G.E. Massenez Ox & Roses Peach, Rose & Cognac Liqueur (75cl, 25%)

G.E. Massenez Ox & Roses is a liqueur from Distillerie Massenez in Dieffenbach-au-Val, Alsace, France, produced as part of the Private Collection honouring the Chinese Zodiac. It combines infusions of peach and rose blossom with young Cognac and has a gold colour from the natural colour of the peach and Cognac infusions. It is bottled at about 25% ABV in a 750ml bottle. The producer describes a nose where the floral scent of rose and the fruity scent of peach fade into a more full-bodied finish, and a palate where the blend of rose blossom and peach fruit gives way to the power of Cognac on the finish. It can be served well chilled on its own as an aperitif or digestif, over ice, or topped with sparkling wine or Champagne for a floral spritz.