Distiller Notes
From pastoral orchards in the Loire Valley of France, not far from the Giffard facility, we harvest the quintessential apricot variety, Rouges du Roussillon for this delectable liqueur. The apricots are macerated in a neutral beet sugar spirit to extract their distinct flavor and color. Then, apricot juice is added to sweeten the liqueur and to impart a natural, true-to-fruit balance of tartness. This fresh juice may cause natural sediment to appear, a reminder of the real fruit used to create our premium liqueur.
First prepared by 13th century Italian monks as herbal medicines and elixirs, Liqueurs are distilled spirits that have been combined with flavoring agents. A range of herbs, spices, nuts, fruits and flowers can be used, and a sweetener such as sugar or corn syrup is often added. While typically rather sweet, some examples are herbaceous or tart and pair exceptionally well with desserts or act as a delightful addition to cocktails.