Caramel

A foundational sweetness character created by the browning of sugars, delivering a spectrum from light, golden sweetness to deep, bittersweet burnt sugar. Caramel is one of the most prevalent flavor notes in spirits — emerging naturally from barrel aging, sugar caramelization, and the Maillard reaction. In cocktails, it provides warmth, body, and a sense of richness that grounds complex builds and elevates simple ones.