Merlet Trois Citrus Triple Sec Liqueur
$36.00
The nose is an explosion of sweet citrus and its blossoms and the elixir does not disappoint. While bitter orange is present here, it provides more of a structure for the delivery of some pretty serious orange. The inclusion of lemon brightens, balances, and ultimately lifts the density of the orange rounding out a lovely expression of citrus in a liqueur.
UBC: 93 pts.
About
The family’s 40 hectares of vineyards are divided between Saint Sauvant and Chérac. Le Droguet, in Chérac, was bought by the Merlets in 1936. It once belonged to Baron Otard (of the cognac of the same name). At the heart of Borderies, vineyards, blackcurrant fields and woods surround the family house.
The village of Saint Sauvant is Merlet’s haven. The distillery was built at L’aumônerie de Chevessac in 1850. The old family property now houses Merlet’s offices, a short walk from the 12th century Romanesque church that proudly towers over the village.
Merlet Trois Citrus Triple Sec Liqueur is Merlet’s reinterpretation of the traditional triple sec orange liqueur. The Merlet family worked with one of the greatest bartenders of the world, Tony Conigliaro, to create a perfect cocktail product. Trois Citrus is made with three varieties of citrus: bitter orange, blood orange and lemon. The peels of the citruses are separately macerated in pure alcohol. Most of them are then distilled. The distillates are blended with the non-distilled macerations. A minimal quantity of sugar is added to obtain the final product. The different citruses offer a unique complexity, while low sugar levels allow use in dry cocktails. The high proof of the product makes it possible for bartenders to use it as the base spirit. Thanks to the bitter touch of the non-distilled macerations, the palate appears dryer and the finish is longer.
Merlet Trois Citrus is a perfect ingredient for classic cocktails such as the Margarita, the Sidecar or the Cosmopolitan.
Tasting Notes
NOSE: Bright orange zest and pepper.
PALATE: Rich body with soft, fruity notes.
FINISH: Fully dimensional orange and custard.
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