StingervsWidow's Kiss
Which one fits your taste?
Stinger
A cool, minty after-dinner classic pairing cognac with white crème de menthe.
Widow's Kiss
A rich, monastic classic blending apple brandy with Bénédictine and Chartreuse.
Stinger
Widow's Kiss
Base
brandy
brandy
Glassware
Rocks glass
Coupe
Flavor Notes
herbal, sweet, strong
herbal, sweet, strong
Strong?
Which should you pick?
The Stinger and Widow's Kiss share a very similar flavor profile — both are herbal and aromatic and sweet and approachable. The deciding factor here is the base spirit (brandy vs. brandy) and how each is served, so go with whichever spirit appeals to you more.