For years people have been enjoying Goldschläger for fancy special occasions, a regular night on the town, or when they want to pretend to live like royalty while sipping on gold. A Brief History of Goldschlager Liqueur Image: Michael Clesle Most of the cinnamon-flavored distilled spirits are labeled schnapps, and on a rare occasion you might find a “cinnamon liqueur”. They’re basically the same thing. That being said, there are a decent handful of companies that make cinnamon schnapps. Diageo also owns several other popular brands like Guinness, Smirnoff, Crown Royal, and Don Julio. Once the transfer was made, Goldschlager’s production was moved to Italy. Ciao, baby! When Goldschläger ruled the shot scene, Wayne used it to make something called an Oatmeal Cookie. Versions can be found online, but a popular iteration includes Bailey’s Irish Cream, butterscotch schnapps, and, of course, Goldschläger. However, Goldschlager seems to have been a little more successful in the international market. The cinnamon schnapps was originally sold in Switzerland in the 90s.

Later, in 2018, Diageo sold the Goldschlager brand to the United States-based company, Sazerac. The Sazerac company is home to many other famous brands like Buffalo Trace, Van Winkle, Blanton’s, Eagle Rare, and many others. This schnapps is distilled from Schlenkerla smoked beer, which is brewed with barley malt and wheat malt and then distilled to extract the alcohol. The resulting schnapps is aged with Schlenkerla smoked malt in oak barrels. On The NoseSchnapps is a liquor of its own, and this alcoholic, adult beverage can take on several forms. Herbal liqueurs, infusions, fruit brandies, and flavored liquor. Schnapps is a name shared among a group of strong liquors made using the process of double distillation of a grain wash or fruit. Bitter-sweet opening with some citrus zest and notes of star anise and liquorice. The mid-palate becomes peppery, with notes of sage, rosemary and cinnamon. The finish is warming with dark coffee and ginger. Summary Some describe it as taking a shot of liquor with an Atomic Fireball in your mouth. I’ve always been a big fan of the Atomic Fireball candy so… Cinnamon schnapps is fairly smooth and the impact of the hot, sweet cinnamon masks the flavor of alcohol.

Adrian hasn’t had Goldschläger since that epic party, she says, but “would love to revisit it as an after-dinner sipper now.” Do you remember your first shot of Goldschläger? I don't. Do you want to know why? Six years ago I was told that the tiny flakes of gold in the liqueur were meant to cut the inside of your throat so that the alcohol could make it into your bloodstream and get you drunk faster. For years I've feared the stuff, picturing dozens of tiny knives slicing into my throat and getting me hammered in twenty minutes flat (I'm a light weight.) If you or someone you know was ever duped by this rumor, I'm here to tell you that it's all a lie. Yes, Goldschläger is gluten-free. In general, most pure distilled spirits are naturally gluten-free, even if their base component has gluten. Still, Goldschläger is far from extinct. In fact, this March, Sazerac introduced a new iteration, Goldschläger 107. At 107 proof, a nod to the spirit’s original 100-plus proof formula, it seems distinctly hardcore. Absolutely not! Goldschlager uses 24-karat gold sheets and the precious metals used in the concentration don’t have sharp or rough edges, so they can’t cut anything. They’re very much like gold paper. 5. Is Goldschläger gluten-free?

Goldwasser, a liqueur infused with 23-karat gold instead (1 less karat than Goldschlager), was first created in 1606 and soon became a favorite of legendary Russian czars Peter the Great and Katherine the Great. Yes. If you have had an allergic reaction when wearing gold jewelry or if you have allergies to cinnamon, then you should avoid Goldschlager and any other cinnamon schnapps. 4. Can the gold in Goldschlager cut your throat? Goldschläger, a sweet and syrupy cinnamon liqueur whose popularity peaked in the 1990s, is best known for its titular ingredient — flaked gold. However, different cinnamon schnapps brands will have their own flavor profile and intensities. Goldschlager is incredibly smooth, and the cinnamon hits quite nicely. It’s not as overpowering as some schnapps. On average, there are approximately 0.1 grams of gold in each 1-liter bottle. 3. Is it possible to have an allergic reaction to Goldschlager?