François Peyrot Liqueur au Cognac Châtaigne (70cl)

This is a chestnut liqueur made with Cognac, from François Peyrot of France. It is sold in a 70cl bottle with a presentation box. About a third of the blend is Cognac de Grande Champagne. Another third is natural chestnut flavour, with demineralised water and a small amount of caramel making up the rest. No colouring is added, and the liqueur is a light brown. The nose is elegant and inviting, with marrons glacés that recall autumn sweetness and an old pâtisserie with high ceilings. On the palate it is balanced and soft, never cloying.