Liqueurs
Small batch. Big flavour.
You’ve steeped, spiced, sweetened and fine-tuned — now it’s time to pour.
The Liqueurs category is where creativity meets chemistry. From citrus and coffee to honey, herbal and cream liqueurs, it’s all about balance, boldness, and a clean finish.
Bring your best bottle. The judges are ready.
Liquors and Spirits
O1.1: White Spirits
Includes White Vodka, Gin, White Rum, and Tequila. Typically up to 40% alcohol by volume. Vodka: white, fermented grain aroma. Gin: white, juniper berry aroma. White Rum: white, sweet and sugary. Tequila: light amber, sting of cactus.
O1.2: Dark Spirits
Includes Whiskey, Bourbon, Dark Rum, and Brandy. Typically up to 40% alcohol by volume. Whiskey: light amber, bracken of the Highlands aroma. Bourbon: dark amber, smoky oak wood. Dark Rum: dark, caramelised cane sugar. Brandy: gold amber, mellow oaky grapes.
O2: Fruit Schnapps
A type of strong alcoholic beverage made by fermenting fruit or fruit juice and then distilling it. It is a distilled spirit made from real fruit rather than flavoured neutral grain alcohol.
- Ingredients: Typically made from apples, pears, plums, cherries, apricots, or other fruits. The fruit is fermented and then distilled.
- Flavour: Dry and strong, with natural fruit flavours. Not sweet like liqueurs — true fruit schnapps is more akin to fruit brandy.
- Clarity: Usually clear, although some may have a faint hue depending on the fruit used.
- Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Typically ranges from 30% to 40% ABV.
O4.1: Essence Base Liqueur
A highly flavoured sweetened spirit intended to be consumed after a meal. Includes all liqueurs made from essences. The alcohol must be in balance with the sugar and flavour. Should be full bodied and fortified with the alcohol level being appropriate to the style and a minimum of 22% alcohol by volume.
O4.2: Natural Ingredients Liqueur
A highly flavoured sweetened spirit intended to be consumed after a meal. Includes all liqueurs made from fruits, herbs, spices and any other natural ingredients. The alcohol must be in balance with the sugar and flavour. Should be full bodied and fortified with the alcohol level being appropriate to the style and a minimum of 22% alcohol by volume.
O4.3: Cream Based Liqueur
A highly flavoured sweetened spirit with a cream or dairy base. May include natural and/or essences for flavour. The alcohol must be in balance with the sugar and flavour. Should be full bodied and fortified with the alcohol level being appropriate to the style and a minimum of 22% alcohol by volume.
