![]() Glass of Amarula | |
Type | Cream liqueur |
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Manufacturer | Southern Liqueur Company |
Country of origin | South Africa |
Introduced | September 1989 |
Alcohol by volume | 17% |
Flavour | Marula |
Ingredients | Sugar, cream and the fruit of the African marula tree |
Related products | Springbokkie |
Website | www![]() |
Amarula is a cream liqueur from South Africa. It is made with sugar, cream and the fruit of the African marula tree (Sclerocarya birrea) which is also locally called the elephant tree or the marriage tree. It has an alcohol content of 17% by volume (34 proof). It has had some success at international spirit ratings competitions, winning a gold medal at the 2009 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.[1] It has the taste of slightly fruity caramel.