Importers Note:
Èmile Giffard was a pharmacist before he was a distiller, but in 1885—inspired by the scorching heat of summer—he sought to create something that would cool and refresh his clientele. Lucky for them (and for us), Èmile was also a gourmand and began researching the digestive properties of mint as he embarked on his endeavor. Using steam distillation of Mitcham peppermint, Èmile created a liqueur that was as delicious as it was refreshing. Giffard Menthe Pastille, named after the French candies at the time (the name translates to “mint drop”), found instant popularity with the locals. Èmile promptly turned his pharmacy into a distillery and established the tradition and quality for which Giffard is known worldwide. This was only the beginning.
Four generations and over a century later, the Giffard family continues Émile’s tradition, using the finest ingredients and time-tested methods to create their liqueurs. Today, the care taken to create and produce each one remains the same.
The Creme de Pamplemousse Rose is made by extracting the essential oils found in grapefruit peels through steam distillation. This keeps the liqueur true to the fruit with a bright aromatic quality and the balanced bitterness and tartness of fresh pink grapefruit. This liqueur smells of fresh-cut grapefruit with a hint of sweetness. On the palate, juicy citrus notes play with the grapefruit’s natural acidity.
Silver Medal – San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2014.
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