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Giffard Abricot du Roussillon Liqueur

alc./vol:
25%

Proof:
50°

Vintage:
Non-vintage

Aged:
Unaged

Category: Apricot (brandy) liqueurs

Product of: Product of France France

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Part of Giffard’s ‘Premium’ liqueur range, this apricot liqueur is made by the slow maceration of ‘Rouge du Roussillon’ apricots in neutral alcohol.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 08/03/2012

Appearance

Clear, deep rust.

Aroma

Rich sun-dried apricots and raisins, akin to a Pedro Ximenez sherry/dessert wine, pollen-like dusty notes.Wonderfully perfumed nose with poached apricot.

Taste

Concentrated baked apricot flesh and apricot skins, honey and more sun-dried raisins and dried tropical fruits (mango).

Aftertaste

Fading PX/raisin notes lead to a honeyed finish.

Further product information

Closure: Screw / Stelvin cap

More about Giffard Abricot du Roussillon

Apricot (brandy) liqueurs

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At the heart of Giffard & Cie is a family tradition of using fresh fruits and herbs to make liqueurs, and over four generations the family have mastered maceration and...

Owned by Giffard Family

Avenue de la Violette, Avrillé, 49240, France
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UK distribution by Mangrove UK

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