The Bitter Truth Golden Falernum Spiced Rum Likor, Germany

A bright and flavor-packed nod to the Caribbean, The Bitter Truth Golden Falernum Spiced Rum Liqueur is an essential ingredient for tropical and tiki-style cocktails. Crafted in Germany with a rum base and layered with vibrant spices, citrus, and a touch of heat, this 18% ABV liqueur is rich in complexity and golden in both color and depth. It offers a carnival of flavors, from zesty lime to allspice and ginger, making it an ideal companion for aged spirits and an indispensable bar staple.

Product Details:

• Alcohol by Volume: 18%
• Base: Rum
• Flavors: Ginger, lime zest, almond, vanilla, clove, allspice, sweet pepper
• Founders: Stephan Berg and Alexander Hauck

Sensory Description:

Golden in hue and lush on the palate, this falernum opens with a spicy, aromatic nose of ginger, clove, and vanilla. The flavor is equally dynamic, evolving from fresh ginger and almond to warm allspice and vibrant lime. A gentle kick of Bajan sweet pepper sauce provides a unique warmth, finishing with a citrusy lift and a whisper of tropical fire. It’s a calypso in liquid form, complex, balanced, and deeply refreshing.

Awards & Accolades:

• Gold – 2022 – TAG Global Spirits Awards
• Gold – 2021 – Bartender Spirits Awards

Distiller's Background:

Founded in 2006 by Munich bartenders Stephan Berg and Alexander Hauck, The Bitter Truth helped reignite global interest in bitters and bar staples long forgotten. With deep roots in cocktail history and expertise in recreating authentic, old-world recipes, the brand has grown from humble beginnings to international acclaim. Known for their exceptional bitters and liqueurs, The Bitter Truth remains a favorite among bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts seeking genuine flavor, high quality, and inspired craftsmanship.

Serving Suggestions:

• Royal Bermuda Yacht Club Cocktail:
  Shake 50 ml Barbados Rum, 15 ml fresh lime juice, 8 ml orange liqueur, and 8 ml The Bitter Truth Golden Falernum with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
• Three Dots and a Dash:
  Blend 45 ml Tiki Lovers White Rum, 15 ml Tiki Lovers Dark Rum, 8 ml The Bitter Truth Golden Falernum, 8 ml The Bitter Truth Pimento Dram, 1 dash aromatic bitters, 15 ml each of fresh lime and orange juice, and 15 ml honey syrup. Serve over crushed ice in a stemmed glass.
• Bajan Milk Punch:
  Shake 50 ml Tiki Lovers Pineapple, 20 ml The Bitter Truth Golden Falernum, and 70 ml cold almond milk with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and grate nutmeg on top.
• Dark & Spicy:
  Build in a highball glass with 60 ml Tiki Lovers Dark Rum, 15 ml The Bitter Truth Golden Falernum, 15 ml lime juice, and 120 ml ginger beer. Stir gently and garnish with lime.
• Jamaican Sour:
  Shake 60 ml Tiki Lovers Dark Rum, 25 ml The Bitter Truth Golden Falernum, 25 ml lime juice, and 2 barspoons The Bitter Truth Orange Bitters with ice. Strain into a rocks glass with ice cubes.

Why The Bitter Truth Golden Falernum Spiced Rum Liqueur?

Because it’s more than just a mixer, this liqueur delivers an explosion of island flavor in every drop. Whether you're crafting a tiki masterpiece or looking to elevate your favorite dark spirit, The Bitter T