Bigallet China China Liqueur

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alc./vol:
40%

Proof:
80°

Vintage:
Non-vintage

Aged:
Unaged

Product of: Product of France France

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Produced by Bigallet since 1875, China China is made from a blend of sweet and bitter orange peels macerated in beet neutral alcohol and re-distilled in alembic stills, along with plants, seeds and spices including gentian. It derives its colour from the addition of caramel.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 05/01/2014

Appearance

Clear, deep brown (almost opaque) with ruby red glints.

Aroma

Bitter orange peel and marmalade with plump raisons, blackened fruit cake and liquorice.

Taste

Bitter orange peel and liquorice with assertive cardamom, black pepper and cinnamon spice. Very complex.

Aftertaste

Very long. Zesty orange and strong cardamom spice.

Further product information

Barcode UPC: 3 336770 000535
Bottle Size: 700 ml
Closure: Natural cork stopper

More about Bigallet China China

Produced by Bigallet SAS

Produced by Bigallet SAS

Located in Isère in the French Alps, the Bigallet distillery produces liqueurs and regional specialities such as Génépi Le Grand Tetras, Thyme liqueur and China China.

Owned by Giffard Family

Owned by Giffard Family

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

UK distribution by Mangrove UK

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