Boyd & Blair Ancho Chili Liqueur
Product details
| Management number | 253707604 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$12.00 | Model Number | 253707604 | ||
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Boyd & Blair Ancho Chili Liqueur is a bold and distinctive craft liqueur that combines smoky ancho chili heat with subtle sweetness and rich spice. Built on a rum base and infused with real dried ancho peppers, it delivers layers of roasted chili, dark fruit, and gentle warmth. The result is a versatile and memorable liqueur designed for adventurous cocktails—adding depth and a savory spice element to margaritas, daiquiris, and creative mixology.
Origins & Craftsmanship
Boyd & Blair Ancho Chili Liqueur is produced by Pennsylvania Pure Distilleries in Glenshaw, Pennsylvania, the same craft distillery known for its acclaimed Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka. The distillery focuses on small-batch production and ingredient-driven spirits that emphasize authenticity and flavor.
This liqueur begins with the distillery’s Boyd & Blair Silver Rum, which is used as the base spirit. The rum is infused with chopped ancho chili peppers—including the seeds—at high proof for several days, allowing the smoky, fruity character of the peppers to fully integrate with the spirit.
After infusion, the liquid is filtered and carefully balanced with simple syrup, softening the chili heat and bringing harmony between spice and sweetness. The finished liqueur is bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), a relatively robust strength for a liqueur that allows it to maintain presence in cocktails.
The use of **ancho chilies—dried poblano peppers known for their mild heat and deep, smoky flavor—**gives the liqueur its distinctive personality. These peppers contribute rich notes of dried fruit, cocoa, and subtle earthiness rather than overwhelming spice, making the spirit complex yet approachable.
Critics Reviews
The Ultimate Spirits Challenge awarded Boyd & Blair Ancho Chili Liqueur 94 points, praising its rich toasted chili aroma and balance of fruity sweetness and smoky spice.
The liqueur also received a Gold Medal at the American Distilling Institute’s Judging of Craft Spirits Awards, recognizing its quality and originality among craft liqueurs.
Tasting Profile
Nose:
Roasted ancho chili, cocoa, dried fruit, and warm spice with subtle molasses sweetness.
Palate:
Rich and layered with smoky chili flavor, dark chocolate, dried plum, and gentle caramel sweetness.
Finish:
Long and warming with lingering chili spice, cocoa, and a balanced hint of sweetness.
Quick Overview
| Category | Details |
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| ABV / Proof | 40% ABV / 80 Proof |
| Origin / Region | Pennsylvania, USA |
| Producer | Pennsylvania Pure Distilleries (Boyd & Blair) |
| Grape Type / Spirit Type | Rum-Based Chili Liqueur |
| Aging or Maturation | Ancho chili infusion in Boyd & Blair Silver Rum |
| Aromas & Flavors | Roasted chili, cocoa, dried fruit, molasses sweetness |
| Style / Identity | Craft spicy liqueur |
Cocktail Recipes
Smoky Spicy Margarita
Ingredients
- 1½ oz tequila blanco
- ½ oz Boyd & Blair Ancho Chili Liqueur
- ¾ oz fresh lime juice
- ½ oz agave syrup
Preparation
Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice with a chili-salt rim. Garnish with a lime wheel.
Spiced Ancho Daiquiri
Ingredients
- 2 oz white rum
- ½ oz Boyd & Blair Ancho Chili Liqueur
- ¾ oz fresh lime juice
- ½ oz simple syrup
Preparation
Shake all ingredients with ice until chilled. Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a lime twist.
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