BAILEYS PUMPKIN SPICE

Pumpkin pie spice is a mixture of spices that was created in the U.S. in the 1800s and quickly became a staple of every kitchen. Essentially a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves, the recipe may also include allspice and/or mace. The flavouring became ubiquitous so that some people believed pumpkin spice either tasted like pumpkin or actually had pumpkin in it. Still popular today, the combination is used in everything from cakes to cookies to lattes and now liqueurs, as Baileys unveils its limited-edition cream liqueur version called Pumpkin Spice.

Still distinctly Baileys in its base flavour, the subtle notes of spice on the nose increase on the palate, leaving a rich and luxurious lingering taste on the tongue. While you could make your own version with Baileys and a pinch of pumpkin spice, this one is all packaged up for you. It can be drunk neat, on the rocks or in a coffee, but we like to lighten up the cream in our Chai-Spiced Martini.

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