Spices

Fennel tastes like black licorice because of the fact that they both share very similar chemical structures. In particular, there is one compound that both… Read More »What Is Similar To Black Licorice?

If you’re a fan of licorice, this summer you’ll want to be sipping drinks with licorice notes from sambuca, Peychaud’s, pastis, anisette, licorice, and ouzo.… Read More »What Liquors Taste Like Black Licorice?

None of them smell exactly like the liquor (for those who didn’t sneak a swig during a semester in Europe, absinthe is a dead-ringer for… Read More »Does Absinthe Smell Like Black Licorice?

No, amaretto does not taste like licorice. Amaretto has a sweet, almond-like flavor that is often compared to marzipan. Licorice, on the other hand, has… Read More »Is Amaretto A Licorice?

One of the predominant flavors is black licorice, I hate black licorice. It’s thick, reminded me of Vick’s 44 cough syrup. If you like black… Read More »Does Kraken Rum Taste Like Black Licorice?

It Isn’t Actually Licorice Flavored Despite the common notion that an absinthe drink is going to taste just like that dreaded black Jelly Bean, the… Read More »Is Absinthe Black Licorice?