Sasse Miniature Tasting Set Paula Pumpernickel 6x20ml. Cream liqueur sampler set with Herrencreme, Salted Caramel, and Milk Coffee, two bottles of each, 17% ABV.
Sasse Miniature Tasting Set Paula Pumpernickel 6x20ml is a sampler set featuring three cream liqueurs from the Paula Pumpernickel brand, produced by the Sasse fine distillery in Schöppingen: two 20ml bottles each of Herrencreme, Salted Caramel, and Milk Coffee, 17% ABV. Not a full-sized bottle for sampling – six small bottles, meant for sharing.
The Paula Pumpernickel set from Sasse is packaged to be perfect for two. With two bottles of each of the three varieties included in the box, you can sample each flavor together at the same time. The producer calls the set a cream liqueur tasting, and that is exactly the point: three flavors side-by-side, in small quantities, without having to open a large bottle. In a cream liqueur, the milk carries the flavor, and the alcohol remains subtle at 17% ABV. This makes these liqueurs smooth and sociable. A tasting booklet with tasting notes is included. A Sunday afternoon at your parents' house, the cake has been eaten, and instead of the usual bottle of schnapps, there are six small bottles on the table.
Dessert, coffee table, and sweet-salty – three varieties in comparison
Herrencreme has a creamy, refined flavor of vanilla, chocolate, and fine rum, modeled after the classic Münsterland festive dessert. Sasse describes the Milk Coffee as mild and refined, reminiscent of milky coffee with notes of light caramel, inspired by the traditional Münsterland afternoon coffee gathering. The Salted Caramel surprises with a pinch of sea salt, followed by bold caramel notes.
In a direct comparison, you will notice how different three cream liqueurs with the same alcohol content can taste. One focuses on a rum-based dessert, one on the coffee table, and one on the interplay of sweet and salty. All three liqueurs contain milk.
On the rocks, with coffee, or over vanilla ice cream
Sasse recommends enjoying the cream liqueurs together, preferably over a few ice cubes. The ice makes them fresher and lightens the sweetness. It is best to think of the Milk Coffee as a complement to a cup of coffee. The Salted Caramel works well ice-cold or drizzled directly over vanilla ice cream, and the Herrencreme pairs well alongside a dessert. The liqueurs have an ABV of 17%; sale is only permitted to persons aged 18 and over.
If you don't open everything in one evening: according to the manufacturer, the cream liqueurs have a long shelf life, whether opened or unopened, as long as they are stored between 0 and 25 °C. Store the set upright, in a cool, dark place.
Our tip: Place two glasses with ice next to each other for each variety and sample in the order of Milk Coffee, Herrencreme, and Salted Caramel. This takes you from the mild milk coffee to the intense caramel notes at the end.
A face for the Münsterland, made in Schöppingen
Paula Pumpernickel is the name of a Münsterland gourmet expert who introduces regional specialties. The liqueurs under her name were created through the collaboration between the Sasse fine distillery and the Münsterland-Siegel association; the series has been around since 2021. The three varieties capture flavors that many in the Münsterland region know from family celebrations and coffee rounds.
They are produced at Sasse in Schöppingen, a distillery otherwise known primarily for its cask-aged Korn. The gift sets are packed by hand by the distillery, with the gift box, wrapping paper, and adhesive tape all made from recycled paper.
For gifts, Münsterland fans, and an evening for two
This set is for everyone who loves creamy liqueurs and wants to sample all three Paula varieties. As a gift, it fits into any bag, and for Münsterlanders living far away, it is a little greeting from home. Anyone who finds a favorite among them can also find the Herrencreme Liqueur or the Salted Caramel Liqueur in large bottles. You can see all the distillery's bottles on our Sasse page. The set is not suitable for anyone with a milk allergy or lactose intolerance, or for those living a vegan lifestyle. If you are expecting clear fruit liqueurs, you would be better served with the Naturtalente set.
Herrencreme, Salted Caramel, and Milk Coffee in two miniatures each – the cream liqueur sampler set from Paula Pumpernickel and the Sasse fine distillery for sharing and giving as a gift.
