Alcoholic Confectionery - The Tipsy Treat

[Ethan Bentley]

The Jack Daniels Fudge,
The Glenfiddich Fruit Cake,
The Galliano Chocolates

I've usually rather disappointed by these sweet treats, mostly that the goodies rarely taste likely the drink they claim to be. Cocktail chocolates are sometimes the worst.

That said I do like Champagne Truffles and Mrs. B. is rather fond of Edradour Scotch Fudge.

Has anyone else had some positive experiences with these candies. Perhaps someone can restore my faith before Christmas.

 

[rumblefish]

Asbach Uralt Chocolates filled with brandy,,, Mit Zuckerkruste!

But I don't particularly care for Asbach Uralt.[huh]

 

[Cigarband]

Godiva Rum Truffles and Ferrara Petite Rum Baba Cakes, but you'll have to wait till Xmas.:rage:

 

[cptjeff]

I've seen Amaretto cherry fudge before. That's gotta be worth a try sometime.

 

[Mrs Bentley]

That said I do like Champagne Truffles and Mrs. B. is rather fond of Edradour Scotch Fudge.

Oh, that fudge is wonderful! I am particularly fond of the 10 year old Edradour by itself, but integrated so well into confectionery makes it a bit of a weakness for me.

I think at least a part of my fondness for it is due to my general dislike of alcoholic sweets, though - I was very surprised when it turned out to be tasty and consider it something of a gem (in my experience, most - particularly chocolates - tend to have too little of the taste of the alcohol in them and too much sugar).

The Amaretto cherry fudge that cptjeff mentioned and Glayva chocolate truffle fudge, which I've just discovered, are likely to be added to my list this Christmas!

 

[PoohBang]

I'm partial to rum cake

 

[Mike K.]

Try Rum/Bourbon Balls!!

http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1613,156164-251203,00.html

My family makes these little southern confections almost every X-mas. After you make them, let them age in a sealed container. The longer they age the better the flavor.

 

[ThesFlishThngs]

I'll be happy to taste test and review any items sent my way.

The Jamaican rum cakes I've had have been lusciously rummy. Other than that, I'm partial to a secret recipe for Clarissa's Wicked Scruffy Truffles, that contain rum, or Drambuie, or creme de cacao, or any other suitable liquid that's available.