Giffard Piment d'Espelette Chile Liqueur

Giffard Piment d'Espelette is a premium chile liqueur from Giffard, the family liqueur house in Avrillé near Angers in the Loire Valley. It is made by macerating fresh, whole Espelette peppers, the Basque pepper rated around 4 on the Scoville scale, and is rounded out with a touch of rhum agricole from Martinique. Bright straw yellow with coppery gold glints, it is bottled at 40% ABV in a 700ml bottle and delivers strong aromatic intensity with warm, spicy notes. Giffard notes it is vegan, gluten free and lactose free, with no preservatives, and suggests it for signature drinks or twists on the classics.

Nose: Fresh chili pepper, cut grass and gentle heat.

Palate: Dry chili, smooth and warm, with spice that builds.

Finish: Cocoa, caramelised and slightly musky.

Serve: In spicy Margaritas, highballs or twists on classic cocktails.