Merlet crème de Framboise Raspberry Liqueur 70cl 18% ABV, French fruit by Distillerie & Fils (Cognac region), Mecker Willamette raspberries Champagne, cocktails gifting

FLAVOUR and TASTING: Clear deep burgundy with violet hints, Jammy raspberry on the nose with blackberry and blueberry, Concentrated ripe raspberry on the palate; syrupy sweetness meets fruit acidity and tannin for a long, mouth-watering finish CRAFT and ORIGIN: French Creme de Framboise made by Distillerie Merlet & Fils in Saint-Sauvant, near Cognac, The Merlet family has distilled cognac since 1850; in 1983 Gilles Merlet launched the MERLET fruit liqueur range for mixologists FAMILY STORY SINCE 1850: Firmin Merlet set up a cognac distillery near Saint-Sauvant in 1850, In the 1970s, Gilles Merlet diversified the family farm and, in 1983, released the first MERLET fruit creme—today made for bartenders and aperitif lovers AWARDS: IWSC Gold Medal 2015 with judges praising a fresh, clean raspberry nose and balanced sweetness; also IWSC Silver 2019 SERVE: Try 25ml topped with chilled Champagne or sparkling wine for a bright berry twist, or mix a Raspberry Collins (50ml gin, 20ml lemon, 15ml sugar, 10ml liqueur; top with soda), Pour over vanilla ice cream or berry desserts