Vana Tallinn
The old town in a bottle: Vana Tallinn — Estonia's spiced rum-based liqueur (created 1960 at Liviko in Tallinn), sweet with vanilla, cinnamon, citrus and rum warmth, drunk neat, in coffee, with ice cream — and the heart of the 'Hammer and Sickle' cocktail era stories.
What it is
The old town in a bottle: Vana Tallinn — Estonia's spiced rum-based liqueur (created 1960 at Liviko in Tallinn), sweet with vanilla, cinnamon, citrus and rum warmth, drunk neat, in coffee, with ice cream — and the heart of the 'Hammer and Sickle' cocktail era stories. Origins: Liviko's recipe masters created it in 1960; it became the Soviet Union's most sought Estonian export and post-1991 a national symbol (the cream liqueur and stronger Vana Tallinn variations followed). Made from: Jamaican-style rum, sugar, natural spices and citrus oils. How it's made: 1) Blend rum with the spice infusion. 2) Sweeten and rest. 3) Bottle at 40/45/50% grades. Served: neat in small glasses, over ice, in the 'Vana Tallinn coffee', and poured on vanilla ice cream. Flavor: vanilla-cinnamon sweetness, rum depth. Strength: 40-50%. Culture: Vana Tallinn ('Old Tallinn') is the taste of the medieval old town — tourists carry it home by the litre. See also: Riga Black Balsam (the neighbour's rival).
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