Classic Liqueurs
Apricot Liqueur
- Alc. grade: 25 %
- Bottles available in: 50 cl -70 cl- 100 cl
Tasting notes
Colour :gold and brilliant.
Typical aroma reminding of sweetness of fruity apricot juice. Fine almond notes.
Fresh and flavoury taste. Fruity bouquet very close to apricot marmelade.
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Amaretto Liqueur
- Alc. grade: 25 %
- Bottles available in: 50 cl -70 cl
Tasting notes
Golden brown liqueur.
Slight vanilla and almond aroma with a touch of apricot.
Taste: powerful and delicate flavour of the almond at first , then roasted and caramel notes at the end.
How to drink it ?
Neat on the rocks and in cocktails.
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Crème de Banane
- Alc. grade: 25 %
- Bottles available in: 50 cl - 70 cl
Tasting notes
Amber coloured.
Intense flavour. Powerful and mellow taste of the ripe banana.
The original taste of fruit ripened under the tropical sun evokes the luxuriance of a far off climate.
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Crème de Cacao blanc
- Alc. grade: 25 %
- Bottles available in: 70 cl
Tasting notes
Intense aroma of roasted cocoa beans. Slight note of coffee, vanilla and caramel.
Taste : sweet at first, then strong aroma of black chocolate and coffee, buttered at the end .
The cocoa beans steep into alcohol and are then distilled.
How to drink it ?
Neat on the rocks or in cocktails (like the famous Alexandra)
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Crème de Cacao brun
- Alc. grade: 25 %
- Bottles available in: 50 cl - 70 cl
Tasting notes
Intense aroma of roasted cocoa beans. Slight note of chocolate and vanilla.
Chocolate palate.
The cocoa beans steep into alcohol and are then distilled.
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Coffee Liqueur
- Alc. grade: 25 %
- Bottles available in: 50 cl - 70 cl
Tasting notes
Extracted from the best coffee beans, this liqueur is both soft and powerful.
It is particularly recommended poured over sorbets or chocolate/coffee ice creams.
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Cherry Brandy
This traditional liqueur is made with the slow maceration of two varieties of cherries (one sweet and one bitter).
It is obtained from carefully selected cherries from the best orchards and steeped into alcohol.
- Alc. grade: 25 %
- Bottles available in: 50 cl -70 cl
Tasting notes
Taste : very nice, fresh and fruity.
How to drink it ?
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Cognac & Almond Liqueur
- Alc. grade: 40 %
- Bottles available in: 50 cl - 70 cl
Tasting notes
Amber coloured.
Cognac and bitter almond flavours.
Powerful and perfect balance between Cognac and steeped fresh almonds.
How to drink it ?
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Cognac & Caramel liqueur
Liqueur made of caramel and cognac extracts.
- Alc. grade: 25 %
- Bottles available in: 50 cl - 70 cl
Tasting notes
Warm and intense notes of buttered caramel.
Well balanced blending between the dry fruit and spicy notes of cognac and the warm buttered notes of caramel.
How to drink it ?
As a topping on vanilla ice cream.
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Blue Curacao Liqueur
- Alc. grade: 25 %
- Bottles available in: 50 cl- 70 cl - 100 cl
Tasting notes
Its name comes from a Carribean island and its colour (deep blue) evokes the blue seas it has crossed.
Blood orange flavour, fresh and mellow.
Very nice bouquet (sweet and bitter oranges).
Sweet taste dominated by citrus fruits notes.
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Orange Curaçao Liqueur
- Alc. grade: 25 %
- Bottles available in: 50 cl - 70 cl
Tasting notes
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Mandarine Liqueur
Liqueur made from the distillation of mandarine peels.
- Alc. grade: 35 %
- Bottles available in: 50 cl - 70 cl
Tasting notes
Very intense aroma dominated by mandarine zests.
Aromatic bouquet. Sweet and fruity taste in palate.
How to drink it ?
Neat on the rocks or in short drinks.
