French Spirits

Melon de Cavaillon is the Platonic ideal of what cantaloupe wishes it were: headily perfumed, richly sweet, with mild acidity, it warrants its own festival in its home region of Provence, France. Here, it lends its beautiful aroma... Read More

Perfectly balanced between bitter, sweet, and tart, this French quinquina gives even the very best Italian amaro a run for its money. The notes of spiced orange make for a wonderful digestif on the rocks or even neat, but it's... Read More

Finished in Cognac barrels, this French single malt is loaded with sweet, tropical fruit and banana bread. Totally different from any Scotch (or Irish or Japanese or American) single malt on the market.

Byrrh is a wonderful alternative to red or sweet vermouth -- though it's not very sweet -- whether as an apertif or in a cocktail. Bittered with quinine rather than wormwood, it's brighter and fresher than most vermouth,... Read More

This black raspberry liqueur is crafted in the province of Chambord, inspired by French royalty’s chosen tipple when they visited the Loire Valley.

The base is made from fresh raspberries soaked in neutral spirit for a number... Read More

The classic orange liqueur. A must have for any cocktail bar.

With distillations dating back to 1834, Combier's claim as the first distiller of triple sec is at least plausible. Its base of French sugar beets and distilled West Indian orange peel place it near Cointreau, with the subtle... Read More

For your Alexanders, your Sidecars, your cocktail needs: tremendous value in brandy! Aromas of dried fig, apple, and orange carry notes of vanilla and caramel, followed by a broad palate with spiced caramel and a kiss of salt.... Read More

Dolin Dry is distinguished by its light, fresh and clean profile, which comes from a delicate wine base and more than thirty Alpine herbs. From its start in 1821, Dolin Vermouth de Chambéry has been the benchmark for fine... Read More

Dolin Rouge imparts lovely spicy notes amid its light and fresh profile, with a clean finish to complement and not overwhelm a drink’s other components. More than fifty herbs flavor Dolin Rouge; its profile is firm and balanced,... Read More

The Giard family is one of the most respected in all of the Pays d'Auge, tracing their family roots back twelve generations. Their estate, Domain du Montreuil, is currently managed by Patrice, son of the legendary Roger Giard... Read More

Now in its fourth generation, the independently-run Gilles Brisson estate clocks in at an impressive 65 hectares in the heart of Grande Champagne. Their remarkable acreage allows them to distill exclusively estate-grown fruit... Read More

When you've got a high-quality product on your hands, cassis is for more than just Kir Royales! ...Although it does make an excellent one. A prized variety of black currant called Noir de Bourgogne is harvested, crushed, and... Read More

As charming and delicious as it was at its release in 1872, Lillet is a household name for a reason. Its floral, peach, and honeyed orange qualities are enveloped in a long, sweet finish. Keep on-hand for a classic Vesper, or... Read More

The first known VSOP Cognac aged in Bourbon cask! Martell's trademark fresh yellow plum and candied citrus peels pick up a rich vanilla and caramel aspect, with coconut, orchard fruits, and ginger rounding out the palate.... Read More

A truly singular estate in Grande Champagne, Méry-Melrose is dedicated to organic practices and the eschewing of chemicals in their vineyards. By distilling the wines on their lees and employing their family's Charentais... Read More

Originally produced in Marseille, France, the licorice-based Ricard can trace its roots to 1932. Distilled from shaved licorice bark and a special blend of seven native Provençal herbs. Green anise and fennel add complexity... Read More

An incredibly versatile and aromatically pure liqueur, St Germain is a bar staple due to its ability to round out and add lift to a number of various cocktails. Elderflowers are hand-picked during the fleeting 3-4 week season... Read More

Suze falls into the same category of gentian-infused liqueurs as Salers and Bonal, but lies on the gentler end of the spectrum, lending it great versatility. It's made from the bitter roots of wild gentian, harvested from... Read More