Is there anything more quintessentially English than a pink rose? Briottet liqueur de rose is made from a distillation of rose petals and white sugar, delivering a delicate yet aromatic flavour which blends beautifully in a range of ways. Whether you enjoy it over crushed ice, on its own or as an extra special twist on your favourite sparkling wine, Briottet rose liqueur is also wonderful for an indulgent dessert, popping into ice cream or poured over pastry.
The four generations of the Giffard liqueur production company have always dedicated time and care to the production of their quality offerings, and this includes their classic Poire William liqueur. Fresh with the ripeness of Williams pears the flavour is rich and reminiscent of grappa, with the flavours of both the pear skin and flesh blending in harmony. Blossom, honey and a little alcohol heat support the dominant fresh pear flavour.
Soft yet punchy orange and mandarin notes sing out first followed by singed lemon and orange zest. The finish here is sweet, sharp and bursting with orange citrus goodness. Yum when served from freezer.
One of brazil’s favourite cachaça, Velho Barreiro is delicate on the nose but powerful earthy tones come through when you sip. Ripe marrow and fresh orchard fruit aromas are all present in the nose but when enjoyed neat the flavour is crisp and clean, with a rounded flavour profile which once again allows the sweet vegetal notes to shine. This also applies when you add it to your favourite exotic cocktail, unsurprisingly a perfect partner for the other essential ingredients in a caipirinha.
It may sound like a bit of a mouthful but Briottet liqueur de Pamplemousse Rose is simply an exception pink grapefruit offering which is as delicate as it is elegant. This floral pink grapefruit liqueur benefits from both the acidic and sweet characteristics of the fruit, with a flavour which is round and smooth, refreshing until the last sip and vibrant throughout. Pop it in champagne for a real celebration.
A selective set of 3-4-year-old rums are brought together to create the exceptional flavour of Bacardi black or Bacardi select. Charcoal filtration helps ensure a smoothness like no other and from the first scent, you’ll know this is a keeper for your drinks cabinet. Stewed fruit, lightly spiced cloves, caramel and coffee beans come through in the nose. Many of these elements are also present in the flavour with additional creamy vanilla, dry banana flakes and mocha notes. An exceptional rum from the world’s favourite producer.
A century old recipe guards the secrets of Amaro Montenegro and produces a tonic liqueur that has been enjoyed regularly throughout this time. Ingredients are individually selected for their quality and only the highest quality herbs made it into the final recipe. Distinctive and immediately recognisable, Amaro Montenegro beings with syrupy sweetness and then notes of mild bitters and botanical essences begin to take over, leading to a citrusy end note.
The natural flavour of figs is distinctive and though not as common as other fruit liqueurs, Briottet figue cream is an exceptional example of the wonderful fig flavour done well. Fresh fig juice is used to create this delicately flavoured liqueur which allows the finesse of the fig to come into centre stage. It’s best enjoyed on its own, over ice or popped into sparkling white wine for something a bit special.
The aromatic flavour of the bergamot fruit is something which you won’t come across every day but when you do you won’t forget it. Briottet bergamot orange cream liqueur lets the bitter citric flavour of the bergamot fruit take centre stage. With hints of both lime and orange, bergamot is elegant and delicate, known for its popularity in tea leaves and when sipped on ice you’ll enjoy the full depth of its flavour, sweet and sour.
To this day, only the finest herbs and seeds are harmoniously blended using the same secret recipe and then double distilled to ensure the exquisite aroma of an Ouzo loved by generations of Greeks
The sweet flavour of milk chocolate is even better when enjoyed in liqueur form. Briottet doesn’t disappoint with their sweet crème de cacao blanc which is rich in dairy chocolate warmth. The flavour is a delicate mixture of dairy chocolate and bitter cacao and even notes of vanilla-rich white chocolate. Faint spice ensures it’s not sickly and it’s a wonderful addition to your evening coffee or sipping before settling in for the night.
Full-bodied vodka that shows of its copper pot origins. This one has a soft nuttiness that remains from start to finish. Inbetween are fresh notes of Morrocan mint and chestnut paste. The finish is cracked black pepper on hot toast with a faint hazelnut taste. Impressive stuff for the Smirnoff crew.
The fresh flavour of the melon is delicate and fragrant and difficult to capture perfectly in a drink, although Briottet does a wonderful job of it. Briottet’s melon liqueur is wonderfully fresh and accompanied by a warm herbaceous depth which makes it even more drinkable. The refreshing nature of this drink makes it a wonderful choice for simply pouring over crushed ice or to pep up sparkling wine.
The classic flavour of blue curacao is perfectly captured in this Briottet offering. Briottet blue curacao offers 25% proof and a delicate distillation of that familiar bitter orange zest the blue curacao is known for. Alongside those bright blue hues you’ll enjoy the citrus sharpness and an underlying aromatic flavour from the herbal ingredients popped in. You need this liqueur for the perfect blue lagoon and for many other citrus-inspired cocktails with a twist.
Full-bodied and packed with deep brown sugar notes, the skipper is a molasses-based rum which brings together seven different individual rums. Its deep mahogany hues hide a brawny, bittersweet flavour which is burnt on the palate and features crème Brulee notes. Raisins, vanilla and hot clove spice come through strongly and it has a real strength of character which helps it stand out and gives it all the characteristics of a quality navy-style rum.
Clapham’s finest gin, sw4 is proud of its heritage and offers a classic London dry gin flavour. Twelve botanicals are combined to create the flavours and it’s the musky aroma of angelica root which is first released, with mushroom undertones. On tasting, juniper is rich and florid and the palate is generally dry with strong bitter and spicy notes. Lavender and cucumber stand out against lemon peel and orris root with a woody finish to savour.
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