Top Shelf Hazelnut Liqueur (A)

Top Shelf Hazelnut Liqueur (A) is a 50ml Still Spirits Top Shelf liqueur flavouring. With a Liqueur Base A and 40% ABV neutral spirit or vodka it makes 1.125 litres of finished liqueur. Still Spirits describes it as "Sweet with nutty hazelnut notes."

What it tastes like

A sweet hazelnut liqueur in the Italian style, toasted nut on the nose and a smooth, sweet finish. It goes in coffee, over ice, or into a hazelnut martini, and it pairs well with the Coffee Maria.

How to make it

Make up the Liqueur Base A as per the pack, add this 50ml bottle and 620ml of 40% ABV neutral spirit or vodka, then top up to 1.125 litres with water. It is ready to pour the same day.

The spirit can be bought vodka or your own neutral spirit off an Air Still Pro or Turbo 500. Because a liqueur is sweet, it is more forgiving of a base spirit than a straight vodka essence is, but a carbon-filtered spirit still gives a cleaner result.

When to choose this one

Choose this over the Amaretto when you want hazelnut rather than almond. Uses Base A with 620ml of spirit, the lowest spirit volume of the clear liqueurs, so it comes out a touch softer. The full set is on the Top Shelf essences collection.

Specifications

• Range: Still Spirits Top Shelf
• Bottle size: 50ml
• Makes: 1.125 litres
• Base pack needed: Liqueur Base A
• Allergens listed by Still Spirits: none listed

Check your local laws regarding home distilling before purchase.

Reviewed by the AHB Brewing Team, September 2026.