Ferrand Late Harvest Yuzu Curaçao (40%)

Ferrand Late Harvest Yuzu Curaçao is a French liqueur from Maison Ferrand, made on a base of Ferrand Cognac and brandy. It was developed with cocktail historian David Wondrich as a take on the 19th-century dry curaçao style. Whole yuzu are macerated in grape spirit for about a week, then distilled in copper stills. The distillate is blended with a little yuzu infusion, vanilla, brandy and Cognac. The yuzu are picked late, after peak ripeness, which adds a pastry-like richness. It is bottled at 40% ABV. The nose offers yuzu, mandarin and lemon peel with vanilla, marzipan and light floral notes. The palate is layered with candied citrus, orange zest, almond and tropical fruit, and the finish is long with citrus oils, herbal notes and soft vanilla pastry.