It’s almost Dyngus Day again, and rather than make our own Krupnik again, we opted to try Original Krupnik Honey Liqueur. Produced by Marie Brizard in Poland, there’s reason to suspect that this should be good quality liqueur for a reasonable price. A honey and herb liqueur infusion, this polish liqueur will give you one more option to celebrate the day. You can also use it in our original Krupnik Fizz and The Pussy Willow.
Original Krupnik Honey Liqueur
Sight: Caramel / Straw. Caramel coloring is added for consistency.
Smell: The smell of honey is dominant and there are touches of herbs and a little baking spice. There’s a touch of fermented honey funk to it.
Sip: The start is sweet, and immediately veers into mead and honey notes. A hint of herbal and spice notes come out as well. There is a bit of raw alcohol flavor as well – although the exact grain is hard to pinpoint (possibly rye?)
Savor: The ending is more honey with a little spice.
Original Krupnik Honey Liqueur is sweet and predominately honey flavored. There’s a balance of sweetness here so it’s not quite cloying, but it is very sweet. As a sipper, it’s easy going if simple. There’s not a lot to dislike, unless you’re not a fan of honey.
In Cocktails
In a Krupnik Fizz, the sweetness tones down dramatically, and the wine notes are given reign. The herbal notes and spices slide into the background, and are touch to pick out. While it works well as a sweetener, it provides mostly a honeyed note. The net results is a nice drink, but we recommend making your own Krupnik if you want something spectacular.
In Review – Original Krupnik Honey Liqueur
At only $14, Original Krupnik Honey Liqueuer is an affordable shortcut to making your own. While it isn’t the most amazing liqueur in the world, it’s well made and affordable. Availability can be hit and miss, and it isn’t particularly called for in most cocktails. That said, if you want to add one more Polish item to your Dyngus Day, then grab a bottle of Original Krupnik Honey Liqueur for the novelty of it.