MOST POPULAR LIQUOR & LIQUEUR ESSENCES 

"VODKA" an explanation of Terminology

Prestige Essences are made in Sweden and the use of the term "Vodka" may not be what you understand it to mean. In this case "Vodka" does mean the branded Vodka with an alcohol concentration of 40%. It refers to any alcohol and water, irrespective of the percentage alcohol in the mixture. The mixing instructions on the bottles refer to mixing the essence with "Vodka".

It may be helpful if you consider the percentage alcohol in similar commercial products to determine the "strength" of the "Vodka" you might use to make your liquors and liqueurs.

 

COMMERCIAL NAME	% Alcohol	NO.	CHARLIE'S NAME
Bailey Irish Cream #1 Bestseller	17%	330	Irish Cream Liqueur
Sambuca	38%	346	Sambuca
Amaretto	26%	303	Ameretto
Tia Maria	26%	336	Mia Teresa
Kahula	21%	322	Kaffe Likor
Crown Royal Rye Whiskey	40%	660	Legend Canadian Whisky
Bailey's Beefeater Gin	40%	105	London Gin
Smirnoff's Vodka	40%	336	Moscow Vodka
Hudson Bay Jamacian Rum	40%	126	Extra Dark Jamaican Rum
Bacardi White Rum	40%	122	Baccara Rum
Bourbon Whiskey	40%	182	Bourbon Whiskey
Apricot Brandy	24%	304	Apricot Brandy
Apricot Cognac	40%	305	Apricot Cognac
CHARLIE'S FAVORITE'S
Chocolate Mint	24%	302	After Hours Chocolate Mint
Grand Marnier	40%	349	Strandier
Drambuie	40%	360	Whisky Liqueur
Triple Sec	30%	355	Triple Sec
Cointreau	40%	355	Triple Sec
Crème de Menthe	24%	320	Crème de Menthe
Frangelica	24%	328	Hazelnut
Galliano	30%	331	Italiano
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
The Finest Scotch Whiskey	40%	650	Ambrossia Scotch Whiskey             c/w Oak Chips (age for 2 weeks)
Single Malt Scotch Whiskey	40%	655	Ambrosia Single Malt Scotch Whiskey
Bourbon Whiskey	40%	182	Bourbon Whiskey
Southern Comfort	35%	337	Mississippi