Distiller Notes
Dense clusters of a wild varietal of small, pale yellow elderflowers are hand-harvested each spring from orchards in the French countryside. The intensely aromatic, delicate blossoms are naturally dried and set to macerate in small batches to extract their ambrosial fragrance and flavor reminiscent of honeysuckle, muscat grapes, rose, lychee fruit and saffron.
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.