The direct-fired stills — a method most distilleries abandoned decades ago for cost and consistency — produce a spirit with measurably more body and complexity than steam-heated alternatives

For anyone building a liqueur collection or seeking an everyday amaretto that doesn't sacrifice authenticity

Añejo Paloma: The roasted agave sweetness pairs well with fresh grapefruit

This method distinguishes Pellegrino's approach from single-cask aging

Roasted walnuts and dried figs complement the wine's nutty

Tempus Fugit Creme De Banane 750ML gold The direct-fired stills — aTempus Fugit Creme De Banane 750ML is a 26% ABV banana liqueur made with real Ecuadorian bananas and a sugar cane distillate base, following a recreated 19th century French recipe. It earned a remarkable 99 points from Tastings. com and received 5 Stars from F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal, placing it among the most critically acclaimed banana liqueurs available today. Quick Facts: ABV: 26% (52 proof) Origin: London, United Kingdom Style: Crme Liqueur