Castello Mio Sambuca Castello Mio Sambuca Castello Mio is a brand of Sambuca liqueur owned and produced by Castle Brands Inc. Described as “super premium,” Castello Mio is distilled in Veneto, Italy by a family company that has been in business since the 1800s. It has an ABV of 38%. Castello Mio Classico is available in the traditional Sambuca flavor of anise, herbs and spices. The brand also produces an Espresso flavor, which combines Sambuca with espresso made from real Italian roast coffee beans. Castello Mio Classico received a rating of 86 from the Beverage Tasting Institute in 2013. Castello Mio Espresso received
Xtabentún (liqueur) Xtabentún (liqueur) Xtabentún is an anise liqueur made in Mexico's Yucatán region from anise seed, and fermented honey produced by honey bees from the nectar of xtabentún flowers. Rum is then added to the anise and honey mixture. Because of the rum content, the xtabentún liqueur is sometimes called a "distilled honey" beverage, which is misleading, because the honey alcohol is fermented, not distilled. It is, nonetheless, a spirit beverage, since rum, a distilled product, is added. Distilleries still survive today in the Yucatán that produce the liqueur. Xtabentún may have its origin in "balché", a ceremonial liquor produced by