I nice sweet but not too sweet liqueur, with notes of the cognac used underneath, though it can be a bit harsh and has a mild burn to the finish. I find adding a dash or two of orange bitters helps round out and smoothen the experience. 40%ABV
Made by Torres with their Spanish brandy, this liqueur is on the sweeter side but is very smooth, with notes of orange gummies and rich brandy and nice warming sensation on the palate. 39%ABV
Smells of cognac and orange marmalade, this liqueur is much less sweet than the others, though not quite “dry” as there is some sweetness still. Very complex yet well rounded, and featuring a more complete flavor, with notes of orange blossom, juice, pith, and peel throughout. It is also very smooth with no burn. 40%ABV
The classic triple sec, made with neutral spirits instead of brandy/cognac as in an orange curaçao. Smells of candied orange, it is extra sweet with flavors of orange gummies up front with notes of orange blossom and peel coming coming through in the warm but burnless finish. Bitters help temper the sweetness of needed without changing the flavor significantly. 40%ABV
Smells of oaked cognac and orange peel, moderately sweet with bitter orange throughout and hints of orange blossom and light burn in the finish. Feels like a hybrid of the Dry Curaçao and Magdala, but also somewhat one dimensional; bitters add more aroma and balance. 40%ABV