🥃 Galliano Vanilla
Vanilla line of Galliano based on L'Autentico with added vanilla distillate, 30% ABV.
Galliano Vanilla is the vanilla line of the Galliano brand, with 30% ABV. The producer describes it as a liqueur built on the heart of L'Autentico with an added high-quality vanilla distillate, which gives a more pronounced vanilla character, a rounded aroma and a sweet taste. It is a weaker, sweeter version of L'Autentico, designed for mixing.
Production. According to the brand's website, the base is L'Autentico with Mediterranean anise, cardamom, lavender, mint and cinnamon, to which vanilla distillate is added. The full recipe is not disclosed. Difford's Guide dates the vanilla version to the 1990s and describes the taste as vanilla and mint sweets with a creamy vanilla centre and liquorice; according to this source, it is a simpler, more mass-market drink than L'Autentico.
Why this matters to you. Vanilla is the softest and sweetest of the classic Galliano lines: it is weaker than L'Autentico (30 against 42.3%) and simpler to mix with coffee, cream or vodka. Check the name and percentage on the label. The WHO reminds us that no level of alcohol is safe.
Facts
| Year founded | vanilla version — 1990s (per Difford's Guide); Galliano brand — 1896 |
|---|---|
| Legal basis | Reg. (EU) 2019/787, Annex I (liqueur) |
| EU category | 33 — liqueur |
| Raw material | L'Autentico base (anise, cardamom, lavender, mint, cinnamon) and vanilla distillate |
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 30% ABV |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Galliano Vanilla → kind of → 🍸 Liqueurs → kind of → 🥃 Spirits
Links
- What it contains
- 🍬 Sugar, 🍷 Ethanol
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Galliano, 🍸 Liqueurs
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Galliano Amaretto, 🥃 Galliano Espresso, 🥃 Galliano L'Aperitivo, 🥃 Galliano L'Autentico, 🥃 Galliano Amaretto, 🥃 Galliano Espresso, 🥃 Galliano L'Aperitivo, 🥃 Galliano L'Autentico, 🥃 Licor 43 Original
Frequently asked questions
Is Vanilla just a diluted L'Autentico?
No: according to the brand, it is L'Autentico with an added vanilla distillate, so the recipe differs, not only the strength.
What is the strength of Galliano Vanilla?
According to the brand's website and Difford's Guide, 30% ABV.
How is it served?
The brand suggests it as an after-dinner drink and for cocktails, including Vanilla Iced Coffee, Vanilla Mule and Vanilla Sour.
What to read next
- 🥃 Galliano Espresso — Galliano coffee line made from dark-roasted Arabica and Robusta; 30% ABV per Difford's Guide.
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🍷 Ethanol — The alcohol formed during fermentation that makes you drunk.
- 🍬 Sugar — Sucrose added to condensed milk, ice cream and sweet yogurts; WHO advises that free sugars supply less than 10% of daily energy.
- 🥃 Galliano Amaretto — Almond line of Galliano with marzipan, cocoa and vanilla; 28% ABV per Difford's Guide.
Similar
🥃 Galliano L'Autentico · 🥃 Galliano Amaretto · 🥃 Galliano Espresso · 🥃 Galliano L'Aperitivo · 🥃 Licor 43 Baristo · 🥃 Licor 43 Chocolate
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Galliano: Vanilla (30 % ABV; L'Autentico base plus vanilla distillate) (official product page)
- Difford's Guide: Galliano Vanilla liqueur (30 %, vanilla and peppermint, after-dinner)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/787 on spirit drinks (OJ L 130, 17.5.2019), Art. 2 and Annex I (liqueur)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)