The Spirits Business
Gold Medal · Global Speciality Masters 2025
Gold Medal at the Global Speciality Masters 2025. slow-roasted hazelnut, judged for depth and authenticity.
Category
Flavoured Spirits. Nut
Gold · 2025
Flavoured
Roasted Hazelnut
Toasted, nutty, warm.
Espresso-bar warmth in a glass. The autumn-evening bottle.
- ABV
- 30%
- Format
- 50ml · 700ml
- Method
- Infused and cold rested
Pricing
50ml · 30% ABV£3.50
700ml · 30% ABV£28.99
Quick summary
Roasted hazelnuts infused into our ultra smooth base spirit, rested cold until the oil and sweetness settle. A dessert house favourite. Autumn in a glass.
House Character
Despite its praline depth, this is a true infused spirit rather than a liqueur, with no cream and no syrup-thick body. Naturally dairy free, gluten free and vegan friendly, it stays beautifully light on the palate.
- Not a liqueur
- No creamy body
- Dairy free
- Gluten free
- Vegan friendly
- Light to drink
What people expect
The honest reframe.
People often expect a nut-flavoured spirit to taste artificial or syrup-sweet. Roasted Hazelnut is a real infusion — toasted, oily, balanced, never sticky.
What people experience
What it actually tastes like.
Aroma
Freshly toasted hazelnuts, brown butter, a soft cocoa lift.
Flavour
Rich praline, gentle caramel, a clean nutty oil that reads as real.
Mouthfeel
Round and warm, never heavy — there's no cream or thickener.
Finish
Smooth, dessert-sweet, lingering brown butter.
Who this is for
If this sounds like you — try a bottle.
- ✓Espresso-martini drinkers
- ✓Whisky-curious gift buyers who want something easier
- ✓Anyone who orders Frangelico-style serves at restaurants
- ✓Coffee lovers
- ✓Autumn / winter hosts
Best ways to enjoy
Pour it like this.
Neat
From the freezer in a small glass with an orange peel twist.
Cocktail
Hazelnut Espresso Martini: 40ml Hazelnut · 25ml fresh espresso · 10ml coffee liqueur · shake hard, strain into a coupe.
Mixer
30ml stirred into hot black coffee or hot chocolate.
Over ice
50ml over a large cube with a peel of orange.
Food pairings
Real food, not generic suggestions.
- Tiramisu or affogato
- Dark chocolate truffles
- Pecan tart or salted caramel brownie
- Aged Gouda
- Vanilla ice cream with espresso poured over
Award Winning Bottle
All recognition →
Frequently asked questions
Everything people ask before buying.
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