Vana Tallinn

A liqueur from Estonia.

Vana Tallinn
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Vana Tallinn is a strong Estonian liqueur made from rum and spices. It comes in various strengths from 35% to 50% ABV and has a characteristic exotic, velvety flavor.

How it is made

Vana Tallinn is created by adding natural flavorings including citrus oils, cinnamon, vanilla, and rum to achieve its distinctive taste. The liqueur is produced by Liviko and comes in multiple variants including a cream version at 16% ABV and special editions like Orange Cream, Chocolate Cream, and Heritage Edition.

How it is served

Vana Tallinn is typically served neat, either straight or with ice. It is also recommended as a coffee liqueur or as an ingredient in cocktails. The cream variants can be enjoyed on the rocks or added to coffee.

Adapted from the Russian Wikipedia article Vana Tallinn, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.