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John D. Taylor’s Velvet Falernum

Rum-based liqueur indigenous to Barbados
Sweetness, spice and almond character
Lends weight and texture to classic rum and wine punches
Essential to many tiki drinks and swizzles
Spice notes complement aged rums in stirred drinks
Produced by famed rum distiller R.L. Seale

Falernum is indigenous to Barbados, where Velvet Falernum is a longtime staple item of its many resorts and bars. The sweetness, spice and almond character of this rum-based liqueur provides weight and texture to classic rum and wine punches. Today, Falernum is a staple for tropical drinks such as swizzles, Zombies, and other Tiki drinks. Try the island favorite with 2 parts aged rum, 3 dashes Angostura and a squeeze of lime. Add to wine and orange juice for a quick, delicious Sangria. John D Taylor’s Velvet Falernum is considered by many as the original Falernum, and is today produced by famed rum distiller R.L. Seale Ltd.

Velvet Falernum’s high sugar weight and supporting flavorings make it ideal for use as an improved simple syrup, adding depth to daiquiris, mojitos, and sangria. The creamy texture from almond is critical to many tiki drinks, and the spice notes compliment aged rums in Old-Fashioned-style cocktails. Splash a little Velvet Falernum on some berries for a quick dessert, or incorporate into coffee or iced tea for an exotic touch.

keeps indefinitely
(50-65ºF)

keeps 2-3 years
(room temp)

pour varies
(n/a)

About R. L. Seale & Co. Ltd.

Famed rum distiller R.L. Seale has been a family-owned business since launching in Barbados in the 1920s. It is currently run by Sir David Seale and his son Richard. Full details

About Rum/Rum Liqueurs

Haus Alpenz’s suite of sugarcane distillates (Scarlet Ibis, Smith & Cross, and Batavia-Arrack van Oosten) represents a unique approach to the world of rum. All of these spirits represent the most flavorful distillates we can find from traditional rum-producing countries (Trinidad, Jamaica and Indonesia, respectively). They are all bottled at modest age (if aged at all) and elevated proof, are unchillfiltered, and have no added sugar. These principles lead to rums that are both expressive and versatile. Additionally, rum is the basis of exotically flavored liqueurs, such as allspice dram, falernum and Swedish punsch, that are essential to tropical and tiki drinks as well as a variety of classic cocktails. Full details

RECIPES See all 36 recipes for this product 36 recipes available at https://alpenz.com/productrecipes-falernum.html

Bajan Legend
Stir with ice:

2 oz Barbados rum

1 oz John D. Taylor’s Velvet Falernum

2 Dashes Angostura Bitters

Stir with ice.

Strain into a double rocks glass.

Garnish with a lime wheel.
Sangria Base
Build in a glass filled with ice:

1 oz John D. Taylor’s Velvet Falernum

1 oz orange juice

3 oz red wine
Génépy Swizzle
(Based on the Chartreuse Swizzle by Marcovaldo Dionysos, San Francisco, California)
Prepare a pilsner glass rinsed with mezcal and filled with crushed ice.

Build in the prepared glass:

1.25 oz Dolin Génépy le Chamois Liqueur

0.5 oz John D. Taylor’s Velvet Falernum

1 oz pineapple juice

0.5 oz lime juice

Swizzle.

Garnish with a pineapple leaf.
Velvet Buckaneer
0.75 oz high proof bourbon

0.75 oz John D. Taylor’s Velvet Falernum

0.5 oz St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram

0.5 oz lime juice

Shake with ice.

Strain into a tall glass filled with crushed ice.

Garnish with mint.

Top with 2-3 oz ginger beer.

Top with 2-3 dashes aromatic bitters.

Garnish with mint.
True Velvet
Build in a flute:

1 sugar cube

4 dashes Angostura Bitters

0.75 oz John D. Taylor’s Velvet Falernum

4 oz dry sparkling wine

Stir.

SKU Vintage Region Origin Desc Cepage % Alc Size/Pack Finish BTL Barcode Cs Barcode Cs Wgt
HZ 8020 NV Barbados BB Rum Liqueur 11.0% 750/12 screwcap 724803001056 724803001883 16.90 kg

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