French Spirits

Made in alembics that are more than 100 years old, this anise aperitif has gained a reputation among absinthe lovers. Pontarlier Anis received a gold metal at the Concours Général Agricole (CGA) 2017 in Paris.

Double distillation takes place in traditional copper stills. Armorik is the result of a unique aging method, using a majority of old American oak bourbon casks (for 7 years) and finished (3 months) in some older sherry butts... Read More

Nose

Wine, caramel and cherry.

Taste

Wine, smoke, spices, cherry and malt.

Finish

Smoke and salami.

NOSE: Faint hint of vanilla along with some gentle, soft cream characteristics.

PALATE: Full and round with a medium bodied weight and rich, velvety texture. Some vanilla swaying between sweet and savory with a hint of white pepper... Read More

A classic blend of Benedictine herbal liqueur (made by Benedictine Monks since 1510) and Cognac. A wonderful digestif, with notes of bright citrus, vanilla, oak, and herbal complexity out the wazoo.

A wine-based aperitif, Byrrh has the specific characteristic of being flavoured with quinine. The basic grapes, mainly the Carignan and Grenache varieties from the hillsides of Roussillon, are transformed into mistelles (partly... Read More

Less sweet than other vermouth blanc, with notes of stone fruits, alpine flowers and a deep, resonant undercurrent of wormwood.

Floral notes of iris, white flowers and hawthorn in the nose. Gentle aging in French oak barrels with light tannin contents imbues the VS Elegance with a superb mellowness and remarkable finesse on the palate.

An infusion of the world’s finest raspberries, blackberries and the exotic flavors of black raspberries, black currant, Madagascar vanilla and XO cognac, Chambord’s unique taste creates a more extraordinary cocktail.... Read More

NOSE: Refined, citrus aromas

TASTE: Smooth, lightly sweet and enriched by the natural character of grapes

FINISH: Crisp and clean.

The taste begins quietly until the aromatics re-enter the nose. The middle begins with fresh bright juniper, turning more crisp and bold. The finish is what sets Citadelle apart from its peers: really bright, a touch sweet and... Read More

The aromas of this six year old, organic Vieille Reserve include fresh pear & a touch of iris. Some exotic fruits are notable on the middle palate with nutty flavors & light vanilla on the finish.

@ cost of 16.29/bot; we charge $26 but should change that to $23

Cointreau has aromas of orange and lemon. The entry is semi- sweet with palate and finish of orange juice, orange peel , lemon , and hint of sugar. Consumed as an apéritif and digestif.

Deal on 6/12/19: 1 bottle for $0.17 brings the @ cost down to $24. New price is therefore $34. Same deal shown on 4/13/21.

Created by steeping hand-picked rose petals from the Loire Valley in neutral alcohol (sugar beet), then adding natural sugars, this lovely aromatic liqueur bears superb, balanced taste that pairs as exquisitely alone with champagne... Read More