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| Spirit | Poire William Liqueur |
| Style | Pear Flavoured Liqueur |
| Where's it from? | Angers, France |
| Volume | 70cl |
| ABV | 25% |
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Mainly a Cocktail Ingredient
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Giffard's Poire William captures the essence of ripe pear with an eau de vie aroma centered on the pear's skin, complemented by juicy, fruity notes that create a harmonious balance. On the palate, it reveals a powerful profile where the sweetness of the pear’s pulp blends seamlessly with the subtle bitterness of its peel.
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About the Producer
It all started during the very hot summer of 1885...
Emile Giffard was a pharmacist in Angers, in the Loire Valley, but a pharmacist like no other. A curious inventor and gourmet, he carried out research on the digestive system and the refreshing properties of mint. From this research he developed a pure, transparent, refined, white mint liqueur which he trialled with customers of the neighboring Grand Hôtel to relieve them from the heat. Emile then transformed his pharmacy into a distillery and named his liqueur Menthe-Pastille, in reference to the mints that were very popular at that time.
Five generations later, the Giffard company, still family-run, produces Menthe-Pastille, Crèmes de fruits, Liqueurs, Guignolets and Syrups, respecting the quality that has driven it from the start.