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St-Rémy French Honey Liqueur

St-remy French liqueurs
The “oh, so French!” brandy

Remy Martin was founded in 1724 by the man Remy Martin. Cognac was first produced over a century later in 1830. Created in 1886, St-Rémy is the world’s number-one French brandy.

St-Rémy French Honey Liqueur

st-remy-french-honey-liqueurHoney is one of the oldest substances to be used as the bases of an alcoholic drink. Today’s more sophisticated liqueurs are created from this centuries-old tradition. St-Remy French Honey is a blend of French brandy with pure and natural French made in Southern France, Provence since 1920.

Appearance: the liqueur is clear and bright with the amber and gold hues of aged brandy.

Nose: reveals the characteristic aromas of Provence honey, combined with subtle floral and woody notes from the blend with St-Rémy brandy. The smoothness of the dried fruit aromas gives it a wonderful roundness with a strong and pleasant smell.

Palate: On the palate the blend of honey and eau-de-vie provides St-Remy with French Honey with its excellent taste balance. The harmony created by combining dried fruit and woody notes delivers a unique sweetness and makes this liqueur easy to taste. It is free of any syrupy effect and its perfectly balanced sugar content allows it to achieve wonderful length in the mouth.

This liqueur is enjoyable neat and served in a brandy snifter. It is a premium product suitable for chic & hip martinis.

Cheers!

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