Description
Piment d’Espelette is a rare, hand-harvested red chile pepper grown only in the Basque region of France. Nestled in the south of France, Piment d’Espelette cultivation has flourished in a protected natural environment since the 17th century. Our chile liqueur is made from the maceration of whole, fresh Espelette peppers with a hint of aged rhum agricole from Martinique. This results in a strong aromatic intensity with warm and spicy notes. Piment d’Espelette is the only French spice with APO / DPO recognition, limited to ten villages located in southeast France.
About This Brand
History
It all began in 1885. Emile Giffard was a pharmacist with an inventive, curious nature and the palate of a gourmand. In the scorching summer, in the small Loire Valley town of Angers, France, he was studying the digestive and cooling properties of mint. Giffard’s research resulted in the invention of a clear mint liqueur, steam-distilled from the Mitcham variety of peppermint. As delicious as it was refreshing, the liqueur was immediately received with enthusiasm from the townspeople of Angers. Emile called his elixir Menthe Pastille after the mint candies that were famout at the time.
Giffard parlayed the success of Menthe Pastille into a company and began creating liqueurs and syrups from the rich bounty of local fruits and botanicals as well as the exotic spices and herbs that were brought in by ship on the Loire River from ports around the world. Five generations later, Giffard is still owned and operated by the same family who maintain tradition and quality for all of its products.
Newest Innovation: Non-Alcoholic Liqueur Range
Giffard is renowned for its commitment to quality and taste. Our newest innovation, the Giffard Non-Alcoholic Liqueur range, delivers the same robust, authentic flavors as their alcoholic counterparts, ensuring that our customers never have to compromise on taste when choosing anon-alcoholic option. Whether you're crafting cocktails, mocktails, or simply enhancing your favorite beverages, Giffard Non-Alcoholic Liqueurs provide endless opportunities to get creative behind the bar for professionals and the at-home mixologist alike. Giffard Non-Alcoholic Liqueurs are ideal for everyone, whether you’re the designated driver or simply a mindful drinker looking for the highest quality non-alcoholic beverage offerings.
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