Some New Liqueur Type Shit

Question 1

What is our Armagnac?

Answer 1

Chateau de Briat Armagnac ‘Hors d’Age’
Grapes: Bacco, Follle Blanche, Colombard
88 Proof

Question 2

When was Chateau de Briat built?

Answer 2

1540

About two centuries after Armagnac production first began

Question 3

How long is our Armagnac aged in oak?

Answer 3

12 years

Question 4

What are the tasting notes of the Chateau de Briat Armagnac ‘Hors d’Age’

Answer 4

Supple
Elegant
Licorice
Chocolate
Toffee
Oak

Question 5

What do we know about Brennivan?

Answer 5

Names means burned wine
Made from Barley, Wheat, Rye, and Caraway
The steeping of herbs in alcohol to create aquavit is a long-held folk tradition in Nordic countries
Served cold
75 Proof

Question 6

Is Limoncello made from lemon juice?

Answer 6

Fuck no that shit’s made from lemon rind

Question 7

Who makes our Limoncino and where is it from?

Answer 7

Gruppo Caffo

Calabria

Question 8

Who makes our black cherry liqueur (liquor di ciliegie) and where are they located?

Answer 8

Rapa Giovanni

Piedmont

Question 9

What are Allegra’s tasting notes for the Rapa Giovanni Liquore di Ciliegie?

Answer 9

The history is long, the flavor is rich, and the acidity vibrant and balanced

Question 10

Name the three new vintage amaros

Answer 10

Don Bairo Elisir Amaro of Aprilla (Lazio) 1970
Cynar of Rome 1970
F. Ili Dolfi’s Fernet-Milano of Ponsacco-Pisa (Tuscany) 1970

Question 11

What are the notes for Don Bairo Elisir Amaro of Aprilla 1970

Answer 11

15th Century
Wine based fortified with brandy
Dark, Chinese Rhubarb, caramelized ginger, cocoa, raisins, almonds
Light, mild bitterness, sweet, natural acidity