Grand Marnier Cuvee Du Centenaire (75cl, 40%)

Grand Marnier Cuvee Du Centenaire is a cognac-based orange liqueur bottled at 40% ABV in a 750 ml bottle. Created in 1927 by Louis-Alexandre Marnier-Lapostolle for the Maison's centenary, it was originally given only as a gift to family, friends and clients. The blend is 82% XO cognac, aged 10 to 25 years and drawn mostly from Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne, with 18% essence of wild bitter orange. The cognacs are refined in Troncais oak at Chateau Grand Marnier in Bourg-Charente. The house describes a medium amber pour with copper tints. The nose has candied orange softened by spice, while the palate is rich and fine, with candied orange carried by old-cognac character, mild tobacco and balsamic undertones through a long finish. It is served neat in a sipping glass, with ice on the side, as an after-dinner pour.