Hoot and Howl Black Tea Liqueur, Colorado

Bright bergamot aromatics and the comforting depth of brewed black tea introduce Hoot and Howl Black Tea Liqueur, a richly layered spirit that captures the warmth and complexity of sweet tea through meticulous distillation and botanical infusion. Crafted through Hoot + Howl’s deliberate pot still process and refined through traditional Tranchage resting, the liqueur reflects a philosophy centered on patience, precision, and the pursuit of softness and balance in every expression.

Product Details:

• ABV: 32.5%
• Sweetening: Demerara sugar
  
• Mellowing Process: Traditional Tranchage resting process in still for approximately 24 hours
  
• Production Method: Slow temperature curve distillation for precise heart selection

Sensory Description:

Deep tea aromatics unfold with notes of Earl Grey, sandalwood, and gently smoked black tea layered with bright bergamot citrus. The palate reveals a plush, medium to full texture where earthy tea leaves and subtle forest floor tones meet warm caramelized sugar and honeyed sweetness. As the liqueur opens, delicate accents of vanilla bean, lightly smoked crème brûlée, jasmine, and oolong tea emerge, creating a warming and nuanced finish that balances sweetness, subtle smoke, and layered botanical depth.

Awards & Accolades:

• Silver Medal: Beverage Testing Institute, 2026
  
• Score: 89 Points, Beverage Testing Institute, 2026

Distiller’s Background:

Hoot + Howl is built around the belief that exceptional spirits emerge from both technical mastery and shared moments among friends. Their distillation philosophy combines traditional pot still methods with careful botanical management to preserve delicate aromatics and layered flavors. Through double distillation, slow heat application, and the historical Tranchage mellowing process, the distiller team ensures each spirit achieves remarkable softness, clarity, and complexity.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve lightly chilled or over ice to highlight the tea’s aromatic depth. In cocktails, it brings structure and warmth to citrus-driven drinks and whiskey classics. Try it in a Black Tea Limonata with limonata soda served over ice with orange peel, or in a Black Tea Sour with Jamaican rum, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, and Angostura bitters shaken and served up with lemon peel and freshly grated nutmeg.