Now I'm not really a big fan of shots - I don't see the enjoyment of drinking £3+ away in the space of a few seconds when I could have got a long drink for cheaper! But then, I discovered Corky's Vodka Shots.
It was in my local Yates's on a girly night out that my friend Issy and I noticed ... Read review
Advantages: Cheap as shots Disadvantages: Hard to find!
...cheaper! But then, I discovered Corky's Vodka Shots.
It was in my local Yates's on a girly night out that my friend Issy and I noticed these new additions to the bar, and simply had to give them a try.
== About Corky's ==
Corky's can be enjoyed in a number of ways. The range of liqueurs can be drunk as shots, poured over ice in the way that you might enjoy a Baileys, or as a mixer for a cocktail.
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== My Experience Of Corky's Products ==
I have had the opportunity to taste four of the nine flavours, and I shall write a brief summary of my opinions on each.
== Chocolate & Orange ==
Blue label with orange detailing
As you lift the shot glass towards you, you instantly smell the unforgettable fragrance of Terry's Chocolate Orange. If that wasn't enticing enough, it's appearance is ... more
Now I'm not really a big fan of shots - I don't see the enjoyment of drinking £3+ away in the space of a few seconds when I could have got a long drink for cheaper! But then, I discovered Corky's Vodka Shots.
It was in my local Yates's on a girly night out that my friend Issy and I noticed these new additions to the bar, and simply had to give them a try.
About Corky's
Corky's can be enjoyed in a number of ways. The range of liqueurs can be drunk as shots, poured over ice in the way that you might enjoy a Baileys, or as a mixer for a cocktail.
It comes in 50cl or 70cl bottles, and is between 17-20% alcohol depending on the flavour. There are nine flavours in total, those flavours being:
Apple Sour (50 & 70cl)
Blueberry
Cappuccino
Cherry (50 & 70cl)
Chocolate & Orange
Cola Cube
Cream Egg
Mint Cream (50cl only)
Strawberries & Cream (50 & 70cl)
Toffee
White Chocolate (50 & 70cl)
It has won several awards, including a gold medal at the 2007 World Spirit Awards and Best Liqueur & Speciality Spirit at the 2006 Quality Drinks Awards.
My Experience Of Corky's Products
I have had the opportunity to taste four of the nine flavours, and I shall write a brief summary of my opinions on each.
Chocolate & Orange
Blue label with orange detailing
As you lift the shot glass towards you, you instantly smell the unforgettable fragrance of Terry's Chocolate Orange. If that wasn't enticing enough, it's appearance is also very attractive - a smooth chocolatey-brown colour that isn't a thick consistency like you might expect. When you take the shot, you instantly get that chocolate orange flavour, which warms your insides and leaves you feeling very satisfied. Though I haven't had it as a long drink, I'm sure it would be equally as nice over ice.
Myself and friends bought shots of this flavour from a local pub, who charged approximately £2 per shot.
Rating: 8/10
Strawberries & Cream
Dark red label with lighter red detailing
This flavour is very like your average strawberry milkshake. With a strawberry scent and creamy texture, you can't really go wrong with it other than the fact that it is so easy to drink I can imagine people having one too many of a night. Again it warms your insides and is a nice fruity flavour.
I bought this flavour as a whole 50cl bottle from Makro. It was £8.99, plus VAT.
8/10
White Chocolate
Brown label with yellow detailing
This flavour doesn't particularly smell of white chocolate, just a sort of sweet smell is really all I can describe it as. It does however taste quite like Milkybar white chocolate. I have had this flavour both as a shot and as a long drink, and though I do like it, I find it a bit sickly after a while.
I first had this flavour when a friend bought a bottle from Sainsburys, but it is no longer available there. I bought a bottle from Makro for £8.99, plus VAT.
6/10
Cream Egg
Red label with yellow detailing
Now this is the big one. Cream egg looks the most disgusting when you see it, a creamy, orangey liquid that doesn't really look like any other drink at the bar. I was most intrigued by this flavour as I wondered how it could be made much different from chocolate orange, seeing as these are the main-ish flavours of a Cadbury's creme egg. This shot doesn't really smell of anything, but tastes absolutely fantastic. It doesn't taste very strongly of orange, but there is a definite trace of it, and a sort of icing sugar type taste, much like the original creme egg. Definitely my favourite of the lot.
I had this flavour as a shot in my local Yates's, where they charge £1 per shot.
10/10
Conclusion
To conclude, I can really recommend Corky's as a great alternative to the usual bar drinks, and it is also great at home with a few friends. My one complaint though, is that it is so difficult to track down outside of a bar environment - cream egg in particular is almost unheard of in-store! I shall finish with a list of stockists for those of you interested in trying the brand.
Advantages: Wide range of drinks and flavours, readily available in the UK. Disadvantages: Not all are of the highest quality, often expensive.
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