Description

Appearance: Golden amber, with rich copper shades.
Aroma: Warm, earthy vanilla with hints of nutmeg and cream.
Tasting Notes: Toasted spices, bourbon and pure, creamy vanilla without cloying sweetness.

Golden colour with fine amber/copper shades.

Sweet and unctuous nose, typical of the pod.

A very pure taste of vanilla seeds enhanced by the perfume of pod and a slightly spicy note.

Emile Giffard was a pharmacist before he was a distiller. It started in 1885, when the scorching heat of the summers in France inspired him to create something that would cool and refresh his clientele. Lucky for them (and for us), Emile was also a gourmand, and began researching the digestive properties of mint as he embarked on his endeavor. Using steam distillation of Mitcham peppermint, Emile created a liqueur that was as delicious as it was refreshing. Giffard Menthe Pastille, named after the French candies at the time (the name translates to mint drop), found instant popularity with the locals. Emile promptly turned his pharmacy into a distillery and established the tradition and quality for which Giffard is known worldwide. This was only the beginning.

Four generations and over a century later, the Giffard family continues Emiles tradition, using the finest ingredients and time-tested methods to create their liqueurs. Today, the care taken to create and produce each one remains the same.