"Gagliano" (liqueur): reviews of the taste of the drink

2024 Author: Isabella Gilson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:14

All connoisseurs of good alcohol and lovers of a variety of exquisite cocktails are familiar with the unforgettable taste of Galliano liqueur. The original drink is one of the most famous Italian liqueurs and enjoys well-deserved popularity among gourmets. Details about the liquor (composition, history, production) you will find below.

The history of the drink

Galliano is a liqueur that came to us from Italy, or rather from the city of Livorno, located in the province of Tuscany. Back in 1896, Arturo Vaccari, one of the Italian masters of distillation and brandy producers, came up with a recipe for a drink that was destined to become popular in the future. The liquor got its name "Gagliano" in honor of the hero of the first Italo-Ethiopian war, which then had just died down in the country, Giuseppe Galliano. The major of the Italian army tragically died on the battlefield, fighting for the well-being of his native country. For 44 days, the commander's garrison held the siege of the fortress, repelling the attacks of the huge Ethiopian army.

Composition of the liqueur "Gagliano"

First of allbuyers pay attention to the amazing color of "Gagliano", the liquor seems to shimmer with gold. This shade was not chosen in vain, it symbolizes the era of the gold rush, because it was in the 19th century that it swept different parts of the world, and many Italians then also caught fire with a passion for the noble metal. And what does the drink consist of?

In the production of liqueur, more than thirty different herbs, berries, spices, and plants are used. The exact recipe is kept secret and available only to a very narrow circle of people, and is currently owned by the Lucas Bols liquor company. However, you can easily distinguish notes of citrus, lavender, spicy anise and ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon in the drink. And vanilla, clearly showing through in taste, is the main difference between "Gagliano" and similar drinks. The taste is distinctly sweet, with an admixture of zest and vanilla, and the strength of the liquor is 30%.

Drink production

Liquor "Gagliano", the taste of which will not leave indifferent connoisseurs of alcoholic beverages, goes through several stages of production. The ingredients of the drink are divided into several groups, each of which goes through different preparation processes. The groups differ in the time of infusion and distillation, they are all located in separate containers. Thus, we can safely say that technologically the production of liquor is a very complex process.

Only after all the ingredients are ready, they are combined together, after whichmixed with alcohol and sugar syrup. The distillation process takes place using alcohol from cereals. The already blended drink is infused and aged for some time, after which it is corked into bottles. "Gagliano" is a liquor bottled in a container of a unique shape, recognizable at first sight, because the bottles are made in the form of Roman columns. By the way, liquor is not liked for this feature: the bottles are very high and often do not fit on the bar shelf.

Modifications of the liqueur "Gagliano"

The classic vanilla version of L`Autentico liquor has been familiar to lovers of this drink for many years, but the producers have gone further and created two new flavors of Galliano. The liqueur was released in two versions: Galliano Ristretto, where 100% Arabica and Robusta grains were added, and Galliano Balsamico, a drink with the addition of balsamic vinegar, which has a characteristic taste and aroma.

With the change of the manufacturer of the liquor, its strength has also changed. Now it is 42 degrees, and the strength of the modified versions of the liquor is slightly more than 37%.

Drinking liquor

Let's start with the fact that although the liquor can be used in its pure form, it has not gained much popularity as a digestif. However, sometimes it is served as the final chord of a meal. Most often, Galliano can be found in a variety of cocktails, both hot and cold, as it goes well with other ingredients that have a less pronounced taste. It is popular to add severalspoons of liquor in tea or coffee, but it is most fully revealed in combination with other alcoholic beverages.

The most popular liquor cocktail recipe is "Harvey Wolbanger", which literally translates from English as "Harvey Break the Wall". The history of the invention of this cocktail is quite interesting. Once in California, an unknown bartender decided to diversify the classic Screwdriver and added a little Galliano to give the drink a special aroma and flavor. Bar regulars quickly appreciated the new invention, the drink began to be popular. One of the surfers, Harvey, was so carried away by tasting a new cocktail that after leaving the establishment, heading out to sea, he crashed his board into a breakwater. This is where the original name of the cocktail came from, and its recipe is very simple - mix vodka, liquor and orange juice. A will demonstrate how these ingredients and Galliano (liquor) are combined, a photo in which you see the serving of Harvey Wolbenger.

Cold cocktails with "Gagliano"

The most suitable juice to mix with liquor is orange, so most cocktails with the addition of "Gagliano" are based on it. Let's take a look at the most popular recipes that are played daily in bars and restaurants around the world.

"Hangover Harry". Vodka, lime and orange juice are mixed with ice in a shaker. Liqueur is poured into a ready-made cocktail. The drink is served with a lime wedge.

"Yellow Devil". The glass is half filled with crushed ice, after which orange juice, white rum and Galliano are mixed in it.

"Knockout". Shaker mixes ice, tequila, orange and lemon juice and Galliano liqueur.

"Golden Volcano". In a shaker with ice, tequila, cream, lime and orange juice and Galliano are whipped, Triple Sec is added. The glass is decorated with a cherry.

"Carabinieri". Fill the glass halfway with ice, then pour in the alcohol previously mixed in a shaker. You will need tequila, liqueur, lime and orange juice, and one egg yolk.

Hot cocktails based on "Gagliano"

Punch recipe with the addition of "Gagliano" is quite popular in winter. It is prepared very simply: mix water, whiskey, liquor and grenadine. Most often, only water is boiled, and the rest of the ingredients are added to it, but sometimes the bartenders first combine all the ingredients, and then heat them up.

The second very popular recipe is the Flambe cocktail. The same flaming cocktail that you could see serving in restaurants and bars. Vermouth and lemon juice are poured into a glass pre-filled with crushed ice. "Gagliano" is heated separately, set on fire and poured into a glass.

Another recipe that was invented specifically for Galliano, but does not apply to either cold or hot cocktails, deserves special mention. This ishot shot "Gagliano": liquor, espresso and cream are poured into a glass in layers. The taste of a shot is impossible to convey in words: here is the softness of cream, and the astringency of coffee, and the spicy aroma of liquor.

Cost

Currently, it is not possible to answer the question of how much the Galliano liqueur of 1996 or other past dates costs. After changing the recipe and the manufacturer, it is very difficult to buy an old product, it is almost impossible to find it in Russia.

The liqueur of the new recipe is sold in many online stores of good alcohol and is available in two types - 0.5 and 0.7 liters. The average cost of a half-liter bottle is about 1000 rubles, and for 0.7 containers - approximately 1500.

Don't doubt the quality and special taste that Galliano (liqueur) promises, the reviews of those who have already tried the drink confirm that it has specific features that will pleasantly surprise not only alcohol connoisseurs, but also inexperienced drinkers.