Aperitifs-Liqueurs
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Rinquinquin a la Pêche ( Peach Aperitif) 15% 750ml
Alcoholic Strength: 15%; Content: 750ml
Appellation-area of Origin: Provence
Producer: Distilleries de Provence
Vintage : No ageing
Variety: wine BasedTasting Notes:
Color : Golden-yellow to brown-yellow
First nose impression: fruity with dominance of peach flavour. Flavours: peach with a vegetable note of peach leaves. Rinquinquin is a limpid and bright wine. It is obtained by the subtle blending of white wine, infusion of peach leaves steeping after bruising of 7 different varieties of peaches, alcohol and cane sugar. Rinquinquin is a very fruity aperitif with the flavours of yellow and white peaches, apricot and vanilla. It leaves in the mouth a powerful kernel touch.
How to drink it: Ideal for aperitifs, it is recommended to drink Rinquinquin very cooled on the rocks. ? -
ORANGE COLOMBO APERITIF LIQUEUR (SWEET , BITTER CITRUS, HONEY)15% 750ML
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Farigoule Thyme Liqueur Distilleries de Provence 500ml,40%
Alcoholic Strength:15%; Content: 500ml
Appellation-area of Origin: Provence
Producer: Distilleries de Provence
Vintage: No ageing
Variety: wine Based infused in Fresh thymeTasting Notes:
A liqueur from the Provence region of France, Farigoule was devised and perfected by monks.Made from fresh, young, wild thyme that has been picked at the beginning of summer, it has a rich and full aroma and a great flavor.? -
Guignolet Kirsch (Cherry aperitif/Liqueur+ Kirsch) 1000ml 16%
Alcoholic Strength: 16%; Content: 1000ml
Appellation-area of Origin: Burgundy
Vintage : No Ageing
Variety: Cherry
Tasting Notes:
The Guignolet Kirsch is the result of the blend of the Guignolet de Bourgogne, a maceration of a carefully selected varieties of cherries, and the addition of pure Kirsch (cherry eau-de-vie). -
Le Birlou (Chestnut & Apple Aperitif/Liqueur) Vedrenne 700ml 20%
Alcoholic Strength: 16%; Content: 1000ml
Appellation-area of Origin: Central France
Vintage : No Ageing
Variety: Apple & Chesnut
Tasting Notes:Like many success stories, great ideas start in small places. Henri Monier was no exception, starting his drinks venture at the back of his bar in the Cantal region, one of the last bastions of rural France. In many parts of the country, beer is often mixed with liqueurs, cordials or bitters and Monier would serve his customers his own recipe made from local chestnuts with a dash of apple flavouring. The resulting success of the liqueur prompted Monier to refine his recipe with the help of a local distiller. He named the drink by combining the word for beer (biere) with the local word "pelou", which refers the husk of the chestnut. By the year 2000 he finally applied for a distribution license, declaring Birlou the "Drink of the new millenium".
We were impressed with this product prior to any research, but came to learn of its International success with accolades such as a Silver Medal at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, in Luxembourg, two gold medals in the International Spirits awards in 2008 and 2010 and Silver Medal (Best in Class, "Best in Class") at the International Wine and Spirit Competition in 2010.
In addition to its ability to contribute an extra dimension to beer, it favours the culinary world as a unique addition to chicken or sweets such as crepes, and the French have even turned it into a sorbet!
Pours a glycerous, burnished copper colour. A stunning perfume offers a merry go round of aromas from stewed apples, cinnamon, nutmeg to roast chestnut. The glycerous, creamy entry leads into a sweet, concentrated profile; flavours of stewed apple, cinnamon and chestnut are delivered with an exceptionally soft, silky, very gently warming mouth feel. Finish is clean and with appropriate acidity to avoid being overly sweet. The aftertaste powers on for 20 seconds plus, concluding with hints of cinnamon and apple pie followed by a roast chestnut fade. A remarkable liqueur that deserves a much wider audience. 20% Alc./Vol.
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