Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past 10 years, you’re well aware that Jagermeister has become a wildly popular drink among bar and party-goers alike. In fact, it’s now the #1 selling imported cordial (liqueur) in the US. The Jagermeister formula is based on Curt Mast’s original secret recipe dating back to 1934. This time enduring German recipe calls for 56 individual natural ingredients, including herbs, blossoms, roots and fruits from all over the world.  Some of the lesser “secret” ingredients include cinnamon-bark from Ceylon and ginger roots from South Asia.  All herbs and spices are carefully weighed, milled, grinded in different grain size granularity and arranged into a mixture.

The Jagermeister name itself is German for “Master Hunter.” Which over the years has inadvertently helped (along with the pictured stag on the label) to promote some nasty rumors believe it or not. An urban legend that you may have heard is that one of Jägermeister’s secret ingredients is the blood of Deer or Elk. By keeping their recipe secret they’ve done themselves no favors in squashing this myth, but Jägermeister has emphatically denied these rumors over the years.
 
Jagermeister Review
 
This week we gathered around the Busted Wallet tasting table to go over the complexities of this old school German liqueur. Several of our tasters were already familiar with Jagermeister’s unique blend, but we thought it would be worthwhile to give it its proper review and share all the details with you. So, with out further adieu… here we go!
 

– Jagermeister Review –

 
  • Proof: 70 (35% ABV)
  • Age: 1 year – in oak casks
  • Nose: Licorice, menthol and cinnamon
  • Flavors: Cloves, menthol, licorice and cinnamon
  • TasteB (Good)
  • Mixability: B+ (Very Good)
  • Buzz Factor(Exellent)
  • Price: $23.99 USD (750ml.)
 
Overall: We give Jagermeister B+ (Highly Recommended) Obey the bottle which reads – Serve Cold – Keep On Ice these are words to live by when consuming Jagermeister. Trust us! Jagermeister is like no other spirit on the market. It’s very complex, yet oddly smooth with a somewhat medicinal aftertaste that surprisingly kept us coming back for more. It has a dark, almost black complexion and is in our opinion best enjoyed when mixed. If you’ve never had “Jager” what are you waiting for? It’s a must try, though admittedly it’s not for everyone!
 

MIX IT UP WITH… “Grizzly Bear”

 
Ingredients: 1 part Jagermeister, 1 part Amaretto, 1 part Kahlua, 2 half parts milk
 
Directions: Except for the milk, stir ingredients and ice in a tumbler. Pour into a glass and top off with milk.
 
Buy Now: $23.99 or go to: Jägermeister.com

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Busted Wallet’s resident testing and review specialist, Josh has a keen eye for all things tech, booze, and sports-related. After working closely with brands such as Nike, The North Face, EA Sports, Burton, HP, Oakley, Sony, Cannondale, Taylormade Golf and many others over the past decade he’s grown to become one of the most reliable reviewers in the business.

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