Some herbs, such as thyme, rosemary, savory & sage are actually harvested in Forcalquier. The exact place & date of the harvest varies each year. However, some always come from the same area, such as verbena citronella from Forcalquier. Other items, including the spices, of course, arrive from more distant lands; China may supply the star anise, or the licorice may come from Syria. They extract the aromatic principles from the harvested & dried herbs. We let them macerate in alcohol. The temperature, time & alcohol content yield the desired taste. The infusion is ended & extraction takes place. In our press, we separate the infused liquid from the herb part to obtain the last juice to be added to the infusion. After the herbs are pressed, they still contain many aromas & essences. By distilling them in our old still, we extract them. Some infusions are also distilled to give them greater finesse. Mixing the infusions & distillates produces the flavoured spirit. This flavoured spirit, a product of each of the herbs & spices, is what they need to assemble the product. & this is the most delicate part of the process. The volume of the infusions varies according to temperature, so the infusions are weighed as opposed to measured. Their aromatic characteristics can vary also according to harvest. The dosage of anethole & sugar are also crucial. To keep the product's qualities constant, it is essential for a taster to analyze & taste the product at every stage of production. Final assembly, which must be perfectly executed, creates this symphony of aromas & flavours. Next there are the final inspections followed by the final tasting. A taster directs this final phase. The last procedure is bottling. ...

The term Rin Quin Quin was originally a generic word. In the Provencal language it means invigorating drink (from the verb requinquilhar: to cheer up). People used to give names to their favourite aperitifs or digestifs. Today, it is becoming synonymous with 'peach wine'. This aperitif has a base made from white wine, alcohol, infusions of peaches, peach tree leaves & sugar. Peach trees: originally found in Persia, peach trees came to Provence during the Roman era. Long ago, in Provence, peach trees were often seen as having therapeutic properties, something that has been totally forgotten today. The leaves, blossoms, stones & gum from peach trees were used as medicine. The fruit is harvested when ripe. They select several varieties of peaches, including the following three :
- Cardinal peaches, with their orange-red skin & pale yellow, juicy meat.
- Coronet peaches are white, juicy & flavourful.
- Junegold peaches have orange-yellow skin & light yellow & tasty meat. The leaves are harvested from the peach trees sometime in September. The peaches & leaves are macerated separately in alcohol & wine in order to extract the parts that are soluble. At the end of the required maceration period (six months to one year), the infusions that are obtained are separated into two parts. The liquid part is added to the white wine. The solid part is distilled & then added. Rin Quin Quin aperitif should be enjoyed straight up, chilled, & with ice cubes if you prefer. Rin Quin Quin goes well with foie gras. It may also be used to flavour fruit salads (1 tablespoon; berries are suggested).


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Fling is a Premium, Award Winning Toffee Vodka, made with the finest UK grain carefully blended with delicious toffee, dates & rum, giving it a sweet smooth & silky taste. Fling is fabulous neat or over ice, & can be used as a creative addition to cocktails such as a Fling Expresso martini, Toffee Vodka Mojito or Fling Sour. Fling has been awarded a Silver Medal Winner in the coveted 2019 Global Premium Spirits Masters. ...

Ditchling Gin is a London Dry style Sussex Gin. Made with the best UK-sourced grain spirit, carefully infused withjuniper, coriander, angelica, orange, lemon, bitter almond, cassia bark & Sussex spring water. ...

Diva Vodka is a wheat-based vodka that is triple distilled & ice-filtered through Nordic birch charcoal. The bottle contains a tube filled with crystals that can be used as a garnish. The 48 crystals in each bottle include cubic zircona, smoky topaz, pink tourmaline, amethyst, citrine & peridot & the crystals in each bottle are h&-filled with each bottle having a unique combination of crystals. ...

Brewed in New Orleans by the independent Dixie Brewery. This characterful, full-bodied lager is brewed in Cypress wood vats & is a reminder of the originality of the city with its great traditions of Jazz, Mardi Gras etc. Following the devastation caused by hurricane Katrina & severe damage to the old 1910 Dixie brewery on Tullane Ave this beer is faithfully craft brewed in the EU. ...

Brewed in New Orleans by the independent Dixie Brewery. This characterful, full-bodied lager is brewed in Cypress wood vats & is a reminder of the originality of the city with its great traditions of Jazz, Mardi Gras etc. Following the devastation caused by hurricane Katrina & severe damage to the old 1910 Dixie brewery on Tullane Ave this beer is faithfully craft brewed in the EU. ...

Brewed in New Orleans by the independent Dixie Brewery. This characterful, full-bodied lager is brewed in Cypress wood vats & is a reminder of the originality of the city with its great traditions of Jazz, Mardi Gras etc. Following the devastation caused by hurricane Katrina & severe damage to the old 1910 Dixie brewery on Tullane Ave this beer is faithfully craft brewed in the EU. ...

Medium gold in colour with a complex array of aromas including fresh notes of lime, pear, ripe apple, quince, herbs, chamomile & a hint of spiciness. The taught acid structure balances the ripe fruit concentration & salty, mineral character, which lingers on the elegant finish. This is a young & dynamic wine, which can be enjoyed immediately or aged for several years. ...

This, according to winemaker Attila Domokos is one of the most lean & mineral Furmints in the history of Dobog dry whites. It captures Md, Tokaj & the philosophy of Dobog excellently all in one. It is pale golden in colour & sparkles in the glass. The minerality of Tokaj appears undeniably on the nose, embroidered with fresh citrus & hints of orange peel. Rich & characterful on the palate. ...