alc./vol:
40%
Proof:
80°
Vintage:
Non-vintage
Aged:
Unaged
Product of:
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.
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. |
Barcode UPC: 3 336770 000535
Bottle Size: 700 ml
Closure: Natural cork stopper