custard liqueur

Reference

Netherlands, Belgium

ABV14-20%

Sub-styles

Tasting Notes

Egg custard, vanilla bean, cream, nutmeg. Pale yellow (natural) to bright yellow (artificial). Thick, viscous mouthfeel — heavier than most liqueurs. The egg-yolk richness is the signature — should taste like warm custard, not vanilla milk. Best versions show real vanilla and fresh egg. Finish is sweet, creamy, comforting.

Brand Guide

Standard: Various UK producers ($14-20). Craft: Artisan custard liqueur makers ($20-28). DIY: Egg yolk + cream + sugar + vanilla + vodka, blended. The category is small and UK-focused. No dominant international brand.

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The Story

Dutch winter comfort bottled as thick yellow custard — advocaat is eggnog's richer, spoonable ancestor from the Low Countries.