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Maraschino Liqueur
- Alc. grade: 25 %
- Bottles available in: 50 cl - 70 cl
Tasting notes
Subtle aroma of orange blossom and cherries.
Slight notes of fresh almond.
Very sweet and fine aromatic body.
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Green Melon Liqueur
- Alc. grade: 20 %
- Bottles available in: 50 cl - 70 cl
Tasting notes
A fruity nose with a fresh and melon flavoured taste typical of spanish green melons. oblong shape with a whitish flesh, highly flavoured and sweet.
A beautiful green coloured liqueur which enables to create attractive cocktails.
Its particularly fresh taste gives the palate a very refreshing flavour .
How to drink it ?
Neat on the rocks or in cocktails
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Crème de menthe verte
- Alc. grade: 21 %
- Bottles available in: 50 cl - 70 cl
Tasting notes
Nose : strong aroma of peppery mint.
Taste : intense aroma at first. Fresh and sweet palate.
How to drink it ?
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Hazelnut Liqueur
- Alc. grade: 25 %
- Bottles available in: 50 cl -70cl
Tasting notes
Touches of fresh hazelnuts and almonds.
Sweet and smooth palate.
Strong aromatic body. Vegetal and woody notes at the end.
How to drink it ?
Neat on the rocks or in cocktails.
As coating of vanilla, chocolate ice creams.
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Parfait Triple Sec
- Alc. grade: 35 %
- Bottles available in: 50 cl - 70 cl
Tasting notes
Fresh and aromatic aroma.
Very nice bouquet. Slight touches of orange blossom.
Fine taste and notes of citrus fruits.
How to drink it ?
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PARFAIT AMOUR
- Alc. grade: 25
- Country of origin: FRANCE
- Bottles available in: 50-70 cl
Tasting notes
Colour : brilliant violet /lilac
Aroma : very floral and aromatic. dominant notes of violet
Taste : flowery at first, then sweetened by fruity and spicy notes of orange and vanilla.
How to drink it ?
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Pineapple Liqueur
Liqueur made from the distillation of pineapple (Queen Victoria variety).
- Alc. grade: 20 %
- Bottles available in: 70 cl
Tasting notes
Nose : intense note of pineapple, slightly acidulous.
Taste : the fruity touch is strengthened by the typical acidity of the pineapple. An aftertaste of vanilla.
How to drink it ?
Pure on rocks or in cocktails.
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Rhubarb Liqueur
- Alc. grade: 20 %
- Bottles available in: 70 cl
Tasting notes
Marmelade like taste which supersedes the sourness of the fruit.
How to drink it ?
Pure on the rocks or in cocktails.
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Pomegranate Liqueur
Selected "Trends & Innovations" at SIAL 2008.
Liqueur made of pomegranate juice and natural extract.
- Alc. grade: 16 %
- Country of origin: France
- Bottles available in: 50 cl- 70 cl
Tasting notes
Ruby coloured, this liqueur reveales at nose some fruity notes with floral touches.
A unique taste: fruity and astringent, slightly acidic with some floral notes at the end.
Pomegranate liqueur is a refreshing, all natural fruit maceration of pomegranate, and id great of cocktails and mixed drinks.
How to drink it ?
Pure on the rocks or in cocktails.
Add to your Champagne, mojitos, martinis and sodas.
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Triple Sec
- Alc. grade: 25 %
- Bottles available in: 70 cl - L
Tasting notes
Nose : fresh and candied orange notes.
Taste : delicately sweet, enhanced by a note of bitterness that is typical of orange and grapefuit peels. Slight touch of cinnamon at the end.
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Watermelon liqueur
- Alc. grade: 20 %
- Bottles available in: 70 cl.
Tasting notes
Taste : long finish with a watermelon note, slightly acidulous.
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William Pear Liqueur
- Alc. grade: 25 %
- Bottles available in: 50 cl- 70 cl
Tasting notes
Nose : impregnated with eau de vie, high note of peel, then more fruity notes creating a nice balance.
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