Licor 43 Creme Brulee Liqueur
Licor 43 Creme Brulee Liqueur is a 32-proof (16% ABV) 750mL limited-edition cream liqueur from the Zamora Company in Cartagena, Spain — the original 43-ingredient Licor 43 botanical-and-citrus base blended with cream and dressed as France's most beloved dessert: vanilla, burnt sugar, and a surprising whisper of salted caramel. It is a seasonal re-release that keeps selling through (relaunched Spring 2024 after its launch success), so the bottle on Del Mesa's shelf may not last long. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 16% (32 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: LIMITED EDITION cream liqueur — Licor 43 Original + cream + creme brulee flavoring (vanilla, burnt sugar, salted caramel); cold-treated at −5°C for 5 days to integrate
- Origin: Cartagena, Spain — Zamora Company (family-owned; Licor 43 since the mid-20th century)
- Base: 43 natural ingredients — Mediterranean citrus, botanicals, vanilla — macerated and rested up to 9 months in stainless steel
Spain's Favorite Liqueur Dressed as Dessert
Licor 43 Original has been Spain's best-selling premium liqueur for decades, built on a closely guarded 43-ingredient recipe. The Creme Brulee edition layers the dessert on top without burying the botanical-citrus backbone underneath — the cold treatment and careful emulsion keep it silky rather than heavy, and the salted-caramel finish is the surprise that makes it stand out from ordinary cream liqueurs. Shop the Licor 43 collection and the liqueurs shelf at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Light yellow cream with a soft orange tint. Sweet vanilla and toasted sugar lead the nose, with citrus peel and faint herbal-botanical notes behind the dessert sweetness. The palate is silky and creamy — rich vanilla and burnt sugar with the botanical-citrus base rising at mid-palate — finishing smooth and sweet with a delicate salted-caramel warmth.
How to Enjoy
Best enjoyed chilled or over ice — never over-diluted. It is a natural after-dinner pour, a coffee companion, or a dessert-cocktail base when you want elegance without effort.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Licor 43 Creme Brulee a limited edition?
Yes — it launched as a limited edition, was relaunched in spring 2024 after selling through, and remains a limited-availability product.
What is Licor 43 made from?
43 natural ingredients including Mediterranean citrus fruits and selected botanicals, macerated and rested up to nine months — the Creme Brulee adds cream, vanilla, burnt sugar, and salted caramel.
How should I serve it?
Chilled or over a generous amount of ice, undiluted — that is how its full dessert bouquet opens.
Get it while it lasts — buy Licor 43 Creme Brulee Liqueur online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.