Favourite of Alan Titchmarsh and an essential ingredient in the classic Grasshopper. Minty fresh breath and dutch courage all in one. On the down side, it will turn your tongue blue.
A fresh and fruity raspberry liqueur from Dijon producer Edmond Briottet, Crème de Framboise is made by macerated the fresh fruit in alcohol. The result is a fresh-tasting, aromatic and utterly delicious liqueur.
The violet heralds the arrival of spring, but you can drink this any time. Smells and tastes like palma violet sweets from the 70's. Looks like meths from the school chemistry lab. Surprisingly moreish, not at all confected or sickly. Over ice or in fizz.
A splendid cognac from top producer Maxime Trijol. This elegant VSOP is a must-try. The family began distilling in 1859 and Maxime set up his own distillery in 1962.
VSOP and XO Grande Champagne Cognacs, Provençal honey, Tunisian Ginseng and fresh vanilla beans are blended to a base of macerated eau de vie and fresh Vietnamese baby ginger, before the infusion is cold filtered to ensure a consistent, silky finish.
An absolutely incredible wild strawberry liqueur from Edmond Briottet. This Fraise des Bois liqueur is made by macerating the fresh fruits in alcohol. Sugar is then added. And nothing else. It's that simple.
Gold colour with nice orange shades.
Aroma very characteristic fruity notes of the fruit pulp. Powerful combination.
Very fruity and velvety at the beginning of the mouth then acidulous notes typical of passion fruit.
An XO cognac from Maxime Trijol, made using grapes solely from the Grande Champagne region. The family began distilling in 1859 and Maxime set up his own distillery in 1962.
Aged for 12 years. Intense vanilla apple and some floral notes of rose and jasmine; touches of sturdy oak and dried fruit. The palate is immediately smooth and balanced, fine fruit with complex oaky flavour, spiced fruit with a mouth-tingling grip.
In 2020 Ch Pellehaut was named Best Brandy Producer by the IWSC Challenge. Their 10 year old Bel Age has plenty of vanilla and cinnamon notes with lovely oakiness while the floral notes of Folle Blanche float above.
On a beautifully situated property overlooking the town of Montréal-du-Gers lies Château de Pellehaut. Their VSOP Age Tendre is just 5 years old but was rated Outstanding (96 points) by the IWSC in 2020 "Tremendous nose, so elegant, so refined! Slightly soapy start to palate but eventually comes through revealing delicious floral character. Pleasant finish with a little rye toast"
Grande Champagne Cognac, 10 Générations is only made with Ugni-Blanc grapes. Distilled slowly on fine lees, it is aged in French oak with 20% in Sauternes casks. With freshness, it is an opulent Cognac.
