But your worries are unwarranted as there’s no unusual ritual to be performed prior to drinking this, like rimming of shot glasses or any chasers needed. The gold flakes might appear intimidating if you are drinking this for the first time. But originally, Goldschlager was 53.5% alcohol and 107 proof. If you are checking (if you even care at all), the alcohol volume (ABV) is 45.3% and it’s 87 proof. It belongs to the spirit type of liqueurs, cordials, and schnapps and the spirit style of herbal and spice and cinnamon. If you are already familiar with butterscotch schnapps, your taste buds will be treated to a similar taste with the combination of syrupy sweet cinnamon spice and black pepper heat towards the end.Įnding this sweet swallow is the lingering spicy black pepper and cinnamon that you’ll definitely crave more of. Upon opening the bottle, you are going to be welcomed with the aroma of fragrant and sweet cinnamon. In 2008, it was acquired by Global Brands, which brought it back to Switzerland once again.ĭiageo sold it off as part of a portfolio of 19 brands to Sazerac Co., which is a US distiller, in November 2018.

Goldschläger was originally produced in Switzerland up until the 1990s until Diageo acquired the brand, which brought the production to Italy. Why? You need to prove if the naysayers are correct about the gold flakes piercing (albeit microscopic) your internal organs to the point where the liqueur would enter directly into your bloodstream and intoxicate you faster than usual. In the end, the move seems to be a very effective marketing strategy.īesides the seemingly luxurious appearance, the mystery (or thrill) of having to ingest gold flakes adds to Goldschläger’s mysterious appeal. Instead, they seem to just act as a mere symbol of branding and, probably, a perceived sense of luxury. Despite this, the gold flakes stayed, given that they are not known to cause any harm since they are pure gold with no added impurities.

The Goldwasser had quickly become a favorite among czars-including legendary ones like Peter the Great and Katherine the Great.īut the idea of the medicinal value of gold flakes had been dismissed. Although the gold flakes weren’t part of the original recipe, they were just added because they were thought to be capable of aiding in the treatment of certain illnesses. It is said that Goldschläger was an imitation of the original liqueur produced by the German firm Danzig-the Goldwasser, which was produced in 1606. Type Size Price ABV Goldschlager Cinnamon Liqueur 375ml $12.99-$16.09 43.5% 750ml $21.99-$29.99 Where Did Goldschläger Come From? Serving Suggestions Goldschläger Price List 2022īelow is the pricing of Goldschlager, along with ABV and bottle sizes.

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