Distiller Notes
The iconic liqueur. Intense, fresh tart blackcurrant with succulent cherry and plum hints. Rich, velvety texture with full-bodied blackcurrants that continue to open with hints of cherry and plum, becoming more luscious with exotic zest, fruit jam notes and a final wave of creme brulee. Rich-dry balance led by blackcurrant notes and hints of cherry.
Proof: 36
Professional Ratings
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Tasting Panel
Created from two varietals of fruit de cassis (blackcurrant), this low-proof liqueur, produced in the Bourgogne region, is the original - as Henri Lejay married the daughter of the founder. The nose is exquisite: scents of lavender and plum marry with aromas of blackcurrant. The palate smoothes dreamily over the tongue, bringing a tartness to the sides of the cheek, cherry-lime and a whisper of blue petals - with that velvety hamminess that finishes the parade with an exotic Asian spice.
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.