. It is necessary to agree that this is not enough for a quality and rare drink. In order not to buy a fake, you must carefully consider the goods. Firstly, it is in the original bottle made to order. On it in the upper and lower part there are relief embossings with the name of the goods. Secondly, the label must necessarily show an elephant. It is a kind of symbol of the continent and the product itself. Thirdly, each bottle has a golden lace, which resembles a hussar's aiguillette. Knowing all this, to confuse the product is almost impossible.

Customer Reviews

How do consumers perceive a product called "Amarula" (liqueur)? Reviews of those who still managed to try it can be divided into two camps. The first of them are satisfied with everything and consider the drink as ideal. They like its light chocolate color, as well as the refined taste of cream, vanilla and juicy fruit.

It has a slightly viscous consistency, but it's pretty easy to drink. As a gastronomic supplement, various fruit desserts, ice cream or coffee are ideal. The second part of the buyers thinks the product is too sweet. In their opinion, it can be used only as a component for preparing complex drinks such as cocktails. Of course, this option is also possible. Some drinking establishments purchase this liqueur with special pleasure. But whatever you say, you want to try this drink for everyone. His fame spread far from his native places. Now it takes the second place after the famous Baileys liquor. And this in itself speaks volumes.