Grand Marnier Quintessence Liqueur

Like all other Grand Marnier liqueurs, Quintessence is flavoured with a distillate of bitter oranges (Citrus Bigaradia variety). However, instead of being macerated in neutral alcohol and distilled once to produce the 'simple parfum' used to flavour other Grand Marnier liqueurs, for Quintessence what the house describes as a 'double parfum' is used. This is made by macerating orange skins in the 'simple parfum' distillate (rather than in neutral alcohol) and then redistilling to produce the double parfum. This double maceration and double distillation results in a finer more delicate distillate with richer orange favours.

Finally, the cognacs, double parfum of orange and sugar are blended together to create a harmonious flavour. The blend is then married by aging in small French oak casks for 12 months to further enhance its complexity of flavour.

The unique, individually numbered decanter alludes to the classic Grand Marnier bottle, itself inspired by the distinctive shape of copper pot stills. The glass 'shawl' has the effect of making the original 1880 Grand Marnier bottle shape appear contemporary while the extra glass adds a weighty luxurious feel to the decanter.