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The Whistler Beekeepers Select Irish Honey Whiskey Liqueur and Cocktail Recipe

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Today is World Bee Day! By now we all know the important role bees and other pollinators play for people, plants and the planet. To celebrate, The Whistler sent me The Whistler’s “Bee Mine” cocktail kit to raise a glass to these small mighty creatures.

I’ve written about Whistler before, and as a big fan of the brand, I wanted to share my thoughts. This kit was kindly gifted with no obligation to post, and all opinions expressed here are my own. I’ll be sharing my impressions not only of this cocktail, but also of the liqueur itself, which features honey harvested locally from beehives in the Cooney family’s apple orchards. But before we get to the cocktail, let’s start with the liqueur.

Nose: honey, almond and caramel

Palate: creamy, vanilla, honey and candied almonds, butterscotch

Finish: warming honey and butterscotch

ABV: 33% | Cost: $30.99 (750mL)

The liqueur is super creamy right off the bat, then you get honey, vanilla, and candied almond flavors, with a nice butterscotch finish. I expected it to be overly sweet, but it’s beautifully balanced. The honey really stands out in the best way possible. I’ll be purchasing a bottle, as it would be fantastic both in cocktails and in my beloved hot toddies.

For the cocktail recipe, see the photo above for ingredients and step-by-step instructions. For the lavender simple syrup, I used store-bought simple syrup and steeped lavender in it for a couple of hours.

To my surprise, the cocktail is far less sweet than I anticipated. The whiskey and simple syrup are beautifully balanced with the tonic and the subtle earthiness of the lavender. It’s refreshing, gently sweet, and even carries a hint of butterscotch. I kept coming back for another sip. I made one for my husband, and his immediate response was, “Wow.” Afterward, he added that he wished we had more. This recipe is fantastic and perfect for the season. I highly recommend giving it a try.

Cheers!

Note: The contents on my blog are solely my opinion. To me every palate is different! Although I may or may not like a product, I always recommend people to try it and make up their own minds.

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