The best thing you've never sipped

This liqueur is one of the most unique and delicious liquors I’ve ever tasted. It is made from grapes of the Galicia region in Spain. They make several versions of this spirit- some being oak aged, some being held and released after years. For this particular blend- No. 4, ABADIA DA COVA, Cream Liquor, a milk cream is added to the traditional distillation.

The blend is extremely smooth and satisfying- not as thick as Bailey’s, but more thick than a glass of milk. The texture offers a comfort of sorts. The flavor is like nothing I’ve had before- it is a combination of cream, cinnamon, almond (though there are NO nuts in the liqueur) even coconut. It is sweet, but not cloyingly sweet like a Schnapps. The balanced sweetness offers a very pleasant richness, very similar to panna cotta.

Just pour a bit in a glass. It is best at room temperature, and definitely without ice. You don’t want to dilute this in any way. It is very rich and a two-ounce pour is a healthy serving.

This is meant to be sipped slowly. We’ve enjoyed it with almond biscotti, chocolate chip cookies, even chocolate truffles. God knows, it needs no help, but it did pair well with baked goods after a meal. I would have no problem serving it as the singular dessert next time.

This is truly one of the most unique and satisfying sips I’ve had in years. If there is one liqueur I’d tell you to try this winter, there is no question it would be this magical distillation from Galicia.