Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge (75cl, 40%)

A cognac-based orange liqueur created in 1880 by Louis-Alexandre Marnier Lapostolle, bottled at 40% ABV. It blends 51% cognac with 49% distilled essence of wild tropical bitter orange, Citrus bigaradia, from the Caribbean. The Lapostolle family had distilled fruit liqueurs since 1827. Brand notes describe a bright amber-topaz pour, vanilla from the cognac over candied orange zest on the nose, a full palate with bitter orange in front balanced by cognac-driven hazelnut and toffee, and a long, harmonious finish.