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Merlet

Merlet
Crème De Pamplemousse Liqueur

Category: Fruit Liqueur

Date Tasted:
Country: France
Alcohol: 18%
94 Points
Gold Medal
Exceptional
$28

Merlet
Crème De Pamplemousse Liqueur

Category: Fruit Liqueur

Date Tasted:
Country: France
Alcohol: 18%
Dark amber color. Interesting aromas and flavors of singed grapefruit and papaya, ham and sun-dried tomato panini, waxy honeycomb, and teriyaki buttered rice with a round, vibrant, moderately sweet medium body and a smooth, layered, long finish that exhibits accents of caramelized citrus and stone fruits, homemade apple sauce, orange blossom honey, and pickled watermelon. A rich and vibrant citrus and stone fruit liqueur that will add complexity and elevating dimensions to cocktails.

Tasting Info

Spirits Glass Style: Complex, Fruity & Rich
Aroma Aroma: singed grapefruit and papaya, ham and sun-dried tomato panini, waxy honeycomb, and teriyaki buttered rice
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with accents of caramelized citrus and stone fruits, homemade apple sauce, orange blossom honey, and pickled watermelon
Smoothness Smoothness: Smooth
Enjoy Enjoy: in cocktails and on the rocks
Cocktail Cocktails: Breakfast Martini, Bramble
Bottom Line Bottom Line: A rich and vibrant citrus and stone fruit liqueur that will add complexity and elevating dimensions to cocktails.

The Producer

Distillerie Merlet & Fils

The Producer
40, Rue de Chevessac
St. Sauvant, 17610
France
33 -546 91 50 36

Their Portfolio

93 Coperies Les Ocres Whisky 46% (France) $65.00.
92 Frifrelet de Merlet Elderflower Liqueur 18% (France) $28.00.
94 Merlet Crème De Fraise Liqueur 18% (France) $28.00.
96 Merlet Crème De Poire Liqueur 18% (France) $28.00.
91 Merlet Sœurs Cerises Liqueur 24% (France) $31.00.
92 Merlet VSOP Cognac 40% (France) $51.00.
93 Merlet Crème De Pêche de Vigne Liqueur 18% (France) $28.00.
94 Merlet Crème De Pamplemousse Liqueur 18% (France) $28.00.
91 Merlet Brothers Blend VSOP Cognac 40% (France) $65.00.

Fruit Liqueur

Spirits Glass Copita Ruby.jpg
Serve in a Copita
Fruit liqueurs are produced by two main methods, either purely with fruit juices or sometimes with fruit that has been steeped in alcohol. Numerous fruits are used in the production of fruit liqueurs, such as cherry, strawberry, raspberry, cassis and blackberry. Alcoholic content ranges from 15% to 30%.

These types of fruit liqueurs are produced throughout Europe, from France and Italy to Germany and Denmark. There are also some produced from the Caribbean, namely coconut liqueur.

While many of these fruit liqueurs are medium-sweet or even sweeter, there are some that are quite dry with a light bitterness. Most are meant for consumption on their own, sometimes before a meal, sometimes after.

This is an extremely popular category the world round, as many fruit liqueurs serve as the base of numerous cocktails.

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