This liqueur is made from 2 types of plum, on of which is the very special fruit known as the Dittisham Plum. It is a species plum & is grown in the sheltered Dart valley village, which gives it its name. On one point the many legends surrounding the arrival of these plums agree. They arrived by sea. The ship's captain dumped his cargo as he had been unable to sell it & the thrifty villagers took the plums in & gave them a good home. The orchards became famous in their day & people made special expeditions from as far away as Plymouth & Exeter (a long way by horse & cart!), to get their annual supply. The season is very short, rarely lasting more than 10 days. Free from preservatives & colourings. Use within 6 weeks of opening for freshest flavour.