Bright lemon-lime citrus, vanilla and a solid orange base make for an enticing nose. Sweet entry leads to a slight citrus tang, softening the typical intesnity of the orange flavor. The body is viscous, heavy and round, with a coating effect on the palate. The flavors are long lasting, with the yuzu leaving a somewhat dry finish. We like this one a lot, as it is perfect for creative new cocktail experimentation.
About this bottle
Like the Ferrand Dry Curaçao released in 2012, Maison Ferrand owner Alexandre Gabriel made this Yuzu Late Harvest Dry Curaçao in consultation with drinks historian David Wondrich. The yuzu fruit which was sourced from L'Agrumiste, a biodiverse orchard in the Mediterranean, was allowed to be harvested past its peak maturity in February rather than the fall. The whole yuzu fruit is macerated in grape spirit for a week and then distilled. Then the yuzu distillate is married with a touch of yuzu infusion, bourbon vanilla, brandy, and Ferrand Cognac. Availability for the US begins July 2023 nationwide. (SRP $35.99)
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Reviews
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I love the floral citrus notes from the yuzu. Is strong on the nose and can be either mellowed or enhanced depending on the pairings
Yuzu is so good for summer. Excited to try this in some cocktails
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