| For those who prefer Xtabentun "Vallisoletano", it appears that they have changed their label. When in PDC last week, I was not able to find "Vallisoletano".A shop keeper told me it is now called "Once Letras". (with a red label) I took a chance and bought two bottles. It seems to be exactly the same as the "Vallisoletano" so I guess the shop keeper was not lying, just to make a sale. It has a lovely honey flavour, very smooth.
Unfortunately the bottle is much taller than the old style and does not fit into my cabinet. Too bad, I guess we’ll have to drink it up much faster….. |
|
|
I have the Once Letras and the D’Aristi – I prefer the D’Aristi but I like sweeter. Both are good, and a great buy. You can find Xtabentun for sale at La Europea in PDC for $8 in the liquor store upstairs (store is visible from 5th. I believe the one litre bottle is 15 at Duty Free CUN. Yummy stuff, great just straight on ice. |
|
|
I’ve not tried the D’Aristi before but will try to sample it next time I’m in Playa. I love the honey taste with just a hint of anise…. ummm!! |
|
|
It comes in a yellow-label bottle for 8-12 bucks, depending on size (and about 3 dollars for a 200 ml), and it also comes in much more expensive bottles, shaped like Mayan statues. Depends if you want to display it or drink it! But it’s a very nice liqueur to try, I think it would be lovely in a Mayan hot chocolate. |
|