Description

Hellyers Road Salted Caramel Tasmanian Cream Liqueur (700ml)

Volume: 700ml          ABV: 17%          Age: No Age Statement          Country: Australia

The Spirit

Satisfy your sweet tooth with the ultimate Tasmanian indulgence: the Hellyers Road Salted Caramel Liqueur. This 700ml expression is a masterful blend of the distillery’s premium single malt spirit, rich caramel, and a delicate touch of sea salt. While many liqueurs rely on artificial syrups, Hellyers Road leans into its agricultural roots, using its own high-quality Tasmanian single malt as the foundation to create a spirit that is as sophisticated as it is decadent.

Bottled at 17% ABV, this liqueur is a “confectioner’s dream” in liquid form. The inclusion of the single malt base provides a unique depth—a subtle toasted grain note that cuts through the sugar—while the sea salt acts as a flavor enhancer, making the caramel notes pop with vivid intensity. It is an artisanal, small-batch alternative to mainstream cream liqueurs, designed for those who appreciate the balance of sweet and savoury.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Warm, inviting, and nostalgic. You are greeted by the unmistakable aroma of hot fudge and burnt sugar, followed by a creamy layer of vanilla bean and dulce de leche. As it settles, a subtle, savory hint of salted popcorn and malted biscuits emerges, creating a nose that is remarkably balanced and complex.

Palate: The mouthfeel is thick, luxurious, and “mouth-coating.” It delivers a primary burst of sticky toffee and buttery caramel, which quickly evolves into a mid-palate of milk chocolate and vanilla fudge. The sea salt provides a brilliant, crystalline “ping” on the tongue, which perfectly balances the sweetness and highlights the nutty, malty undertones of the Tasmanian spirit.

Finish: Long, indulgent, and incredibly smooth. The finish lingers with a final flourish of salted caramel and cream, finally tapering off with a clean, warming trail of toasted oak and sweet butter.

The Distillery

Hellyers Road, located in Burnie, Tasmania, was famously founded by a cooperative of dairy farmers. A unique factual detail: Because of their deep ties to the Tasmanian dairy industry, the distillery possesses a unique “institutional knowledge” of how to blend spirits with cream and sugar without losing the integrity of the alcohol. This Salted Caramel expression is a celebration of that expertise, utilizing the same water and barley that go into their world class whiskies to ensure that even their “sweetest” offerings maintain a high end, craft pedigree.

Overall Review

The Hellyers Road Salted Caramel Liqueur is globally reviewed as a “game changer for the category,” praised for its authentic flavour and exceptional texture. Critics have lauded the “perfect salt-to-sugar ratio,” marking it as a mandatory purchase for those looking to elevate an Espresso Martini, drizzle over a chocolate fondant, or simply enjoy a decadent chilled pour.