Product of: United Kingdom

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Beesou is a bittersweet honey aperitif blended from British honey and natural botanicals, including safflower extract, which gives Beesou its distinctive deep yellow hue.

Apart from British honey, other botanicals include cinchona bark, pink grapefruit, chinotto and bitter orange. Free from artificial flavourings or colourings.

The brand's mission is to raise awareness of the plight of bees while 10% of profits going to the Bees For Development charity, supporting ethical beekeeping.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 22/10/2025

Appearance:

Hazy, deep golden yellow amber.

Aroma:

Raw honey with herbal citrus notes.

Taste:

Bittersweet quinine and honey with a touch of cola, then zesty grapefruit and bitter orange.

Aftertaste:

Honey and zesty grapefruit with lingering honey and quinine.

Overall:

Interesting, complex and a genuinely innovative product. Served one part Beesou to two parts prosecco, as recommended on the bottle, makes for a pleasing aperitivo and alternative to a classic spritz.