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Merlet Lune d'Abricot Liqueur

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alc./vol:
25%

Proof:
50°

Vintage:
Non-vintage

Aged:
No age statement

Category: Apricot (brandy) liqueurs

Product of: Product of France France

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First bottled in May 2012, Lune d'Abricot (apricot moon) is an apricot brandy made with a maceration of fresh French apricots in neutral alcohol blended with a touch of young cognac from the producer's own cellars.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 19/01/2015

Appearance

Clear, clear golden amber.

Aroma

Dried apricot and apricot jam with ripe pear, pear skin and green apple skin.

Taste

Jammy and dried apricot (rather than fresh apricot) with ripe peach, fresh green apple and green grape notes. Spirit notes give body.

Aftertaste

Almond emerges in the jammy apricot finish.

Further product information

Barcode UPC: 3 443210 162019
Bottle Size: 700 ml
Closure: Natural cork stopper

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