EPISODE · Apr 30, 2021 · 20 MIN

Episode 52: Galliano

from Liquor and Liqueur Connoisseur · host Matt Birchard

Episode 52 features Galliano, the bright yellow Italian liqueur in the distinctively tall bottle. The bottle for the tasting is 750mL at 42.3% ABV, or 84.6 proof.Enjoy this episode with a Harvey Wallbanger cocktail!Galliano's official website: https://www.galliano.com/Brief Historical Timeline:1895 - Giuseppe Galliano becomes a war hero1896 - Arturo Vaccari invents the liqueur in honor of Giuseppe Galliano1952 - The "Duke's Screwdriver" cocktail is invented, to be later renamed the Harvey Wallbanger1969 - George Bednar, marketing director for Galliano's US importer, hires Bill Young to create the Harvey Wallbanger cartoon mascot1970s - Galliano becomes the best selling liqueur in the USA, selling half a million cases1989 - Remy Cointreau acquires the brand, changing the recipe and renaming it "Galliano Vanilla Liqueur"2006- Lucas Bols buys the brand, changing the recipe back to what is billed as the originalKey Cocktails:Galliano is forever associated with one cocktail, the Harvey Wallbanger, but can work in many more sophisticated cocktails. The Harvey Wallbanger:6 oz. Orange Juice1 oz. Vodka0.5 oz. GallianoMix Orange Juice and Vodka over ice in the serving glass, a Collins works well. Top with a splash of Galliano and serve.References:Wikipedia Article on GallianoThe Spruce Eats Article on GallianoSaveur Article on the Harvey WallbangerTown & Country Article on the Harvey WallbangerWikipedia Article on the Harvey WallbangerWine Enthusiast Article on the Harvey WallbangerBill Young Obituary - Creator of the Harvey Wallbanger Mascot CartoonContact Information:Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.comJoin my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHfFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseurInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/Twitter: @LLConnoisseur