Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge (37.5cl, 40%)

Grand Marnier is a French cognac-based orange liqueur bottled at 40% ABV in a 375ml bottle. It is a blend of 51% cognac, sourced from Ugni Blanc grapes grown across five Cognac crus and double-distilled in copper pot stills, and 49% bitter orange distillate. The liqueur uses Citrus Bigaradia oranges from Haiti, handpicked while still green and sun-dried in the Caribbean before distillation. The recipe was created by Louis-Alexandre Marnier Lapostolle in 1880. On the nose, fragrant orange peel leads, followed by toasty oak and subtle vanilla, with warm brandy-like depth beneath the citrus. The palate is citrus-driven, with candied orange, mid-palate warmth from aged cognac, caramel, baking spice and a smooth, velvety texture. The finish is medium-long, with lingering citrus and refined cognac warmth, ending pleasantly dry.