Benoit Serres Liqueur de la Violette

Product of: France

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This vivid purple liqueur is based on armagnac and other brandies and is flavoured with an infusion of violets and vanilla. It is made by Benoit Serres, a family concern in Villefrance-de-Lauragais, southeast of Toulouse in the south of France according to a recipe created in the 1950s.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 17/04/2012

Appearance:

Clear (although sediment is visible in the bottom of the bottle), vibrant violet with turquoise blue highlights - reminiscent of methylated spirits.

Aroma:

Perfumed floral violet blossom with white cacao and the merest whiff of carbolic soap.

Taste:

Fabulous, clean, intensely Parma Violet-flavoured with a slight chocolatey soapy note.

Aftertaste:

Lingering Parma Violet with slight peppery citrus acidity helping to balance syrupiness.