Van Meer's Chocolate Liqueur

N: This is supposed to be an imitation chocolate liqueur, but the aroma doesn't really match. I get a strong scent of milk combined with milk chocolate, perhaps akin to Swiss Miss made with 2% milk at double strength. It has a straightforward, pleasant smell, free of any odd alcohol or banana notes. P: It's sweet, with chocolate and milk flavors. The sweetness is much more intense than the aroma suggested, and a bit of banana emerges, along with a cereal taste reminiscent of Cocoa Puffs milk. There's also a fairly neutral alcohol presence. It's not bad, but it doesn't deliver the improved nostalgic experience I was hoping for; instead, it brings back memories of unpleasant childhood tastes. I'm not really enjoying this. It's primarily quite sweet and not particularly rich. F: Lingering notes of sugar, cereal, sweetened milk, and light chocolate. Essentially, it tastes like Cocoa Puff milk, possibly with a hint of extra mineral. The finish isn't bad, but it's not great either. I'm quite let down. While not terrible, it's definitely not as good as I remembered. The flavor is clean, despite being light with a touch of mineral, so it's at least a 9. However, I can't see it going higher than a 12. I'd place it slightly closer to an 11 than a 10, so I'll go with that. There's a significant difference in quality compared to Godiva Chocolate.

I should try that Godiva liqueur, but for $9, this is quite good. It's only on the finish that the richness slightly gives way to a sweetness reminiscent of Swiss Miss, making me think a superior product might exist. Nevertheless, it tastes very good regardless of the price. The chocolate flavor is a bit off, possibly due to some residual grape from wine. It's a great mixer and somewhat sippable. As I drink more, it leans more towards Nesquik, which isn't entirely bad. The flavors are less harmonious than in Sheelin. This chocolate flavor is quite good, primarily evoking Swiss Miss, but also hints of Hershey's and Kit Kat. There's more banana than I'd prefer, and it's quite sweet, but it does taste like chocolate with sufficient creaminess and a rich, indulgent base. Orange notes are present and enhance the flavor. The fruity aspect is what makes it a solid liqueur. A touch of toasted marshmallow adds richness. However, it remains on the sweeter side.